9.07.2004
Idea: Lakewood WiFi Project
So, The Soul of Capitalism got me thinking: Why are we paying for high-speed internet access? A good economy requires no less than 6 Mbps connectivity per citizen. (A number from thin-air that, no doubt, would need to be tripled once achieved.)
Why doesn't Lakewood begin towards this goal by providing WiFi from every public building -- school, fire house, police station. The city could invite private schools and businesses to participate, as well.
Potential:
Free phones (Skype)
Better media coverage (Oh-My-News for Lakewood)
Computer for every citizen
Easier to inform residents of any/all news
Requires:
A revenue stream would have to be decided upon. (Advertising? Rental of wifi gear, computers)
Is WiFi best? (Probably simplest to set up)
How to engage SBC and Cox to get them onboard?
Who provides backbone? Who pays?
So, let's see how many months go by until I do something about this.
Why doesn't Lakewood begin towards this goal by providing WiFi from every public building -- school, fire house, police station. The city could invite private schools and businesses to participate, as well.
Potential:
Free phones (Skype)
Better media coverage (Oh-My-News for Lakewood)
Computer for every citizen
Easier to inform residents of any/all news
Requires:
A revenue stream would have to be decided upon. (Advertising? Rental of wifi gear, computers)
Is WiFi best? (Probably simplest to set up)
How to engage SBC and Cox to get them onboard?
Who provides backbone? Who pays?
So, let's see how many months go by until I do something about this.
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