MuniWireless

The city’s usage metrics show Portland’s muni-network is delivering value to the residents who are using it but performance metrics, gathered by two Portland State University faculty members, show spotty coverage.The city’s usage metrics show Portland’s muni-network is delivering value to the residents who are using it but performance metrics, gathered by two Portland State University faculty members, show spotty coverage.

So, what is going on? The question is becoming increasingly crucial as more muni networks come online. Effective evaluation was…

OpenAirBoston.net, Boston’s wireless non-profit, today issued a request for information looking for input and feedback on the forth-coming RFP for city-wide wireless.OpenAirBoston.net, Boston’s wireless non-profit, today issued a request for information (RFI) looking for input and feedback on the forth-coming RFP for city-wide wireless..

A listen-only informational call for potential integrators, equipment suppliers, and service providers is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT, April 2, 2007. The number for the dial-in is 712-421-8484. Passcode 220307.

An audio file of the call will be…

EarthLink is offering free wireless Internet service until 1 January 2008 for Nokia N800 users in the following cities: Anaheim, Corpus Christi, Milpitas and New Orleans. EarthLink is offering FREE internet service for Nokia N800 users on the EarthLink Wi-Fi / Feather network until January 1, 2008. The EarthLink Wi-Fi / Feather network is currently available in the following cities:

* Anaheim

* Corpus Christi

* Milpitas

* New Orleans

* Philadelphia

Go to the EarthLink site for more details.

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Summit, New Jersey has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 29, 2007 to solicit responses from private sector vendors that have the desire, technical competence, business experience and financial wherewithal to plan, install and operate a wireless broadband networking environment throughout the City. The proposed network, titled the Summit Wireless Broadband Access Project, will support residential, commercial, business, public service and recreational organizations, while also serving governmental use. Summit, NJ has issued an RFP seeking vendors who can…

San Marcos, Texas, plans to build a wireless cloud over the city to streamline the meter-reading process and enhance public safety services.San Marcos, Texas, plans to build a wireless cloud over the city to streamline the meter-reading process and enhance public safety services.

In a city press release, Mayor Susan Narvaiz said”we want to establish a public-private partnership that will create a network for wireless Internet access for the people of San Marcos. This network will not only help us provide…

In an earlier post, I discussed the benefits of performing pre-installation pilot testing when deploying a municipal wireless network. The results of this pilot testing are good for comparing competing solution providers, and you’ll often uncover technology issues and learn valuable lessons before selecting the winning bidder.In my earlier post on the benefits of pre-installation pilot testing when deploying a municipal wireless network, I noted that the results of this type of testing allow you to compare competing solution providers…