Tempe, AZ To Provide Wireless Broadband

jangobongo writes "City officials of Tempe, Arizona are laying claim to being the first major metropolitan area in the United States to deploy citywide wireless Internet access. MobilePro Corp. and Strix Systems have been contracted to provide a mesh network covering the entire city, which is to be in place by late summer or early fall. Downtown Tempe and the Arizona State University will have free access available, while the rest of the city will be offered monthly subscriptions ($20 for dial-up speed and $30 to $40 for high-speed wireless). Local broadband suppliers have been quiet on this, unlike elsewhere."

Re:winter home

[Anonymous Coward]

Well why the FUCK didn't you tell the REST OF US?

Re:Go Canada

[the MaD HuNGaRIaN]

Let's see.....Tempe climate Vs Anywhere in Canada climate.

Uh, no---we're not interested.

Wireless broadband gaming Tempe style

[digitaldc]

Get everyone in Tempe AZ to get with it and get a massive online Sims game going. Everyone can live out a life and never leave the house.
The benefits will be enormous. Traffic will be lighter and delivery & gaming support services will reap great rewards!

Re:I Don't See This as Something to Celebrate

[SpaceAdmiral]

I agree. The only purpose of government is to ensure a decent butter-churn in every home.