Free wireless Internet will now be available for visitors to very important archaeological sites, as part of the Ministry of Culture and Sports’ cooperation with COSMOTE to provide free Wi-Fi at major archaeological sites and museums in Greece, reports athina984.gr.
With the extension of the cooperation memorandum between the two parties, a total of 25 points of high cultural and historical interest were selected by the Ministry of Culture and Sports. COSMOTE already offers free wireless broadband services in thirteen places of cultural interest, while continuing to create infrastructure in other areas, with the company’s total investment exceeding 3 million euros.
Free access to a high-speed network in archaeological sites and museums allows visitors to easily search for information on monuments, share their experience via the internet and social networks, but also with relevant cultural institutions to develop new ways of orienting and welcoming the public.
To sign the extension of the cooperation protocol, a meeting took place today at the Ministry of Culture between the Minister of Culture and Sports, Mr. Lina Mendonis, and the President and CEO of the OTE Group, Mr. Michalis Tsamaz, during which they discussed, except cooperation and the process of implementing projects, and the possibilities offered by technology for the promotion of our cultural heritage.
As Ms. Mendoni noted, “I would like to personally and in person thank Mr. Tsamaz, all the collaborators and people involved in this major in-kind sponsorship program from the OTE Group for the provision of a WiFi network in our important archaeological sites and museums. This program began a few years ago, but is currently being improved and expanded to 25 points of great cultural and historical interest. I will also convey the spirit of the discussion which took place at the Central Archaeological Council a few years ago. a few months ago, when he had to give his opinion on the specific offer of the company to arrive today at the day of signing the cooperation protocol. An improved environment is created that will offer a different, even better experience to thousands of Greeks and foreign visitors. With WiFi in archaeological sites, we will provide them with digital services. This is important for the ministry’s services because, thanks to the infrastructure offered by the OTE, we can implement various telemetry services, remote sensing and even the extension of the electronic ticket, which in any case has been planned and is underway by the Ministry and the Competent Organization for the management and development of cultural resources. For this, I sincerely thank on behalf of all of us, my colleagues and the Ministry’s Services, the company and Mr. Tsamaz for their offer. It is extremely essential because it strengthens the means of protecting the cultural heritage of the country, promotes Greek culture, favors its extroversion, supports the modern services that the Greek state must offer to its visitors. “.
OTE Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Michalis Tsamaz, highlighted: “Our cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Sports allows us to use technology to showcase our cultural heritage and multiply the impact of our history. With next-generation network infrastructure and free internet, we send images and sounds of the world’s most important monuments, improving the image of modern digital Greece. At COSMOTE, we support our culture and history, because knowledge of them is a compass for the future. Only if we know our roots can we know where we are going. “Through our positive impact on society, the economy and the environment, we create a better world for everyone. »
Archaeological sites and museums that already offer free Wi-Fi are: the Acropolis Archaeological Site, the National Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the Palace of the Magistrates and the Archaeological Museum of Medieval Rhodes , the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Archaeological Site of Knossos, Archaeological Site of Archaeological Site and Archaeological Site and Museum of Mycenae, Spinalonga, Ancient Corinth, Archaeological Site of Delos, Archaeological Site of Akrotiri, Thira.
Free Wi-Fi will soon be available in Ancient Olympia, the Acropolis of Lindos, the archaeological site of Sounio, the royal tombs of Aigai (Vergina) and the new Vergina Museum, the Museum of Byzantine Culture, ancient Dodoni, the archaeological site of ancient Nemea, Mystras, the archaeological site and museum of Elethromi Pa.
The program of providing free Wi-Fi at important archaeological sites and museums by COSMOTE in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Sports succeeds in highlighting Greek history and culture through the power of modern technology.
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