Seattle's Gigabit Squared network appears to have failed, illustrating a recurring problem with all municipal or joint venture Internet access efforts, namely creation of sustainable revenue models.
Gigabit Squared had hoped to use municipal dark fiber as the backbone for a gigabit access network in parts of Seattle. But the effort seems to have foundered for financial reasons, even before any construction began.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Seattle's Gigabit Squared Fails: Sustainability Remains an Issue for Muni Access Networks
Gary Kim was cited as a global "Power Mobile Influencer" by Forbes, ranked second in the world for coverage of the mobile business, and as a "top 10" telecom analyst. He is a member of Mensa, the international organization for people with IQs in the top two percent.
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