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By enabling remote observation of the disaster scene, on-site GIS mapping by coordinators, and connectivity to first responders and the public, a newly installed citywide Wi-Fi network exceeded expectations in time of peril. More
In the second of two parts, Wi-Fi mesh networking veteran Ryan McCaigue gives an overview of practical challenges surrounding community installation. More
Broadband-Wireless Business Opportunities
 Chattonooga (TN) City-Owned Utility RFP for FTTH, CPE & Services
A non-profit agency of the City of Chattanooga, EPB is one of the largest publicly owned providers of electric power in the country, serving more than 163,000 residents in a 600 square-mile area that includes greater Chattanooga, as well as parts of surrounding counties (small parts of Bledsoe, Bradley, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie) and areas of North Georgia (portions of Catoosa, Dade, and Walker). Some documents may be subject to a non-disclosure agreement, so check with the procurement officer. The RFP will be posted to the database ASAP once received from the utility. More
Weekly Roundup of Headlines
» Municipal Wi-Fi Versus 3G
» Wi-Fi Reborn as Cities Refine Approaches
» AT&T Scales Back St. Louis Wi-Fi Plan
» Wi-Fi Fire Watch in Laguna Beach (CA)
» States Step In to Close Broadband Gap
» Alcatel-Lucent and SFR Settle on Gear for Paris Initiative
» Miami Beach Will Soon Be Even Hotter
» AT&T Embraces Citywide Wi-Fi, Sort of
» Rural Telecon Conference in Illinois Raises Urgency
» Cities Need to Develop Wireless Biz Models
» Kentucky's 22 State Resort Parks Lighting Up
Published electronically every Thursday, the W2i Government Broadband Wireless Report (The W2i Report) explores the issues surrounding the planning and implementation of broadband-wireless infrastructures, applications and services for cities, communities and regions. The W2i Report features commentaries and interviews with CIOs, wireless field practitioners, industry experts, and local-government association leaders, as well as a dozen independent bloggers. It includes data bases on leading case studies, business opportunities (RFPs) and headlines. All broadband-wireless stakeholders — from local-government officials and IT managers to the ecosystem of equipment and application vendors and systems integrators — are encouraged to subscribe.
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