Posted by Mike Perkowski
In the never-boring world of municipal wireless networks, arguably the single hottest topic today is who’s going to pay for the network’s build-out and operation — in short, the business model. We at MuniWireless have just published important new research that helps shed light on this issue in our 2007 Business Models Report. This study, based on interviews with more than 230 municipalities, service providers and systems integrators, highlights some key trends about wireless network business models for cities and counties.
For instance, the study sheds light on how future/planned networks will be funded and operated, compared to how municipalities have handled that so far. It also talks about why public officials decide to outsource the network — or keep it in-house. It’s great information for product vendors, service providers or municipalities — but it also is important for any of you who are residents of a city, county, incorporated village or some other kind of municipality. Read the rest of this entry »
