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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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Free municipal internet access
Maybe in the US
BBC News: Wi-fi cities spark hotspot debate
and where does any of this say "free"?
I don't think that is what is mean by:
"free" to the poor maybe (at least in the initial marketing phase). but nothing is free, especially in the US.
I don't think that is what is mean by:
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The 135-square-mile network will be built and managed by Earthlink, and will offer low-income residents service for about $10 (£5.70) a month.
A clutch of other cities are hoping to follow suit with free or low-cost services aimed at reconnecting poor communities, growing local businesses and giving new flexibility to the emergency services.
A clutch of other cities are hoping to follow suit with free or low-cost services aimed at reconnecting poor communities, growing local businesses and giving new flexibility to the emergency services.
"free" to the poor maybe (at least in the initial marketing phase). but nothing is free, especially in the US.
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