http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-hollywood-free-internet,0,1288295.story
Cool ... 70% of Hollywood will be covered by wireless starting July 1st. The system cost around $14MM and is primarily intended for use by city services (automated water meters, polic, etc.). A fringe benefit is that public will have access to the system, provided they are outside. The range of the transponders is hindered by concrete, a limitation on any wireless system, including the simple ones many peopl install in their homes. Regardless, people living close to transponders will have access *inside* as well.
This is totally sweet. This is definitely something we, as an HOA, should keep our eyes on. Public wireless is widely touted as a beneficial to commerce and enhances community image. Such systems are not terribly expensive and could be purchased and installed by HOA with community grants.
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