Top 10 Wi-Fi Hotspots for Rugby World Cup

Monday, September 26th, 2011 Karen Ambrose Hickey, Editor

What is the third biggest international sporting event after the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup?

Rugby World Cup 2011 is underway! 80 nations compete in qualifiers over 3 years for 20 spots in the final competition. With our partner Tomizone, we have the Top 10 Wi-Fi hotspots in a Google Map to keep you connected, if you are there for business or leisure.

Tomizone is providing city wide free Wi-Fi access in metro areas, on busses and some trains for the Rugby World Cup. If any of the 85,000 visitors are iPass users, they can login easily and quickly using their iPass credentials. Rugby fans can participate and share in the action using Wi-Fi to tweet about the action, upload pictures and check out recent news.

Ideal for a first-time Auckland visitor, along with the excitement of rugby, Auckland also offers natural beauty and attractions – explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo and the amazing Huka Falls, and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.

Here’s a sampling of our Top 10 Hotspots for Auckland so you can stay connected during your trip!

• Queen Street: the major commercial area in New Zealand’s main population centre. The Wharf will also be a temporary ‘fan zone’ including the Cloud – a temporary structure – to accommodate events and more during the Rugby World Cup 2011.
• Devonport: If you would like to slow down your pace a bit and go back in time, Devonport, nestled on Auckland’s North Shore, will provide you that unique perspective, along with the beauty of the beaches.



• Brew on Quay: A popular meeting place for concert goers, this could be THE place to celebrate and meet up after the games to enjoy the food, beers and wines at their unique rooftop bar.
• The Auckland Fish Market: Take a tour, buy your own, or enjoy a fresh seafood meal after watching a grueling match.

Matches continue on. Today features Japan vs. Canada, and USA vs. Italy. Argentina, Samoa, Tonga and Georgia have all climbed in the IRB rankings, while Fiji dropped.

Tags: Asia Pacific, wi-fi access