According to the July 18th issue of the Kansas City Star, Johnson County and three cities (Overland Park, Olathe & Lenexa) are exploring the option of creating a wireless information system. Unlike Orlando, Florida who started building a system and stopped and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who built a system for emergency personnel and goverment employees; Johnson County is looking for a private and a public wireless Wi-Fi System.
The Johnson County is looking to build a public/private Wi-Fi mesh that could bring cheaper internet access, a more productive goverment and a better emergency response.
The telecom and cable providers will be mounting a stiff opposition to the study and possible implementation of a giant Wi-Fi mesh.
Overland Park, Olathe and Lenexa are looking to spend $45,000 to fund the study.
This looks like a great idea and with over 300 communities researching the idea, Johnson County is looking to stay ahead of the technology curve.
What do you think about Johnson County building a Wi-Fi mesh? Would you pay for such a service? Should the money to build such a Wi-Fi system come from private or public funds?
Chris Dowell
www.DowellTaggart.com
The Southwest Johnson County Referral and Networking Group meets every Friday morning from 7:30-8:30 am at the Tumbleweed Grill. The cost to attend is bring 35 business cards. The cost to be a full member is bring a smile!
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