[IP] more on New life for Philly WiFi
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From: Dewayne Hendricks <dewayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: November 30, 2004 10:56:30 PM EST
To: Dewayne-Net Technology List <dewayne-net@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Dewayne-Net] New life for Philly WiFi
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New life for Philly WiFi
November 30, 2004, 4:44 PM PST
<http://news.com.com/New+life+for+Philly+WiFi/2061-1034_3-5471842.html?
part=rss&tag=5471842&subj=news.1034.5>
Verizon Communications today said Philadelphia has the "unimpeded
right" to build its own WiFi network despite recent legislation barring
cities from taking broadband deployment into their own hands. The
agreement's details were not disclosed, nor did either party discuss
the matter further.
In reporting this story, it seems both sides are playing up their
respective smoke and mirror games. Munis are selling their broadband
plans as great public works that will make everyone Internet savvy and
create new wealth for their communities. The Bells and cable claim they
are doing the public a service by stretching their copper highways to
the doorsteps of the unruly masses.
The fact is that the munis have yet to prove they can do it themselves.
Some projects are bleeding red despite assurances that they will reach
break-even within a decade. Let's give the cities a chance to prove
themselves. Maybe the Internet really can become just another utility
bill.
--Jim Hu
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