Birmingham Goes Wireless: Hotspots Now Include Shain Park, City Hall

Love hanging out in downtown Birmingham but ever wish you could be online while you're there?

Now, you'll be able to get online at various public buildings and parks throughout Birmingham thanks to several free Wi-Fi hotspots, courtesy of the city.

Wi-Fi hotspots include the meeting rooms at and the , located on Eton Road. Other hotspots are located in and the lobby and portions of the stands at the .

"We are able to offer a service, at a very minimal cost to the city, which will allow residents and visitors to get some work done while enjoying a nice day in Shain Park or to send a quick email before watching their kids figure skating practice or hockey game," city manager Bob Bruner said.

To log on, users should select the "bhampublic" Wi-Fi network on their tablet, laptop or mobile device. Users will also be asked to accept a user agreement before logging in.