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Slashdot raises the question of what might happen if cities are discouraged from offering free wifi.
I kinda skimmed the 400+ comments wondering if anyone talked about how this might impact city agencies, like libraries. I didn’t see any mentions of that.
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March 6th, 2005 at 6:59 pm
I blogged a link to the article recently in another blog, and I noticed the article had this:
Several telecommunications companies, which provide both dial-up Internet access as well as faster broadband connections through cable and DSL lines, say they were not involved in writing the bill.
That’s not to say they disagree with the wireless provision. SBC Communications, which has more DSL customers in the nation than any other provider, said cities should be allowed to offer wireless Internet access in public places, such as parks and libraries. But they should not directly compete with private enterprises by providing services to residents and businesses, said company spokesman Gene Acu