Microsoft is currently testing a new W-LAN technology. Microsoft uses these to provide regions away from urban centers with fast broadband Internet.
Microsoft has brought strong partners for this project on board in addition to British Telecom also sits the TV station BBC on board.
The exact specifications of the transfer rate etc. Microsoft does not yet want to announce.
Frequencies should be available for use free of charge, according to Microsoft, an area of 2 km2 should be covered.