Gahanna may become first wireless city in Ohio

By: Walker

7 Comments

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  peanutnozone March 16, 2008 3:27 pm

  I hear Denver has something like this. Maybe the short north could get on board…but, isn’t there a critical mass of available “slots” on the network? How is it set up to handle such a large density of users, I wonder? At any rate, sounds like a good idea if it’s implemented well.
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  SubUrban Witchdoctor March 17, 2008 5:48 pm

  Good for Gahanna,

  There are many alternatives, and issues, for broadband access. For widespread usage/coverage it offers lower total investment by eliminating the thousands of miles of physical infrastructure required by wired services. Another advantage is that local utility companies, or Internet Service Providers, generally don’t choose to compete in this arena, yet, since the wireless community is still relatively limited. Many outlying communities where broadband services are not offered at all would kill, or at least petition, for this service.
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  BetsyB March 17, 2008 9:30 pm

  I thought Dublin was working on this for awhile???? Anyone else hear the same thing?
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  Walker March 17, 2008 10:54 pm

  The article mentions that Dublin installed a wireless hotspot for a business corridor in 2006, and that they’ve been in talks with this same company Gahanna is using about something more city-wide, but it doesn’t sound like a solid plan has come out of it yet. I’ve not read anything otherwise, and usually these types of nerdy articles catch my eye. ;) ha!

  Not that it’s a super high priority in any city’s budget, but I’d like to see Columbus and all the suburbs jumping on this bandwagon and installing wireless internet services. It could continue to boost our rankings as a high tech region and attract more high tech jobs into our economy.
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  Brewmaster March 17, 2008 11:27 pm

  I’ve always thought this would be the new model for internet service providers, but it’s taken a lot longer than I thought. Right now, I’m a captive market to Time Warner and would like to see some more competition. If someone would come along and blanket downtown with wireless for $25/month, I’d sign up in a heartbeat.
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  peanutnozone March 17, 2008 11:33 pm

  Brewmaster wrote I’ve always thought this would be the new model for internet service providers, but it’s taken a lot longer than I thought. Right now, I’m a captive market to Time Warner and would like to see some more competition. If someone would come along and blanket downtown with wireless for $25/month, I’d sign up in a heartbeat.

  And how!
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  Walker April 10, 2008 9:44 pm

  This Week News wrote Council considering citywide system

  Thursday, April 10, 2008

  BRITTINY DUNLAP

  Dublin City Council is considering an ordinance that would lead to a citywide network providing wireless Internet access.

  Council reviewed the proposal during a first reading Monday. It is expected to vote at its meeting at 7 p.m. April 21 at the municipal building, 5200 Emerald Parkway.

  Dublin has been working with DHB Networks since 2006 when it launched its Wi-Fi coverage of four square miles. The city has continued to expand the system for government use, including at the 2007 Memorial Tournament for safety and security applications and at the Dublin Irish Festival to wirelessly scan tickets and process credit card transactions.

  The citywide network would provide wireless capabilities to anyone within the Dublin corporation limits. The network would be available to residents on a subscriber basis through DHB’s AirWirz network at an estimated cost of $24.95 per month, according to information distributed to council.

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