Although there are cellular mesh networks covering los angeles these networks do not provide total in building coverage nor are they always providing the coverage to the many applications that can be provided utilizing WLAN networks.

Having a multi-application WLAN network could provide city of los angeles with many valuable perks such as a reduction in crime, improved medical response, and public access to information.

Utilities could operate more efficiently, accurately, and more secure utilizing AMR-Automatic Meter Reading.

In the event of a first reponse episode vital building blueprints could be accessed potentially saving many lives. What’s great about this is that planned properly it’s a win win situation all the way around.

It just depends upon what is most important to Angelenos and not just what brings in the most revenue. Utilzing VLANS-Virtual Local Area Networks multiple applications can share this wonderful space called WiFi.

The entertaiment industry, public safety, education, utilities, city officials, medical, and the general public can all increase our productivity, generate an increased ROI, and most importantly improve the safety in our wonderful city.

I don’t believe there is a neighborhood anywhere in Los Angeles that does not have access to multiple DSL providers (many very inexpensive) and cable Internet. Los Angeles is a very big place geographically, this will be a very costly project (to say the least).