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Better fiber-optic access, free Wi-Fi top Missoula tech companies’ wish lists

Free Wi-Fi and better access to fiber-optic lines are both at the top of the wish list of some "technology companies" recently surveyed in Missoula.

Late last year, a Missoula City Council subcommittee conducted the survey to determine how municipal government can best support the economic development of local businesses with a focus on technology. Councilwoman Caitlin Copple, who chairs the Economic Development Subcommittee, said research shows fiber – not "free" Wi-Fi – drives economic development, but pulling cables up to businesses isn’t always easy because of the cost.

"Getting the fiber into actual buildings so that they can use it is tricky," said Copple, who also noted "free" Wi-Fi isn’t actually free because someone pays, even if the user doesn’t.

By KEILA SZPALLER of the Missoulian

Full Story: http://missoulian.com/news/local/better-fiber-optic-access-free-wi-fi-top-missoula-tech/article_2a483cb8-5546-11e2-8b37-001a4bcf887a.html

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