Bye Bye, WiFi? Local Governments Abandoning Network Plans
7 Jul, 2008 | Written by Frank Carver | under Information
the idea of giving away “free” wireless internet access to generally stimulate business may turn out to have been a bit of a bubble. Up-front costs can be quite high, and the payback is long-term and difficult to measure.
I’m guessing that the initiatives which succeed in this area will be the ones with a sensible business model at the heart of the operation, which supports the whole thing as it grows and becomes popular.
Technology News: Wireless Networking: Bye Bye, WiFi? Local Governments Abandoning Network Plans
For years Frank Carver has been paying attention to the strange world of convergent technology. During that time he has discussed and researched broad subject areas, come to some surprising conclusions, produced and distributed digital media, scattered ideas and opinions like sparks from a firework, and above all consulted for businesses both large and small to help develop and deploy successful systems, services, and products in this highly complex arena.
