A proposal to make Asheville a “Wi-Fi City” made by the nonprofit Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN) received unanimous endorsement last month from the Asheville City Council. MAIN has been providing Internet access to the Asheville community for several years now. One of the problems in the more rural areas of North Carolina is that many people have only dial-up connections. MAIN is trying to change that.
“I’m pleased that the City of Asheville has officially endorsed MAIN’s Wi-Fi City proposal” said Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy. “This effort will not only help bridge the Digital Divide in our community. It also
signals to the nation that Asheville has a 21st-century vision for an inclusive and sustainable Digital Economy.”
For more on this story, go to the MAIN website.
Asheville is a beautiful small city in North Carolina that has an artistic, foodie and eco-friendly community. Art galleries, organic stores, vegetarian restaurants and boutiques make it one of the most wonderful places to visit in the US. The best vegetarian food I have ever eaten was in Asheville. In addition to residents, there are a lot of tourists and second-home owners who depend upon a good communications network. There are many ways to serve these different types of users. The for-profit service providers such as the incumbents can go after the tourists and wealthier second-home owners; the nonprofits can serve both everyone, not just those who can afford to pay a lot for broadband.
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