New York City leaders want to provide free wireless Internet access in all of the city's public parks.
The City Council will hold a hearing Monday on progress and plans for developing wireless access in parks throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Queens.
New York City ranks second in the United States and tenth in the world for the number of public wireless hotspots, with more than 650, according to Wi-Fi hotspot directory JiWire. San Francisco ranks first in the United States.
The Department of Parks and Recreation's revenue team hopes to unveil wireless hotspots in 18 parks, while private and non-profit groups have already developed several wireless spots in New York City parks, including Bryant Park and the South Street Seaport.
Councilmember Gale Brewer wants to encourage private companies to collaborate with local government leaders and residents to increase the number of public parks with wireless access. City employees, industry representatives and interest groups plan to testify at the hearing.
|
Public Display: Hot Scenes From XChange Public Sector Hundreds of VARs, integrators, vendors and analysts descended on the Sawgrass Marriott in Jacksonville, Fla., last week for XChange Public Sector. Here's a look at what you missed if you weren't there, from heated health-care and government discussion to just plain heat. |
|
CRN 2010 Public Sector Awards: Meet The Big Winners CRN saluted four vendors and five VARs and integrators at XChange Public Sector in Jacksonville. Have a look at who took home the hardware this year, including Public Sector Integrator of the Year. |
|
10 Burning Questions For The Public Sector Channel As XChange Public Sector kicks off in Jacksonville June 12, here's a look at some of the most pressing issues for public sector VARs and integrators, from cybersecurity and firm-fixed-price contracts to green technology and small business priorities. |
 More
Slide Shows |
