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NYC: Leverage Fiber, Offer Free Wi-Fi

Posted by timothy on from the fiber-rich-money-poor dept.

gpmap writes "A new study from the New York City Council is recommending that the Big Apple throw open the competitive bidding process for its annual $130 million phone and Internet bill in order to leverage one of the most expansive -- and underused -- fiber optic networks in the country. In so doing, New York City could not only cut its annual telecom bill, but would also be in a position to deploy wireless networking links as the "last mile" connecting metropolitan area networks, or MANs. In addition, it suggested using the fiber to deploy free Internet access with a Wi-Fi Network in Brooklyn's Prospect Park."

3 of 69 comments (clear)

  1. FP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    FP fuckersss

  2. Quick! by Tyrdium · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    To the cantennas! Mmm... Free internet access...

  3. How to fund it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Easy. Raise cigarette taxes to $10 per pack. What say, Mayor Blomberg? Let's do it!