Culture ministry expands Cosmote deal for free WiFi in more sites, museums

Greece's Culture Ministry on Monday signed an agreement with Cosmote, the mobile phone unit of the country's largest telecom company OTE, to expand free WiF access to the visitors of the most prominent archaeological sites and museums around the country.

The program started several years ago but the new deal extends broadband coverage to 25 sites and museums, from the current 14.

The free access to a broadband network will enable visitors to easily search for information about the monuments and share their experience on social networks. It will also help the competent cultural institutions to develop new ways of guiding and hosting tourists in those venues.

The deal was signed between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and OTE CEO Michael Tsamaz on Monday, the ministry said, adding that Cosmote's overall investment exceeds 3 million euros.

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