An agreement between the U.K. government and the church will see remote parish church buildings pressed to serve as sites for Wi-Fi transmitters, mobile masts, and satellite relay stations. Nearly two-thirds of the Church of England’s buildings (65%) are to be found in rural areas, and often their spires are the highest local landmark. Many rural parishes struggle to … [Read more...] about Wiring Spires as Hotspots
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C of E to Test Wireless Payments
Plans are afoot for Church of England parishes to try contactless payment systems for donations. Later this summer about 40 parish churches will use hand-held terminals to process card payments. The top figure that can be used for contactless payments in the United Kingdom is £30. The trial may prepare the way for the system to be rolled out in 2018. The trial will encompass … [Read more...] about C of E to Test Wireless Payments