Recharge and Surf the Web for Free in Union Square
Manhattan's Digital District is being outfitted with new high-tech
amenities to complement the surge of techies living and working in Union
Square. First up is our snazzy new cell phone chargers which appeared a
few weeks ago in the public plaza at 17th Street and Broadway and in
the west side seating area of Union Square Park. The new chargers run on
solar power and can hold a charge for several days, so there's no
problem plugging in at night or on cloudy days. You’ll need the extra
power because now more people than ever can connect to our complimentary
Wi-Fi service that we’ve just relaunched after USP completed a
substantial upgrade. After successfully outgrowing our original system,
USP has spent the last several months installing a system with increased
bandwidth, capable of handling 3,000 simultaneous users (up from 250)
and expanding coverage along the pedestrian plazas. We'd like to thank
our partners at AT&T, Pensa, and Goal Zero for the solar cell
chargers. Special thanks to our neighborhood partners at the Beth
Israel Medical Center who provide support for our Wi-Fi service.
