Cogeco’s new Ontario WiFi network boasts almost 400 hotspots

MONTREAL - Cogeco Connexion has flipped the switch on its new free wireless Internet network in the Halton region of Ontario.The company said Wednesday that it has been strategically building the public Wi-Fi network over the last few years by setting up hotspots indoors and outdoors in core areas of the cities Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Georgetown. With nearly 400 hotspots, the network was largely built by leveraging Cogeco Connexion’s business customers and covers locations such as retail shops, restaurants and professional services offices. Hotspots have also been installed in outdoor public places like Millcroft Park in Burlington, Oakville Town...