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Free Wifi Singapore (wireless@SG)

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Do you know most of public area in Singapore especially in the city area has Wi-Fi hotspot? Yes, this is due to Singapore government project called Wireless@SG programmed which developed by IDA (Infocomm Development Authority). This wireless broadband access service was launched since 2006 by providing speeds of up to 512 kbit/s for free, and then the speed was doubled to 1 Mbps since 1 Sep 2009 and the free service will continue until 31 March 2013.

Wireless@SG operators
There are 3 operators listed from IDA to running this wireless@sg:

1. iCELL Network Pte Ltd (http://www.icellwireless.net/)
2. M1 (http://www.m1net.com.sg)
3. Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (http://home.singtel.com/wirelessSG/)

Coverage Area


West/South Region (by QMax)
Bukit Timah
Chinatown
HarbourFront
Jurong BirdPark
Jurong West
Jurong East
Singapore River
Tiong Bahru
Upper Bukit Timah
West Coast Park
Orchard Road

North Region (by SingTel)
Ang Mo Kio Central
Bishan
Checkpoint
Hougang Central
Kovan
Mandai Zoo
Novena
Orchard
Sembawang
Sengkang
Serangoon Central
Thomson
Toa Payoh
Woodlands
Yishun Central

East Region (by iCell)
Changi Village
Joo Chiat
Marine Parade
Pasir Ris Park
Siglap
Simei


for complete coverage area, please check directly at this: Coverage Areas

Who can use?
All residents and visitors to Singapore can sign up for a free account.

How to sign up for new account?

Users with access to the Internet can log onto any of the three operators' websites and complete an online registration form.
click here: iCell, M1, SingTel

Alternatively, user can click on the 'New User Sign Up' link found on the Wireless@SG log-in page when they select the Wireless@SG network at the coverage areas. The account will be activated immediately and a password sent to them via SMS.


Enjoy the free Wi-FI :)

       

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Singapore Taxi Fare Revised 2011

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Although this has been quite late to publish but I'm still posted up this information as this might help me or others to find the revised taxi fare in Singapore recently. Starting 6th of December 2011, comfort taxi (largest taxi operator) announced revisions its taxi fare structure. This changes also has been followed by other operator such SMRT by 20th of December 2011 and others such TransCab, etc by 3rd of January 2012

Following table showing the revised fare structure:

Basic fareNormalLimousineChrysler
Flag-Down (inclusive of 1st km or less)$3.00-$3.40$3.90$5.00
Every 400m thereafter or less up to 10km$0.22$0.22$0.33
Every 350 metres thereafter or less after 10 km$0.22$0.22$0.33
Every 45 secs of waiting or less$0.22$0.22$0.33

Peak Hour Surcharge
Mon - Fri (6:00am to 9:30am)25% of metered fare
Mon - Sun & Public Holidays (6:00pm to midnight)25% of metered fare

Applicable at the time of boarding. Not applicable on Sundays and Public Holidays. 

Midnight Surcharge
Midnight to 5:59am50% of metered fare

Central Business District (CBD) Surcharge
Mon - Sun & Public Holidays (5:00pm to midnight)$3.00

Applicable for trips starting from CBD area. Not applicable on Sundays and Public Holidays.
The CBD surcharge is payable on top of the Peak Hour Surcharge.

Location Surcharges
Changi Airport & Changi Air Freight Centre
- Fri to Sun (5:00pm to midnight)
- At all other times
$5.00
$3.00
Seletar Airport$3.00
Marina Bay Sands
- Sun & Public Holidays (6:00am to 4:59pm)
$3.00
Resorts World Sentosa$3.00
Singapore Expo Centre$2.00

Booking FeesNormalLimousineChrysler
Mon - Fri (6:00am to 9:30am)$3.30$10.00$10.00
Mon - Sun & Public Holidays (6:00pm to midnight)$3.30$10.00$10.00
All other times including Sat, Sun and Public Holidays$2.30$10.00$10.00
Advanced Bookings (at least half an hour in advance)$8.00$18.00$20.00
To highlight different fare structure, here are some points you may take note when comparing current fare with previous fares:
1. Flag down (basic fare) increase $0.2
2. Every km charges increase about $0.00003  - $0.00005 (no much actually)
3. The fares could be lower during "old" peak hours, lower from 35% to 25%.
4. The fares increase 25% since they extended the peak hours include public holiday.
5. They lower the call booking fees for $0.2, but there is no different since they increase the basic fare for also $0.2

Here is table of comparison:

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