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OK, I'll bite. I don't see any motivation for the CDDs (that is where you amenities bill comes from) to do this. The infrastructure to deliver internet is already in place (coax and fiber) for private companies to do this. Cellphone companies also have the infrastructure already in place to "sort of do this" via cell towers. You are suggesting that the CDDs put yet another set of infrastructure in place? I don't see it happening.

Originally Posted by Wavy Chips

Ok, time to stir the pot. The cable companies (not dish) basically provide 2 things, television and internet. In both cases you can buy various packages based on your needs and budget. We've talked about various options for the television side, but what about the internet side? I assume 90%+ of villagers have internet and 90%+ of those folks get their internet from a cable company. I'm guessing that internet costs $30 on up per month based on the speed you want. So, conceptually speaking what would you think if TV started a "non-profit" muni Wi-Fi system to provide internet service to the entire complex? And, what would you be willing to pay? There are a number of cities around the world that have this setup, so it does work, but I don't know how well. TV has a great infrastructure setup, a closed loop community, a central billing structure, so it "could" work? Would you be willing to pay and extra $1, $2, $3 per month on your amenities bill for average to above average internet speed in exchange for routers attached to half the light poles on every street. If you want more that what the muni Wi-Fi offers, you are free to purchase a package from a cable company. It would be just like golf, we all pay for free golf (if that makes sense) whether we use it or not, and we are free to pay for golf outside of that if we choose.