San Jose, Calif., Launches Fast Public Wi-Fi

One of the nation’s fastest free public Wi-Fi networks was unveiled in downtown San Jose, Calif., on March 14. Partnering with hardware provider Ruckus Wireless and an engineering team at SmartWAVE Technologies, the city upgraded both its infrastructure and its equipment to revitalize its existing Wi-Fi network and create new opportunities for the city and its residents.

The new network, which cost the city about $94,000 up front, and $22,000 annually, will complement a changing atmosphere in downtown San Jose, CIO Vijay Sammeta said. The City Council recently approved curbside dining, an activity that will be greatly enhanced by the public’s ability to access high-speed Internet.

By Colin Wood

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