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A question came up recently for our town
which is located just west of Chicago
and has a population of about 20,000 -
Why not put up WiFi access around town.
About 2 years ago we didn't have any broadband access
and enticed a wireless ISP to come and put up access
on the local water towers....
About the same time, AT&T cable sold to Comcast,
and Comcast started deploying cable access.
At the same time, SBC started turning up
their remote terminals in our area to support DSL.
So - we have DSL, Cable, and Motorola Canopy wireless.
Anyway - some of the village gov think we should have WiFi
in public places, like the sports complex, swimming pool, etc...
I can't see any real use for WiFi outside,
as a laptop is not readible in sunlight,
and I can't see any other general use for village-sponsored WiFi access.
The schools & library already have computers for access...
Wonder what other towns, villages have done with WiFi access ?
A question came up recently for our town
which is located just west of Chicago
and has a population of about 20,000 -
Why not put up WiFi access around town.
About 2 years ago we didn't have any broadband access
and enticed a wireless ISP to come and put up access
on the local water towers....
About the same time, AT&T cable sold to Comcast,
and Comcast started deploying cable access.
At the same time, SBC started turning up
their remote terminals in our area to support DSL.
So - we have DSL, Cable, and Motorola Canopy wireless.
Anyway - some of the village gov think we should have WiFi
in public places, like the sports complex, swimming pool, etc...
I can't see any real use for WiFi outside,
as a laptop is not readible in sunlight,
and I can't see any other general use for village-sponsored WiFi access.
The schools & library already have computers for access...
Wonder what other towns, villages have done with WiFi access ?