MuniWireless

Since 2005, tthe Lawrence Freenet project has been quietly provding competitive broadband service and addressing the digital divide in Lawrence, Kansas. It all started with a $50 access point and a broadband connection. Now it boasts 1100 subscribers. What is the secret to their success?

Recently, the group e-mailed us their story. It’s worthy reading for all munis that have not given up on the goal of offering competitive, low-cost broadband access and addressing the digital divides in their communities. I…

Citywide wireless broadband coverage is coming to North Newton, Kansas, where the city council this week approved a deal with Community Wireless Communications to provide service.

City fathers announced interest in the project early last summer. North Newton will be the second city in the state to provide muni wireless service.

Coverage will include areas of the campus of Bethel College, located in the city, and Community Wireless officials have expressed interest in unwiring the entire campus.

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The city of North Newton, in south central Kansas, is negotiating with a local company to build a city-wide wireless network which, according to The Wichita Eagle, would be the first in the state.The city of North Newton, in south central Kansas, is negotiating with a local company to build a city-wide wireless network which, according to The Wichita Eagle, would be the first in the state.

Negotiations between the city and Community Wireless Communications were expected to begin this week.…

JohnsonCounty, the most populous county in Kansas, is seeking proposals for construction of a municipal wireless network.JohnsonCounty, the most populous county in Kansas, is seeking proposals for construction of a municipal wireless network.

The county, which covers 477 square miles and boasts a population of 520,000, investigated using existing networks for unified communications. However, Burns & McDonnell, the Kansas City-based engineering consultants who did the original assessment on the project, concluded “while this is technologically feasible, it is not recommended” because…