PONTIAC ? Wireless Oakland started to become a reality Thursday when MichTel Communications began installation at the Troy Civic Center.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Troy officials, Automation Alley representatives and other involved with the project were on hand to answer questions. Wireless internet service in the Troy pilot area is expected to be available in late January 2006.
?We appreciate the support and commitment of the seven pilot communities to make this day a reality.? L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, said. ?Together, and with the support of our local communities we will complete our goal of blanketing Oakland County with wireless internet service.?
The County?s private-sector partner, MichTel Communications, will own, operate and maintain the network. Free Internet service will be offered at a lower bandwidth, and the private sector will charge fees for higher-end service.
The City of Troy is one of seven pilot communities that were chosen for the initial stages of Wireless Oakland. The remaining pilot areas are in the cities of Birmingham, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pontiac, Royal Oak, and Wixom. Service will follow in these pilot areas between January and March 2006.
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