With all the urban WiFi projects getting shelved:
Chicago Drops Expensive WiFi Project <a href="http://www.tmcnet.com/wifirevolution/articles/10205-chicago-drops-expensive-wifi-project.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.tmcnet.com/wifirevolution/articles/10205-chicago-...</a><p>S.F. citywide Wi-Fi plan fizzles as provider backs off
<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/MNEJRRO70.DTL" rel="nofollow">http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/30/...</a><p>Anybody have any ideas how to create a breakthrough solution? Seems there are numerous supply of wifi connections, but they all need passcodes.<p>I want to be able log on to any WiFi in San Francisco even if I don't have the passcode... I <i>don't</i> want to use a hacker tool, and I want it to be fair to everyone. What's the problem with doing that?
The problem is that it doesnt work. I installed wifi in large NYC apt buildings for a long time. WiFi just doesnt work as reliably as wireline solutions. <p>Here in NYC, I cannot even use my own wifi network from more than 15 feet away because, the entire spectrum is getting stomped on from everyone else around me.<p>If your main goal is blowing away tax dollars to consultants, municipal wifi is awesome. If you just want to connect to the internet get an EVDO card.
WiFi isnt the right technology. Wifi is for homes and offices. Wait for WiMax which is perfect for Towns and Cities. <p>If you cant wait for wimax get a 3G phone and use it as a modem.<p>