In Cities, Internet Unplugged

Many cites want to provide wireless Internet. But they're up against tough competition that will try to stop them.

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December 13, 2004, 11:00 AM PST

"...New wireless local area networks (WLANs) now exist community-wide in Grand Haven, Mich. and Hermosa Beach, Calif. - just two of a growing number of cities offering such service... In bypassing private Internet providers, however, such cities are up against powerful telecommunications companies that have lobbied hard to stop these WLANs."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: In Cities, Internet Unplugged

Thursday, December 9, 2004 in The Christian Science Monitor

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