Articles written by Peter Orne
Wireless Government
All Wireless is Local: Boston's Hands-On Plans
Mayor Thomas Menino is stepping forward and backing a potentially disruptive, nonprofit-driven broadband-wireless plan for his city. Visit W2i's internal coverage page for downloads and updates. More
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On Digital Inclusion, Could Bush Learn from Blair?
Prime Minister Tony Blair and President George W. Bush often speak to each other on matters of state, but how about on the state of broadband wireless and initiatives to encourage digital inclusion in local communities? The President might want to borrow a page from the Prime Minister’s playbook. More
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2006 U.S. State Wireless Legislation Summary
In this survey update, MultiState Associates Vice President Mitch Gorsen sees no major impacts on the broadband-wireless industry. More
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All-Purpose Wireless Remains Free in Islington, UK
For more than a year now, a Wi-Fi corridor in the London Borough of Islington that has provided free Internet access and localized information to the public will also enable CCTV for security and intelligent transport. More
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A Broader View of Taipei’s WiFly Usage Rates
We actually find it remarkable that as many as 31,000 people (not 40,000, as reported by The New York Times) have chosen to pay $12.50/month to access Taipei's Wi-Fi network. The Times should have done more wide-ranging and comprehensive benchmarking before passing judgment. More
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Wi-Fi and Healthcare Possibilities Are Endless
Christus Health is partnering with Corpus Christi to explore a range of cost- and life-saving home, community, record-keeping, and emergency response medical applications to be deployed across the city's broadband-wireless network. More
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Portal Power: Making a Splash in Van Nuys
The ExperienceLA Web portal has evolved from a splash page providing free-log-on access to city directories to a full-scale operation supporting 1,600 cultural-organization subscribers and - coming soon - podcasts. More
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Letter from the Editor
The W2i Digital Cities Convention in Taipei, Taiwan, is just a week away, and the timing couldn't be better. Earlier this spring, the Taipei City Government launched its WiFly network, the largest citywide Wi-Fi service in the world. More
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L.A.P.D. Tackling Toughest Areas with Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi mesh infrastructure is enabling cameras and Internet access in what is arguably Los Angeles's toughest neighborhood to deliver video and real-time information to officers in their cars and high-speed Internet access to residents and local schools. More
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Toronto Model Looks Above, Below, Beyond
An agreement between Toronto and its electric utility draws on dark fiber beneath the city and the lighting systems above it to maximize revenues and long-term benefit More
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