After the initial hype and pilot runs, Bangalore Unwired has come to a grinding halt. Delhi planned to WiFi enable the city and looks like the project has taken a backseat for now. Then came the turn of Pune / Pimpri and now South Asia’s Financial Capital, Mumbai wants to WiFi enable the city. TCS has given the green signal for BMC’s WiFi ambitions after conducting a feasibility study. BMC plans to go for JV where they provide the Tower infrastructure while the service provider will provide the connectivity.
BMC thinks that a citywide WiFi will act as a catalyst in its e-Governance. BMC official is of the opinion,
It will be simpler for citizens to communicate within themselves or even with the government agencies. The integrated online and service delivery will reduce the cost of interacting with the city and in particular will reduce the paper burden on citizens, businesses and organizations, including community organisations.
Hopefully you guys will get it going.