A growing number of cities in the US are treating high-speed internet as a basic amenity for citizens, like running water or the electricity grid. But as the concept expands so does the battle with big business.
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"Wi-fi cities spark hotspot debate"
Dec 04, 2005
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Contact the wireless community group in your town:
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may be more complete:
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Find out about a computer network that allows free local transit in your community:
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As for a "clutch of other cities are hoping to follow suit" [article, news.bbc.co.uk], it may be more like _a_lot_ of other cities have people working on community network initiatives.
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