What purpose do municipal broadband networks serve?
Municipal broadband networks serve the digital infrastructure needs of cities and communities who are committed to delivering public wireless Internet access to their residents, businesses, and municipal workers. These networks offer a wireless “third pipe” for commercial Internet access and also provide municipal employees with mobile access anywhere in the city-improving field productivity and allowing them to operate more effectively out of the office. Municipal broadband networks are a competitive alternative to other high-speed Internet services and can help bridge the digital divide for a wide range of users, especially those without previous access to the Internet.
