City-wide Wi-Fi:

In the early 2000s, many cities around the world announced plans to construct city-wide Wi-Fi networks. There are many successful examples; in 2004, Mysore became India's first Wi-Fi-enabled city and second in the world after Jerusalem.

In May 2010, London, UK, Mayor Boris Johnson pledged to have London-wide Wi-Fi by 2012.Several boroughs including Westminster and Islington already have extensive outdoor Wi-Fi coverage.