Oklahoma Town Provides Real-Time Streaming From Cop Cars, Free Wifi To Residents

Traffic wardens over in the UK have been wielding handheld camcorders for well over a year now, but Ponca City, Oklahoma is making waves here in America with a slightly more sophisticated alternative. In conjunction with Honeywell, the town is implementing a broadband mesh network comprised of over 490 wireless nodes and gateways from Tropos Networks, and aside from providing free WiFi to some 30 square miles of residents, it’s also hoping to use the abundant connectivity to help public safety.

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Posted On 24 November, 2008

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