Michigan Community Wi-Fi Update
Across metro Detroit, residents had hoped low-priced or free Wi-Fi access was on tap through proposed municipal programs. Oakland and Washtenaw counties have pilot projects running. So do parts of downtown Detroit and Mt. Clemens. Livingston County hopes to launch one soon.
From The Detroit Free Press, June 18, 2008
Big Growth for Internet Traffic, Cisco Says
Traffic on the world’s networks will increase (annually) 46 percent from 2007 to 2012, nearly doubling every two years. As a result, there will be an annual bandwidth demand of approximately 522 exabytes2, or more than half a zettabyte.
From GigaOm, June 17, 2008
Charging by the Byte to Curb Internet Traffic
Time Warner Cable began a trial of “Internet metering” in one Texas city early this month, asking customers to select a monthly plan and pay surcharges when they exceed their bandwidth limit.
From The New York Times, June 16, 2008
Reed Hundt and Michael Powell Debate Candidates' Policies
Federalist Society hosts former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt representing Barack Obama, Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell representing John McCain.
From Broadcasting and Cable, June 12, 2008
Options Multiply for Small-Business Broadband
Cable, Broadband
From PC World Business Center, June 12, 2008
UK Broadband Speeds Lagging
Britain's broadband is lagging behind, and no one wants to spend the money to bring it up to scratch.
From Times Online, June 12, 2008
St. Louis Park (MO) Sues Wi-Fi System Provider
The city says Arinc's often-delayed solar-powered system doesn't work well. The company says it has met its obligations.
From Minneapolis Star-Tribune, June 12, 2008
Philadelphia in Talks Over Wi-Fi Network; Won't Say Who
A spokesman for Mayor Michael Nutter said negotiations are under way. But he would not say whether they involved a community organization or a company.
From CNBC.com, June 12, 2008
Meraki Unwires San Francisco's Neediest
Biswas says Meraki will set up its system of Wi-Fi repeaters and Internet broadband access in “all” of the low-income housing communities in San Francisco, including the Altamont Hotel, where Newsom and Biswas will make the announcement.
From GigaOM, June 12, 2008
MetroFi Shutting Down Citywide Wi-Fi Deals
The company has told the majority of the nine towns and cities they service (including California and Illinois) that they're shutting down the networks on June 20.
From DSL Reports, June 12, 2008
