Good WiFi Makes Good Neighbours
12 Nov 2004I found this article quite interesting. It talks about how we can share our broadband connection with our neighbours by allowing them to access our WiFi access-point.
It might seem strange idea but imagine this way an entire city can go WiFi. Yes, this is a project called Community Hotspot Project. I believe, it started in New York to make NYC wireless but it has also spread in other parts of USA.
You can download a kit which comes with some applications for hotspot setup, bandwidth control etc. There are some more applications which allow users interact with WiFi owner.
That's how it becomes a small community within the hotspot area, where visitors/users can say 'Thanks' to hotspot owner or talk about anything :). Some people seem to have made good friends, that's what the subject of this post says.
I find this idea cool. In my SF visit, I have been using such open WiFi connection for almost one month, until I setup my own WiFi access point.
I would also do the same thing in India provided I have enough bandwidth. But I am still wondering, which is the best broadband provider(ISP) in Bangalore?
During my search, I came across this link(PDF), which gave me a better idea about different broadband players in Bangalore.
- Links referred in this post:-</p>
- What is WiFi?
- Good WiFi Makes Good Neighbours - Main Story Link
- NYCwireless Community Hotspot Project Link
- Broadband in Bangalore Report Link(PDF)