Total has announced it is offering free Wi-Fi access at its service stations in South Africa. According to the energy company, its customers can now check email messages as well as perform other internet-based actions of their device’s via the to the free Wi-Fi service.
The service is being offered in partnership with Telkom, and Total said it has expanded its customer experience and now offers its customers 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi at over 260 of its services stations.
According to IT News Africa, a simple login mechanism enables customer’s direct connectivity. Time extension packages are also available; however, this will need to be paid for by the customer.
“Research shows a growing move to free access to Wi-Fi hotspots. Total grabbed the opportunity to deliver more convenience service options to its forecourt customers, in offering free Wi-Fi” mentions Jabulani Mabaso, Total’s National Retail and Convenience Manager. All Total service stations with a branded food offering are now equipped with the free Wi Fi service offering.
