Some cities in Southern California cannot deploy wireless Internet networks because Southern California Edison Co. has failed to act on requests for access to its poles and electricity. Douglas H. Kim, general manager of Edison’s carrier solutions, said the power utility needs to “understand the technology better” before it endorses any plan to build these… Continue Reading
Nonprofit May Manage Boston’s Wi-Fi
Boston wants a non-profit group to manage the proposed citywide WiFi network, thus allowing it to promote technological innovation without having to spend taxpayers’ money. Under the proposal, the non-profit group will raise the money through donations and possibly equity and debt financing, sell network service at wholesale prices, and let other entities offer free… Continue Reading