Della Bosca believes the improved service will enable employers to grow their businesses and create more job opportunities for NSW families.

"Under the Iemma Government's plan to improve broadband services, the major CBD areas to benefit will include Sydney, North Sydney, Gosford, Liverpool, Newcastle, Penrith, Parramatta, and Wollongong. Service providers will also be encouraged to expand the services to other locations where possible," Della Bosca said.

While free wireless broadband could do wonders for local businesses, the government is confident the new networks won't take business away from existing providers and stated the initiative is about "growing the size of the wireless broadband market and helping build new Internet based businesses".

As such, the expression of interest process will also be used to canvas ideas from commercial suppliers about how to stimulate broadband use and increase the uptake of such services.

"Local governments are very supportive of the project and know universal wireless access will make their cities more attractive to businesses," he said. "And we are excited about working with local government and the private sector to extend community and business access to this world leading technology."