A step forward for the spread of free Wi-Fi in Italy: as part of the security package discussed by the Government today, it has been decided to abolish the Pisanu Decree concerning free Wi-Fi access from Wi-Fi hotspots.
From January 1, 2011, it will be possible to connect via public Wi-Fi hotspots without going through the cumbersome procedures currently required by the Pisanu Decree. The measure, introduced to ensure the security and traceability of its use as part of an anti-terrorism strategy, involved registering the connection (offered, for example, by public venues) with the local police headquarters, and requesting identification documents from users.
While the intention (monitoring the network to combat terrorism) was theoretically sound, the Pisanu Decree had, in practice, hampered free access to the web from public places.
Today, Minister Maroni announced that from January 1, 2011, all this will be overcome in favor of a new proposal, the details of which have not yet been disclosed.
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