Why Municipal Wi-Fi Networks have Been Such a Flop

Jake Melville from Slate shot us a link to one of their stories that outlines why municipal wi-fi failed but also tells of the too-rare success stories. While cities that left their wi-fi in the hands of the private sector fell prey to the "last-mile" problem, grassroots efforts such as that in St. Cloud, FL, have blossomed.

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Re:Long story short:

[bjourne]

Sucks to live in a backwater country. The rest of us are happy to download stupid Hollywood movies from Pirate Bay at 100 MBit/s using the municipal fiber network for 15$/month. :)

Re:Long story short:

[LunaticTippy]

I pay about 50% tax on my phone bill if you add up all the stupid charges. Telecom companies are among the biggest corporate welfare recipients.

You picked the wrong industry to use as an example of unfettered capitalism.

I wish we had better internet in the US. I am envious of my Korean and French friends who have very fast connections. I don't even care much about the price, although it adds insult to injury. I don't think things will get better if you keep your head in the sand chanting USA#1. It makes you look like an idiot when we're nowhere near #1.