[wplug] Wi-Fi

[Aaron]

I believe they're still setting up free wifi access in Philly, but the 
legislation basically blocks the rest of PA from following (including 
the 'Burgh of course). I don't know enough about the legislation to know 
whether it affects private wifi nets in PA like the previously mentioned 
Atlanta Freenet setup.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04329/416768.stm

 From http://www.networkworld.com/news/2004/1202verizdeal.html

"This leaves all the rest of the municipalities in the state pretty much 
on their own," said Christopher Craig, chief counsel for state Senator 
Vincent Fumo. If those cities want to roll out their own paid services, 
the local incumbent will be able to dictate terms. Governments should be 
able to choose service partners based on cost and quality just as 
private companies do, he said."

Aaron

Zach wrote:
> On 10/16/05, *dk at curlynoodle.com <mailto:dk at curlynoodle.com>* 
> <dk at curlynoodle.com <mailto:dk at curlynoodle.com>> wrote:
> 
>     If I understood all of the articles I read awhile back, the Verizon
>     lobbied legislation in PA prohibits municipality "sponsored",
>     "managed", whatever, WiFi networks.  They claimed that it would be
>     unfair competition because they would be competing with the
>     government.  If anyone has more facts, or know where I could get
>     them, please reply.
> 
> 
> 
> Verizon complaining about unfair business practices. Oh that's rich :)
> 
> Zach
> 
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