Can Wi-Fi be a moneymaker for government?

Augusta, Ga., recently implemented a municipal Wi-Fi strategy that may finally prove financially workable for both governments and partnering vendors. The city built the network, which went live March 26, with grant money and will pay most of the network's future maintenance costs. In return, the vendor selling services on the network will give Augusta a share of the profits, which the city expects will cover maintenance costs of the network.

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