Evolution of Municipal Wireless Networks

Wireless broadband initiatives for cities are receiving significant attention today. However, while some major cities have already announced citywide wireless networks, the market for municipal wireless broadband is still in the early stages. Most of these large networks will almost certainly experience numerous changes before they are fully deployed. Most of the existing municipal wireless networks are located in small rural towns and support a single application. The business models and the infrastructure technology for municipal wireless networks are still evolving at a rapid pace and are converging on a managed-service or public/private partnership model. This paper will examine the evolution of these municipal wireless networks.