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Ken Jones, Project Consultant; turning a gift shop into a Launch Pad
Tyler Morgan, Network Engineer; delivering on the Gig City promise
For years at EPB, we have diligently sought out and cultivated opportunities for engagement in community gateways, like establishing WIFI in downtown’s Miller Plaza. So when the opportunity to bring free WIFI and the Gig to the Chattanooga Airport presented itself, we happily got on board. After meeting with the Airport, we knew we had to seize the opportunity to deliver big on adding an essential piece to the Gig City, but we could also go above and beyond by further enhancing the local traveler’s experience. Cue the EPB Fiber Optics Launch Pad.
In unavoidable hurry-up-and-wait situations, travelers often find themselves looking for ways to pass the time, either by getting some work done or catching up on Facebook or finding ways to entertain the kids. Today, connecting to high-speed public WIFI in the Chattanooga Airport is easy, reliable and fun thanks to EPB Fiber Optics and the Launch Pad.
Now, located just to the right of security, where there once was a gift shop, there is an opportunity to experience the nation’s fastest Internet, by way of an Xbox, a couple of preloaded iPads, 2 large screen HD TV’s and a conveniently located charging station. It’s open to the public and completely free. In addition, there are several recharging stations, both in the EPB Fiber Optics Launch Pad area and throughout the airport.
Thanks to a successful partnership with the airport, the nation’s fastest Internet is now par for the concourse. And our desire to engage the community within our public spaces is stronger than ever. Because going places is one of the things EPB does best.
