IUS-N's primary activities on the island of Niue have been aimed at providing "free wifi" for the residents of the island. Internet Niue was founded in 1997 alongside IUS-N, and provides wireless internet access at no charge after initial setup costs.<ref>[http://internetniue.nu/about/ InternetNiue.nu - "About" page]</ref> The service received worldwide press attention in 2003 when it announced that it had developed a nationwide, freely accessible wireless network.<ref>See, e.g. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3020158.stm BBC News - 'Polynesians get free wireless web']</ref> However, this claim has since been subject to skepticism amid reports that the wireless service has not been stable or even available in many areas.<ref name="DIwifi" /> | IUS-N's primary activities on the island of Niue have been aimed at providing "free wifi" for the residents of the island. Internet Niue was founded in 1997 alongside IUS-N, and provides wireless internet access at no charge after initial setup costs.<ref>[http://internetniue.nu/about/ InternetNiue.nu - "About" page]</ref> The service received worldwide press attention in 2003 when it announced that it had developed a nationwide, freely accessible wireless network.<ref>See, e.g. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3020158.stm BBC News - 'Polynesians get free wireless web']</ref> However, this claim has since been subject to skepticism amid reports that the wireless service has not been stable or even available in many areas.<ref name="DIwifi" /> |