Michigan municipal networks legislation would block speedy deployment

The Wifi Network reports:

Blogger Edward Vielmetti has sent along details on a bill (HB5327) being considered in the Michigan state legislature that would impose delays of up to two years before a local government can begin a municipal wireless project. In effect, the locals must allow two private providers the opportunity to take up to one year each to provide service before the local government can begin.

For more details see my special purpose blog Michigan Wireless Internet. This will have a direct impact on local Ann Arbor area projects like Wireless Washtenaw.

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