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Non-Profit to Run Boston Wi-Fi?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the there-have-been-worse-ideas dept.

isabotage3 writes to tell us that Boston, MA is toying with a somewhat unique approach to their version of the city-wide low-cost wireless network. Rather than put the network in the hands of a private organization under contract the city may allow a non-profit group to run the show. From the article: "Although Boston's strategy depends on the willingness of foundations and businesses to come forward with cash donations, officials believe having an existing or newly formed nonprofit in charge is the best way to ensure the project meets its civic goals and steers clear of special interests."

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  1. This isn't looking so good... by Sixtyten · · Score: 2, Funny
    Although Boston's strategy depends on the willingness of foundations and businesses to come forward with cash donations,
    Oh boy, is this going to be ugly.
  2. I know... by StressGuy · · Score: 2, Funny

    it will be comprised of a loosely connected network of underground providers running through the heart of Boston and be referred to as the "big beam". ...too obscure?

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    1. Re:I know... by WilliamSChips · · Score: 2, Funny
      loosely connected network of
      Tubes?
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    2. Re:I know... by kaufmanmoore · · Score: 2, Funny

      as long as it crashes less than the tunnels

    3. Re:I know... by TheDreadSlashdotterD · · Score: 2, Funny

      How soon will we be able to rid ourselves of these tubes in favor of the Avian Transport Protocol? I mean really, what's the point in wireless if it still has those tubes?

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    4. Re:I know... by siriuskase · · Score: 2, Funny

      only wizards communicate with owls

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  3. Boston infrastructure... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is this supposed to be Big Air version of the Big Dig?

  4. Re:non-profit != non-private by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Apparently the trolls are comming out faster.

  5. Re:WIIFB by StikyPad · · Score: 2, Funny

    I doubt funding would be an issue... There's a sucker born every minute.

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  6. Re:Ugh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Anonymous Cowards all have tons of experience. I, personally, installed a wireless network under water off the Florida Keys for scuba divers. If that can be done, certainly Boston can have city-wide wi-fi!