Braehead-based Boston Networks has installed free public wifi in Renfrew town centre as part of Renfrewshire Council's £1 million investment.

The new service has been rolled out on High Street from the town hall to Queen St, and on Hairst Street/Canal Street between the junctions with Inchinnan Road and Station Road.

The service went live in the area around Johnstone High Street and Town Hall earlier this year, and will be switched on in key outdoor areas in Paisley town centre next month.

Renfrewshire Council's deputy leader Jim Paterson said: "The council made this investment in free public wifi across our three biggest town centres to make them more attractive places to visit and drive footfall to local businesses.


"We live in an increasingly-connected world and access to fast, reliable internet is now an everyday necessity for many.

"This service is already proving popular in Johnstone and we are delighted Renfrew town centre can now benefit too, with Paisley to follow soon."

Iain Kerr, operations manager of Boston Networks, added: "We are delighted to have completed the latest phase of the project, which will see high speed wifi internet access rolled out throughout Renfrew town centre. 

"As a Renfrewshire business, we're thrilled to be working in close partnership with the council to design and deliver these fantastic new digital public services.

"This will not only provide free internet access for residents, but will deliver multiple benefits for local businesses; offering visitors to the town centre and public buildings fast and easy access to information on local services and events."

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