| Publisher | University of Southern California | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 591.9KB PDF | Date added | 22 Nov 2005 |
| Topics | Wi-Fi (802.11), Mobile - Wireless Communications, Broadband | ||
| Downloads | 49 | ||
This paper explores three broad questions about municipal Wi-Fi networks in the U.S.: why are cities getting involved, how do they go about deploying these networks, and what policy issues does this new trend raise? To explain municipal involvement, the paper points out that cities have both the means to provide relatively inexpensive deployment and the motives to provide wireless connectivity to city employees, foster the economic development of communities and offer universal and affordable broadband services to residents. The paper then explores nine possible business models, ordered according to two questions: who owns the network and who operates it. Each of the possible business models is described and its policy implications are discussed.
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