SkyPilot Networks and Galaxy Internet have partnered to deliver the downtown Boston Wi-Fi HotZone. Mayor Thomas Menino announced the city’s wireless initiative and lit the SkyPilot/Galaxy downtown HotZone consisting of the Quincy Market, City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall area, making it possible for business people, tourists, and residents who visit the areas to access the Internet anytime.

“We said we would move quickly and we have,” Mayor Menino said. “The Boston Wireless Initiative is up and running.”

The Quincy Market HotZone will provide service throughout the marketplace area and will also cover the area around City Hall Plaza. Two companies, Galaxy Internet Services and SkyPilot, donated the service and equipment. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103 (IBEW) donated time and labor for the radio installation.

“The downtown locations will help boost economic growth by making the city an even more attractive place to work and visit,” Mayor Menino said. “With our partner, Galaxy Internet Services, we are excited about providing complete wireless services to the City of Boston in the HotZone consisting of City Hall Plaza, Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall,” said Bob Machlin, SkyPilot president and CEO. “This key wireless initiative is the first among many important steps that the city is taking to help grow the economy and provide a valuable service to the community.”

The Wi-Fi network coverage will include Boston’s downtown area. The network will deliver free Wi-Fi world-class Internet service to Boston residents, businesses and visitors. The downtown wireless system will use SkyPilot’s SkyGateways and SkyExtender DualBands, delivering the latest in advanced carrier-grade mesh networking.

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