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There has been a lot of press recently around Denver International Airport moving from a “paid” wifi service to a “free” service. I had the opportunity to speak with Mikael Rasmussen who is the WiFi Manager for Qwest Government Services and has the actual responsibility for running and maintaining all of the wireless LAN services at DIA. The free network is getting most of the publicity today but Mikael also has the responsibility for other wireless LAN services that the airlines and the airport use for things like baggage handling and security. Mikael inherited the AirWave Wireless Management Suite when Qwest took over responsibility for the network but has quickly become a convert as he’s had to deal with legacy networks and multiple vendors. Take a listen and feel free to post questions on our forum.

As the wireless access point has continued its maturation process, the outdoor WiFi solutions have become robust and service providers are looking at new ways to leverage the technology.

The result is a powerful niche market that has caught the interest of cities of all sizes.

Muniwireless.com, owned and operated by Esme Vos, is a well-respected resource and we were lucky enough to have Esme Vos join us and share her insights on the industry.

Click here to view the “Municipal Wireless Market Overview” webcast.