Tomorrow, Friday September 11, 2009 will be a big day for Y-FI.  We will be installing and testing our very first gateway and wifi connection.  We’ve slowly been planning and working with partners to stage the Y-FI network strategically around the central business district.  In less than a month, what went from a hypothetical idea is now being put into action.

Downtown Inc, a non-profit committed to seeing the City of York grow in a positive way, has eagerly joined on board and will share their bandwidth for our initial launch and testing.  Their offices are located on the northeast side of the square and will be a great launching spot for other repeaters.

We will install the very first of our internet gateways upon which the network will be built.  Luckily, the setup of the Meraki devices is a 5 minute operation.  Then we’ll hit the square and see how far we can get coverage.  We’re anticipating only reaching the NE corner of the square until more hardware comes online.

We need your help!

We still need a LOT of business partners to join the movement.  Talk it up, tell your friends, we need their help! People have been asking us how they can help – read up on our FAQ we lay out 3 excellent ways you can help Y-FI grow.