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Municipal Wireless Kicking Tail in Kansas

buzz.lawrencian.com — A municipal wireless provider in Lawrence, Kansas is showing the rest of the country how it is done. Lawrence Freenet's low income focus has forced a dominant cable operator to become the first in the nation to provide free broadband to low income families. Not bad.

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  • oojoshua, on 01/11/2008, -0/+0One small step for WiFi, one giant leap for mankind.
  • gringochilango, on 01/11/2008, -0/+0I know the guys that started this project and they're doing a really good thing. People who can afford the net pay *less* than what the cable & dsl companies are charging in Lawrence, plus like 10% of those paid subscriptions goes to help pay for net access for low income families with school aged children. I imagine their low prices forced the local cable internet provider to drop their prices & also offer free access to low income families.
  • geebs2525, on 01/11/2008, -0/+0Well Done! The group of individuals at Lawrence Freenet made a real change in a town that is dominated by one media group. The idea was extremely far fetched when introduced. This is a HUGE accomplishment!! I hope this catches on and that other locations use this same strategy to lower internet costs. Congratulations Lawrence! Congratulations Lawrence FREENet!!!!!!!!!
  • offlogic, on 01/12/2008, -0/+0Lawrence Freenet has proven that "pro-bono" service can shame the monopolies into lowering their prices and even doing the right thing on occasion. The fact that they are doing it on a modest budget makes me wish they'd launch a franchise in my area.
    Keep up the good work gang!
  • MattZimms, on 01/23/2008, -0/+0I have been to their offices and know one of the personal that works there. He is a great guy and a real visionary. The technology they work with is amazing and they are ahead of their game. Look for these guys to be leading the pack and providing insight for the future. Keep up the good work my friend!!!
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