More on the ever-changing wireless technology... I hope the City (gov't. and
residents) doesn't get tied to a horse and buggy version with limited
options for the future. A franchised monopoly doesn't seem consistent with
a continually evolving, dispersed technology. Will award of a monopolistic
advantage to one provider limit otherwise competitive/newer alternatives due
to the reduced market available to competitors?
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October 17, 2005
Who Will Win With Wireless
By Jeffrey Schwartz
There's no shortage of buzz in the wireless industry about an emerging
standard called Wi-Max. The reason? It addresses three things sorely lacking
in today's wireless infrastructure -- bandwidth, range and security...
complete article at:
http://www.internetweek.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=172301767
Mike Hohmann
Linden Hills
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