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Addison, TX
Location: USA
Abstract:
The northern Dallas suburb of Addison is home to the first citywide broadband-wireless network deployed in Texas. According to Mayor Joe Chow, the City had become frustrated with incumbent cable providers. Addison experiences a high inflow of workers each day, and widely available high-speed Internet access for businesses, residents and local-government workforce was the primary driver behind deployment. Wireless Internet service provider Red Moon provides variety of service plans, ranging from an hourly access charge of $5.95 to a one-month service plan at $19.95.
Website: http://www.moonoveraddison.com/
Practitioner Name: Lindsay Reed
Practitioner Tel: 972-716-0500 ext. 33
Practitioner E-mail: lreed@michaelpartners.com
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Adel, GA
Location: USA
Abstract:
Before 2003, high-speed broadband access was sparese in this small community in South Georgia. Under the leadership of Mayor Richard Barr, Adel partnered with Camvera Networks for engineering, design, and construction of a municipal wireless broadband system. City leaders believe that high-speed connectivity is a quality-of-life issue and is important to retain local employers. Adel found that it could not be successful in economic development without a state-of-the-art Internet system that would be available throughout the city and hopefully the entire county. Because the city has successfully owned and operated its own electrical distribution system, its natural gas system, and water and sewer system for many years, Mayor Barr said the the citizens felt that a city-owned system was a natural fit. At the same time, the relationship with Camvera has shown the benefits of a public-private partnership. Adel's Southlink.us project can deliver a data rate up to 3.0 Mbps with a range of up to eight miles and has since expanded to serve neighboring townships and bedroom communities throughout Cook County, Georgia, an area covering almost 300 square miles. In 2005, the Intelligent Community Forum named Adel as a “Smart 21 Community” Finalist for its Top Seven Intelligent Broadband Communities Worldwide for 2006.
Website: http://www.southlink.us
Practitioner Name: Carl Peede
Practitioner Tel: n/a
Practitioner E-mail: cpeede@camvera.com
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Albuquerque, NM
Location: USA
Abstract:
WiFi in AlbuquerqueIn 2004, the City of Albuquerque started offering wireless access around the city, allowing residents and visitors open access the Internet. The program has since expanded to other locations. WiFi Service also is included on some ABQ Ride buses.
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Website: http://www.cabq.gov/wifi/
Practitioner Name: Jay Hart
Practitioner Tel: (505) 768-3830
Practitioner E-mail: jcastillo@cabq.org
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Allegany County, MD
Location: USA
Abstract:
ALLCONET is the Intranet for Allegany County, Maryland. Consisting of a partnership of government and non-profit entities, ALLCONET is a creative and innovative approach to meeting the information needs of schools, government agencies, and communities. Now in its second inception, in which it will interface with the private sector, ALLCONET is committed to being self-servicing, and dedicated to employing the newest available technology to improve service, while containing costs. ALLCONET was originally formed to address the lack of adequate telecom infrastructure in the Allegany region, which had resulted in no investment from biotech and tech industries, and a lack of interest from incumbent Verizon. Key Players in the project are the City of Cumberland Municipal Government, the Allegany County Government, Public Library System, and Board of Education. The project was initially funded at a cost of $4.7 million by state, federal & local monies. Over a 10 month ROI cycle, the program expects $70,000/month savings on government services.
Website: http://www.allconet.org
Practitioner Name: Jeff Blank
Practitioner Tel: 301 759 2006/ 689 9584/ 240 580 0442
Practitioner E-mail: jblank@allconet.org
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Vendor Name 1: ALVR
Vendor Title 1: Alvarion-USA
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Annapolis, MD
Location: USA
Abstract:
In April 2006, Annapolis Wireless launched free high-speed wireless Internet access across the City of Annapolis using an ad-sponsored business model. The network supports local businesses, citizens and boaters who live, work and play in Annapolis, as well as the 5.6 million tourists who visit the area each year.
Website: www.annapoliswireless.com
Practitioner Name: Victor DeLeone
Practitioner Tel: 443-321-3743
Practitioner E-mail: victor@annapoliswireless.com
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Appomattox County, VA
Location: United States
Abstract:
The Appomattox County Planning Commission is seeking input from citizens concerning policies and procedures for managing growth in their county.
Website:
Practitioner Name: John Spencer
Practitioner Tel: n/a
Practitioner E-mail: john.spencer@appomattoxcountyva.gov
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Athens, GA, The Cloud
Location: USA
Abstract:
One of the first such projects in the county, Athens's WAG Zone began, in 2002, as a build-your-own network across 24 blocks with 5 MBs of throughput. Built and managed by students at the University of Georgia, the network was humorously referred to not as a “state-of-the-art” network but as a “state-of-Wal-Mart” network. Gradually, the network was upgraded with BelAir Networks equipment to provide more reliability and durability and increase the footprint. Athens’s “Cloud” a portal, or capture page, is apparent to users when they enter the WAG Zone and log on. The portal is registered intellectual property for the University of Georgia that allows users to register and type in profile information about yourself and what you want to do in Athens. Moreover, it gave a community face to the infrastructure.
Website: http://athenscloud.nmi.uga.edu/athens/home.php
Practitioner Name: Scott Shamp
Practitioner Tel: 706 227 7239
Practitioner E-mail: sshamp@uga.edu
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Vendor Name 1: BEL
Vendor Title 1: BelAir Networks
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Atlanta, GA
Location: USA
Abstract:
Wireless Atlanta is an initiative launched by the City of Atlanta to partner with a service provider to deploy a citywide wireless broadband network. Wireless Atlanta will offer residents, visitors, and businesses the ability to access the Internet anytime and anywhere within the city. In January 2007, the City of Atlanta chose EarthLink to build, own and operate a citywide Wi-Fi network. The Wireless Atlanta initiative will help achieve the Mayor's Vision for the City by: • Improving the Quality of Life • Promoting Tourism and Economic Development • Leapfrogging Current City Service Levels
Website: http://apps.atlantaga.gov/wirelessatlanta/
Practitioner Name: Abe Kani
Practitioner Tel: 404 330 6128
Practitioner E-mail: akani@atlantaga.gov
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Austin Wireless City Project
Location: USA
Abstract:
The Austin Wireless City Project is an initiative of Austin Wireless to improve the availability and quality of public free WiFi in Austin. Austin Wireless, Inc. is a Non-Profit Texas Corporation.
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Website: http://www.austinwirelesscity.org/
Practitioner Name: Richard MacKinnon
Practitioner Tel: 512-302-3302
Practitioner E-mail: info@austinwirelesscity.org
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Berrien County Community Development
Location: United States
Abstract:
The Berrien County Community Development Department's primary role is to enhance a cooperative spirit in the community to include education, government and private sectors through the retention of current jobs and to stimulate increased employment opportunities. The Berrien County Community Development Department seeks to improve the economic well-being of Berrien County by influencing, encouraging and supporting private business growth, expansion and job creation to continually stabilize our tax base without duplicating efforts. Job retention, job creation, tax base enhancement and property reuse improves everyone's quality of life.
Website: http://www.berriencounty.org/
Practitioner Name: Kimberly Fedison
Practitioner Tel: 269-983-7111
Practitioner E-mail: kfedison@berriencounty.org
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