Anyway, wi-fi:
A new generation of politicians is waking up to this issue. For instance, Andrew Rasiej is running in New York City's Democratic primary for public advocate on a platform calling for wireless (Wi-Fi) and cellphone Internet access from every home, business and school in the city. If, God forbid, a London-like attack happens in a New York subway, don't trying calling 911. Your phone won't work down there. No wireless infrastructure. This ain't Tokyo, pal.I wouldn't be opposed to voting for someone who wants to make Nashville a hotspot. Didn't they do this in Philadelphia? Has anyone been there and used it?
Matt said...
There are plans in consideration for making Nashville a hotspot. Know, howevs, that the plan is not for free wireless internet across the city. As in Philly, the city would build the infrastructure, then sell access, usually through existing companies (Verizon, etc.), but for slightly cheaper rates, usually about $20 a month.
Ostensibly, they're doing this so that more poor folks can have net access. What nobody's yet explained to me is where these folks are going to get wi-fi enabled laptops so that they can utilize this service.