Until now, the only internet connection on site at the Bournemouth International Centre was a fixed line web connection which costs £365 for five days' use. Square Seven has negotiated a deal in partnership with a major telecoms group and technology firm and will announce pricing options shortly.
Wireless - or 'Wi-fi' - internet connections allow reporters and photographers to work from anywhere in the conference venue and post reports and images more quickly. Wi-fi networks are usually cheaper than fixed line internet connections, which need to be cabled into the venues.
There is still no on-site Wi-fi network to cover the Liberal Democrats' autumn conference, which is also being held at the Bournemouth International Conference centre.
Wi-fi access will be available for the Labour Party conference in Brighton through the venue's permanent wireless network.
The Conservative Party conference takes place between 4 and 8 October.
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See also:
Square Seven: http://www.squareseven.co.uk
Labour Party: http://www.labour.org.uk
Conservative Party: http://www.conservatives.com
Liberal Democrats: http://www.libdems.org.uk
Brighton Centre: http://www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Bournemouth International Centre: http://www.bic.co.uk
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