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The second coming of public Wi-Fi: Comms Alliance forms industry group

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http://www.itwire.com – Communications Alliance has established a Public Wi-Fi Networks Group saying that WiFi is an increasingly important component in how Australians stay connected and that it has a role to play in the development of our Digital Economy. (IT news)

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