S.F. keeps pushing citywide Wi-Fi

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The public is the main recipient of this service...

... and there are many more people in the public than there are municipal employees. The need for ancillary services will be hugely expanded.


Then, use of a communications device which works over a limited area reminds me of the police callbox problem. Snip one cord and the policeman is on his own until he can reach another callbox.
There would be people who would want to interrupt communications at times and places of their choosing.

The cost of securing the WiFi installations while still allowing easy repair would be extravagant.


I'd say municipal governments are glad there are services to the public they don't have to provide. Prices and actions having an impact on the city can be regulated. Providing a service requires an operational infrastructure.

Many municipalities and other governmental authorities are considering out sourcing, and not providing many more services themselves with governmental staff.

And the idea of competing against large, established corporations in the area, with which they have years of familiarity...
You have heard of the Stockholm Syndrome for government regulators, haven't you?!

This plan appears to go against current trends, not be consistent with them.

Posted by: Anton Philidor   Posted on: 08/18/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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