The Minneapolis municipal wireless broadband network is beginning to go live across the city. Construction on the Downtown portion of the network is already complete. The promotional brochure claims that residents will be able to get download speeds of up to 6Mbps, which is comparable to what I get now with Comcast. I’m dubious that I can pick up a wi-fi signal from up here on the 19th floor, but I read here that residents in high-rise buildings who are beyond the reach of the wireless signal can get a wired connection for a price that’s still cheaper than cable. I’d be happy to give Comcast less of my money, but I need to investigate further before committing to anything.
Incidentally, I was at an event yesterday at the Central Library to celebrate the launch of the wireless network when someone approaches me and asks, “Aren’t you that guy with that blog?” You know you’ve arrived in the exurbs of celebrity when people start referring to you as “That Guy”.
