French La Poste unveils broadband Internet terminals
La Poste has presented its ‘cyberkiosque’ broadband Internet terminal for local communities, which allows residents to access online public services free of charges. Some of the terminals have video conferencing capabilities. La Poste will handle installation, maintenance and personalisation of planned content. The cyberkiosque, its services and satellite connection cost Euro20k-Euro25k. The terminals also have an antenna and WiFi wireless Internet access capability over a distance of 150 mt.
