Aaother article with some coverage map.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/28/AR2005112801773.html
Petri
Chris Johnston wrote:
> I might stop by the press conference this morning. If I do I will report
> back on what I hear. If not it should be covered in the local media by
> this afternoon.
>
> Chris Johnston
>
> On 11/29/05, *dane reugger* <dane@downtownpc.com
> <mailto:dane@downtownpc.com>> wrote:
>
> I knew the city was doing a wireless network but I didn't think it was
> going to be open to the public.
>
> I wonder how Cox and Bellsouth are gonna feel about it. It doesn't reach
> my home in mid-city. I look forward to hearing more about it -
> including range, capacity, and long term plans.
>
> -Dane
>
>
> Chris Johnston wrote:
>
> > Tomorrow at 11:00 am there will be a press conference at the Sheraton
> > on Canal to discuss the City of New Orleans Wifi network that was
> > begun pre-Katrina.
> >
> > Chris Johnston
> >
> > On 11/28/05, *Dane Reugger* <dane@downtownpc.com
> <mailto:dane@downtownpc.com>
> > <mailto: dane@downtownpc.com <mailto:dane@downtownpc.com>>> wrote:
> >
> > I sent this to another list - thought it might interest this
> group
> > also.
> >
> >
> > I had been noticing a 'cityofno' SSID for at least a week now
> - so
> > today
> > I joined it and was taken to a web page with an option to log
> on. I
> > clicked the link for new user, filled out a short form, and sure
> > enough
> > - I was given a free subscription and I am able to surf the
> web. Not
> > sure how long it's free or the coverage but I thought it might
> > interest
> > some.
> >
> > I'm currently in my Baronne street office - some places work much
> > better
> > than others - seems fast enough, might come in handy for
> those w/o
> > access.
> >
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