Internet Access

Opinion: Being 'Smart' When Preparing for Hurricanes in New York City

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Fast Company's Boyd Cohen writes how New York City's preparedness for Hurricane's should include enhancing infrastructure in things like the Internet and transit.

7 September 2011 - 7:00am

Fast Company

The Unseen Space: Signal Space

With a growing demand for wireless internet, mobile communication networks may encroach on public space, writes Michael Chen, adjunct assistant professor at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture.

7 July 2011 - 5:00am

Urban Omnibus

London Underground Gets Wireless Connection

A six month trial will bring Wi-Fi Internet access into test locations within the London tube system, part of an effort by the city to bring Internet access to the entire system in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

4 November 2010 - 7:00am

BBC

Ken Snyder

Connecting to Internet in Remote Areas to Bring High Tech Tools to Town Meetings

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 06:29

Even when the circuitry is beyond us mere mortals, DIY comes to the rescue

In town meetings we use the Internet for a wide variety of uses, from photo walls to display images collected during our WalkShop tours, to brainstorming and voting with our AnyWare suite of tools, to collecting ideas using Google Docs or Google MyMaps at round tables. The latest WiFi cards are making connecting to the Internet possible in places where the Internet normally is not available.

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The Challenge of Municipal Wi-Fi

This article from Government Technology looks at the idea of municipal Wi-Fi Internet access and why it has struggled to take off.

14 January 2010 - 10:00am

Government Technology

The High Cost of Internet Access

The City of Sherwood, Oregon has invested $1.55 million in broadband fiberoptic cable, promising internet access for all and a system that would pay for itself. So far, it hasn't quite worked out that way.

18 June 2009 - 11:00am

The Oregonian