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4-2 Short Paper: The Wonderful World of Free Wi-Fi 4-2 Short Paper: The Wonderful World of Free Wi-Fi Jamika Needom Southern New Hampshire University IT-505 Dr. Allyson Heisey

4-2 Short Paper: The Wonderful World of Free Wi-Fi Wi-Fi accessibility is an essential tool in the market today. With many working remotely, traveling, and patronizing businesses, access to Wi-Fi benefits everyone. This short paper will explore the benefits of accessible Wi-Fi to consumers from various sources. Whether it is free Wi-Fi offered by a business, municipal city, or internet provider, how the Wi-Fi is delivered will show how others provide a vast internet connection, expanding the discussion of how the city of Atlanta offers free Wi-Fi. Lastly, this short paper will weigh the pros and cons of providing municipal wireless networks. With the increase of virtual presence worldwide, access to the internet can be considered a fundamental human right. The Biden-Harris administration states, “It powers education and economy, supports our health and well-being, and connects us to our neighbors and those we love. Many without internet do not have the benefit to experience these core values, and roughly 1 in 5 American households do not have a connection to the Internet” (Biden, 2023). Accessing Wi-Fi is challenging; some municipal cities have offered their residents and visitors free Wi-Fi. With a free service like this, patrons can stay connected whether working in a public park, vacationing, or attending an event within the free Wi-Fi city limits. Only Wi-Fi-permitted appliances, such as laptop computers, tablets, cell phones, and like devices, can use broadband internet services. While we often use our private carriers for access at home, additional costs can increase when using internet services in public spaces. For example, Delta offers free Wi-Fi to its Sky Miles members to text and stream movies on their mobile devices and partners with cellular companies for extended internet usage for Wi-Fi-enabled devices for a short time. Implementing free wireless internet access all over the city benefits guests and the general public.

4-2 Short Paper: The Wonderful World of Free Wi-Fi Knowing what models to use is crucial when adopting a city-wide wireless network. Various models exist, but a mesh network is often more reliable than a hub or spoke framing. “A mesh network is one in which devices or nodes are linked, branching off other devices or nodes. These networks are set up to route data between devices and clients efficiently. They help organizations connect consistently throughout a physical space” (Gillis & Nolle, 2021). Mesh networks work cohesively when providing broadband access due to the multiple nodes available for connectivity in extensive ranges. If a large city relied on a hub or spoke network and lost connectivity, this could affect thousands of end users and those directly connected internally. Cities such as Atlanta offer free Wi-Fi to citizens and visitors throughout certain areas listed on their city’s website. The city’s IT Department finalized vast studies and exchanges with numerous local towns and National Municipalities on when and how to implement a city-wide municipal internet service. As a result, the city built a separate infrastructure to operate and deliver wireless services to multiple “hotspot” locations throughout the city. According to the city’s planning and agreements, they rely on a Mesh Network to support over 1000 simultaneous internet connections” (City of Atlanta, n.d.). The Wi-Fi reaches city parks with expansion to local businesses to keep users’ bandwidth. Finally, access to free Wi-Fi has its pros and cons. Having internet access in public allows any user to browse the web, conduct business, and continue interacting with people on social media or phone apps such as Facetime or Google Meet. Cons of having free public Wi-Fi are increased data usage that citizens pay through taxes, easily hacked due to cities not being responsible for any general information provided online, or access to private information used during public connections.

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4-2 Short Paper: The Wonderful World of Free Wi-Fi In conclusion, access to free Wi-Fi can benefit cities by offering patrons a way to stay connected in an emergency, and businesses can connect with patrons and increase commerce.

4-2 Short Paper: The Wonderful World of Free Wi-Fi References Biden, J. (2023). Why internet matters . Internet for All. https://www.internetforall.gov/why City of Atlanta (n.d.). City of Atlanta Wi-Fi Initiative: Committed to Providing New & Improved Services https://www.atlantaga.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10693/636245709418400000 Gillis, A. S., & Nolle, T. (2021, June 9). What is a mesh network? -- definition from whatis.com. IoT Agenda. https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/mesh- network-topology-mesh-network

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