Municipal Broadband Snapshot Reports

This series of qualitative research and analysis reports provide an overview of major issues impacting municipalities' pursuit of citywide broadband wireless networks. The objective is to help cities make better business operations decisions that result in networks which meets constituents' needs and expectations.

Each report expands on a theme presented in Fighting the Good Fight for Municipal Wireless, the book that helps readers understand both the business and political issues that should be addressed when developing and deploying a citywide wireless network. Those interviewed speak from experience and with a level of insight that can add new perspectives to your thinking.

January 2007 Snapshot
Muni Wireless Mobile Applications: A View from the Field
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May 2007 Snapshot
When Crisis Hits the Fan - Muni Wireless to the Rescue
Snapshot addendum: Minneapolis network meets the challenge

June 2007 Snapshot
Making the Case for AMI and ROI: Taking automated meter reading (AMR) to the next great level
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July 2007 Snapshot
The Economic Development Impact of Municipal Broadband

October 2007 Snapshot
After the Shakeout: Getting it right the second time around
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2006 Reports

February 2006 Snapshot
What's the Price of "Free"
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June 2006 Snapshot
Effective Technology Due Diligence: The key to successful muni wireless deployments
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July 2006 Snapshot
What Businesses Have to Say about Municipal Wireless
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