Some time ago I wrote about ArNET, the wireless network of the municipality of Argyroupolis. The project is intriguing by the fact that this is the only large scale municipal wireless network in Greece. So, I asked an interview with... (Continue reading)
I’ve read Rob Atksinson’s and George Ou’s article published in the latest FTTH Prism newsletter entitled “Why Municipal Fiber Hasn’t Succeeded“. The authors argue that municipal broadband has not been successful because municipal broadband initiatives have not proven to be... (Continue reading)
In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date information on broadband developments around the world, I’ve decided to enrich the content of this blog with insight and opinions from key broadband experts. The first topic I plan to cover... (Continue reading)
The City of Argyroupoli, is a south suburb of the greater Athens metropolitan area. This average size municipality (~33k citizens) is completing next week its ambitious plan for creating a citywide mesh wireless broadband access network – Arnet. Arnet offers... (Continue reading)
“Municipal & Utility Guidebook to Bringing Broadband Fiber Optics to Your Community” is an insightful publication by Public Technology Institute which aims to serve as a reference point for local authorities that want to bring broadband reality into their communities.... (Continue reading)
Last weekend I visited the island of Naxos, during a long business/holidays weekend of October. Well, there is fibre in Naxos and here’s the proof for it. Check the picture at the end! All public buildings (hospitals, municipal services etc)... (Continue reading)