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!"

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Re:amen!

[jea6]

My read of the post doesn't suggest that the submitter is trying to scam anybody out of anything. It also isn't clear that the grant is government-funded. I'm guessing the submitter is probably not in charge of implementation. And it sounds like they are not looking to roll-their-own.

So, the valid questions that the submitter asks - which you make no effort to answer - are a) best practices (tech and security) and b) which companies to avoid using.

I think the submitter rightfully emphasizes the second question.