Hartford Launches First Stage in Muni-Built Wi-Fi Network

Hartford, Conn., spends $1m on pilot program to start gapping massive digital divide. The pilot project will encompass 5,000 homes and 75,000 people, with an additional 50,000 commuters exposed downtown. The city will sell 900 refurbished computers at $150 each, no more than one per household, coupled with a 45-minute training session. The computers will have Wi-Fi installed. More in-depth classes will be offered at libraries as the network expand.