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 Many communities are interested in wireless broadband networks, but are unsure how to go about obtaining the service. Local governments are cautious to own and operate community networks and look to telecommunications carriers to bring service and expertise to their doorsteps. But, as many smaller communities know, telecommunications carriers must make large investments in infrastructure to extend their service reach to second-tier cities and often don’t feel the investment justifies the revenue potential.
Today, LastMile Communications can help. We offer a wireless content delivery solution that helps quickly and easily create wireless broadband networks for communities or other fixed geographical locations. Our WDirect™ 1000 Information Nodes can be mounted on any fixed point, like a wall or a lamppost, to create instant coverage, content and service delivery. Our unique proposition is that communities don’t have to wait for telecommunication carriers or local governments to purchase nodes—private citizens, local businesses and local entrepreneurs can invest in the technology one node at a time. Nodes have the ability to:
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Store local community-based information such as local directories, tourist information, information on restaurants and shops, or even self-published information from citizens
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Make this information available for download on wireless devices such as personal digital assistants, PC notebooks or select mobile phones
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Make wireless content available based on physical location, e.g., in-depth tourism information available at a tourist site or game information available at a stadium
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Create a personalized, non-intrusive wireless information channel for users
Benefits to node owners can include:
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Opportunities for hard benefits, such as revenue generation based on nominal fees charged for content delivery through local advertising
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Opportunities for soft benefits, such as a sense of community pride in bringing wireless service delivery to citizens
Local businesses and entrepreneurs can sponsor bringing their community visions to a profitable business reality by working in partnership with local governments, service providers and media companies. For example: local governments can play the role of “anchor tenant” for network services while local service providers manage deployment and local media companies, e.g., web design firms, can provide content.
To find out more about bringing wireless content and service delivery to your community, please contact us.
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