Vermont wants state-wide wireless broadband
Om Malik writes in his blog that the Governor of Vermont, James Douglas, wants to make broadband available in 90 percent of the state: Om Malik writes in his blog that the Governor of Vermont, James Douglas, wants to make broadband available in 90 percent of the state:
We must support the development of high-tech centers throughout Vermont and the University of Vermont’s efforts to develop an incubator facility for emerging technologies. To help ensure the success of rural and urban employers alike, we must also build a robust technological infrastructure. Working with private sector partners we will create a wireless network that covers all of our major transportation arteries, and extend broadband Internet access to 90 percent of our homes and businesses by 2007.
Like in many other states in the US and regions around the world, Vermont residents and businesses have tired of waiting for the cable and DSL operators to bring broadband to rural areas. Broadband is considered essential for economic growth in these regions. It will be interesting to see whether they deploy wireless broadband networks using public funds (municipal-driven projects) or through private initiatives.
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