Dayton considering free wireless network.

• Position: Ohio

City officials in Dayton are debating the merits of a free, city-wide wireless Internet network, a move that would promote Dayton as a technology leader.

The wireless network is expected to deliver close to T-1 speeds and will be accessible in public places, including parks and sidewalks, to people with wireless enabled devices.

The city is working to establish private/public partnerships to ensure the service can be provided free of charge to the users, according to William Hill, director of Dayton's information and technology...