Don’t get me wrong just from the title alone. Hey, I like the initiative. Wireless access everywhere? What’s not to like?

Unfortunately, I’ve just spent an hour or so just walking through countless wireless access zones in city and not been able to make use of a single one. Problem? No power. So while, yeah, technically we can all access the internet from any supporting establishment (and there are many, not that there aren’t), we still can’t feasibly do so if our devices (read: laptops) don’t have the juice to run.

So yes, Wireless@SG is only half the problem solved.

A multitude of fast-food joints and cafes touting FREE WIFI HERE!! isn’t going to do much if they don’t provide any power sockets for us mobile geeks to get our juice. Luckily, I found a friendly Starbucks with wifi AND power sockets, so, Go Starbucks!

So yup. While Wireless@SG is a great idea, I’m still waiting for Power@SG.