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  • Toledo govt didn't seek enough input from local businesses and universities.1
    • Since the Jan 2007 announcement, City may be rushing the project.
  • Taxpayers could pay over $2 million for the project.2
  • MetroFi's business model of offering free service does not make economic sense.3
    • MetroFi's main income source is two venture capital firms.
    • Advertising alone is not expected to generate enough money to cover installation and maintenance costs.
  • Toledo already has dozens of wireless "hot spots" around the city.4
    • 2005 study ranked Toledo fifth on the most unwired list.
  • Toledo only received two proposals.5
  • Access is not available inside homes and apartments.6
    • Residents will need to purchase additional hardware to get service.
  • Unstable project leadership7
    • Director of Toledo’s Department of Information Services quits or was fired Jun 21, 2007.
  • Lack of funding support by City Council.8
  • Next-gen wireless technology is "right around the corner," which could make WiFi irrelevant.9

References

1 Feb 18, 2007 Toledo Blade story

2 May 31, 2007 Toledo Blade story

3 Mar 13, 2007 Toledo Blade story

4 Jun 7, 2005 Toledo Talk thread Toledo unwired

5 Feb 21, 2007 Toledo Blade story

6 May 31, 2007 story Cities Struggle With Wireless Internet

7 Jun 22, 2007 Toledo Blade story Toledo Wi-Fi chief quits, then is fired in dispute with mayor

8 Jun 26, 2007 Toledo Blade story Toledo council withholds OK for $2.16M Wi-Fi plan; answers sought to financial, legal concerns

9 Jul 3, 2007 Toronto Star story WiFi revolution hits a snag

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created by jr on May 31, 2007 at 10:34:02 pm
updated by admin on Nov 17, 2007 at 06:44:55 pm     Comments: 0

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