Neuquén, NQ
City in Neuquén
Argentina
Neuquén, NQ expands resident connectivity beyond the city center with free public Wi-Fi project
Neuquén began to address the digital poverty exposed by COVID-19 with free Wi-Fi in 19 public libraries. City officials are planning at least 250 Wi-Fi hotspots in outlying neighborhoods without connections to fiber-optic lines. Each hotspot is marked by a Sociedad Vecinal Conectada - Connected Neighborhood Society - sign. Residents within range of the hotspots enjoy 12-megabyte speed for work, school, and healthcare.
Neuquén, NQ
Argentina
Neuquén, NQ advances service digitization efforts with WhatsApp and QR code payment options
Neuquén residents send Muninqn to 11-2621-7274 in WhatsApp to initiate the city's tax payment system. The RapiPago payment integration enables tax payments without complicated forms or traditional banks. Scanning a QR code on the city's website offers a quick connection to the tax payment system. Neuquén's Modernization team estimates 80% of municipal services can be completed online with help from a virtual assistant and the Neuquén Capital app.
Neuquén, NQ
Argentina
Neuquén, NQ connects local retailers to residents through Munimercado portal
Locally owned shops in Neuquén are eligible for free inclusion in the portal. Munimercado users can search for products and services by location or category. Business listings include hours of operation, delivery services, and signature offerings. Neuquén complemented this portal by offering free e-commerce websites to businesses without online presences. Municipal staffers consult with interested businesses on customized websites that can be linked to the Munimercado.
Neuquén, NQ
Argentina
Neuquén, NQ showcases smart and sustainable practices with Eco Point on the Limay Coastal Walk
The Island 132 Eco Point was built entirely of recycled plastic by project partner PAE. Rooftop solar panels provide zero-emission power to the structure's LED lights. Passersby can charge their phones, electric scooters, and other devices using USB ports. Island 132 was selected because it is a heavily used stop along the Limay River. PAE and Neuquén built this Eco Point as part of its Environmental Promoters initiative of circular economy projects.
Neuquén, NQ
Argentina