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citywideorhotspot

@verizon.n

Re: Of Course It's Probably Failing

So ALL of orlando had it, from the boondocks to the city limits eh?

What would have been a better idea was to promote it in HOT SPOTS where people could go and use the service rather than complete 100% coverage. In ways that promote tourism and commerce, ya'd think that would have been the impetus to spur economic development, but no.. my guess is they wanted this initiative to fail in the public eye so others wouldn't try it,
If its no good for Orlando, its no good for your town, as if so goes Orlando, FL, so goes the country... but everyone turned their back on that motto way back in 2000 (Approximately Novemberish)
gbrown759

join:2003-05-03
Ridgeland, MS

Re: Of Course It's Probably Failing

said by citywideorhotspot:

So ALL of orlando had it, from the boondocks to the city limits eh?
I thought the article clearly said that it was available only in the downtown area.

I could see $1,800/mo. if it was city-wide, but that seems a little pricey for just a few blocks.
ossito16

join:2004-07-31
Whiting, IN

Re: Of Course It's Probably Failing

I agree. I would hardly consider Orlando having a downtown. that is far from being the hub of major business.
OMNISPRING

join:2004-04-06
Orlando, FL

The Orlando project was only a Hot Spot around Lake Eola Park.
they were not providing service to the local residents or businesses. For a city to offer bandwidth at a city park, that's ok. But for a city to get into the internet business for profit.....that's not ok. If it's not stopped, then what will the next business be that they get's into???? Be concerned, you could end up in the unemployment line if they compete in whatever business you earn a living at. When they are funded with your tax dollars, then they have an unfair advantage in whatever business they decide to get into.

Food for thought. Look how well run the public schools are?
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