Rockville, MD
Location: USA
Abstract:
Rockville, Maryland's Town Center is a massive 60-acre planning initiative seeking to transform the suburban city's core into a mixed-use residential, commercial, cultural, and entertainment district. Different phases of the plan were unveiled throughout 2003 and 2004, and Phase I -- the central 12.5 acres -- was completed and dedicated in July of 2007. The plan stipulates limited parking availability, wide sidewalks, and street level establishments to make the space pedestrian-friendly. Part of the plan includes free Wi-Fi access in the Town Square region of Town Center. To this end, Advanced Engineering & Planning Corporation (AEPCO) was awarded a license and right-of-way agreement by the city in 2007 to provide the network. Public areas will remain free while paid subsciptions will be available for residents and businesses wishing to bring the signal into their homes or establishments. As per the agreement with the city, mobile municipal employees will receive free accounts. 
AEPCO will own and operate the Wi-Fi network, with architecture consulting and operations support from Ricochet Networks, and ORiNOCO outdoor access point hardware from Proxim Wireless. Network expansion is planned for the future, with full city service possibly coming as soon as 24 months after Town Square service.
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Website:
Practitioner Name: Bill Toeller
Practitioner Tel: 301-670-6770
Practitioner E-mail: info-rockville-wifi@aepco.com
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Vendor Name 1: PROX
Vendor Title 1: Proxim
Vendor Name 2: AEPCO
Vendor Title 2: Advanced Engineering & Planning Corp.
Vendor Name 3: Rico
Vendor Title 3: Ricochet
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