Building an Non-Wired Network for Pueblos?

wsxian asks: "We recently received a large grant to install a wireless high speed Internet system for our entire Pueblo here in the State of NM. This would encompass about 150 homes and the range from a central point would be no more than 6 miles, but there are hills, valleys and trees so line of sight is not an option unless we decide to drop homes. I welcome any suggestions for technology to look at, what to avoid, security concerns- and most important for us what companies to avoid. If any of you have had real life experience with doing such a scaled project like this, please give your input!"

Comments

amen!

[crimethinker]

I have to wonder what's so important about 150 homes having wireless broadband that the government sees fit to take other peoples' money and hand it to ths guy who doesn't even know if he can accomplish what his grant application promised. If he can't get all 150 homes wired up, will they make him return the money? I bet, just like the public schools, his failure will be rewarded with more money.

Thanks a lot, submitter. I'll remember you next time I'm in the voting booth. Whereas I used to vote straight (or almost straight) Republican, I've been mixed between Libertarian and Republican for the last several years. I think it's time to go 100% Libertarian so that leeches like you can pay for your own damn internet access, just like I do.

Please mod me -1, Overtaxed. Failing that, Flamebait, Troll, or Overrated will be accepted.

-paul