"Launching a Wi-Fi network downtown has been a great boost to our community, putting us on par with larger cities' broadband wireless offerings. The positive response from our community has reaffirmed our choice of working with GO Networks and Pavlov Media," said T.J. Blakeman, Champaign's city planner. "We believe that the partnership between these two companies and our city is a testament to the quality of high-tech businesses we are able to attract.
Using existing street lights and traffic poles as mounting assets, the City of Champaign's Wi-Fi network is powered by GO Networks' innovative xRFTM adaptive beamforming smart antenna technology and is serviced by Pavlov Media. Computers with Wi-Fi capabilities can now get free broadband access to the Internet outdoors throughout the downtown area. In addition, with GO Networks' xRF smart antenna technology, Pavlov Media is able to provide superior Wi-Fi performance and coverage while significantly reducing the number Wi-Fi devices required for the area.
"GO Networks is committed to developing advanced solutions, purpose-built for maximizing outdoor Wi-Fi performance and superior economics for our customers," said Oz Leave, president and CEO of GO Networks. "We are excited to work with our partners, the City of Champaign and Pavlov Media, to make broadband wireless access - anywhere, anytime -- a reality for the entire downtown community."
The new network was completed prior to the return of nearly 40,000 University of Illinois students following summer break. Champaign is the home of University of Illinois,
"We believe that this network is a model for Wi-Fi network implementation in any municipality, and are particularly proud that the new network will benefit the community of Champaign, our home town and corporate headquarters," added Mark Scifres, CEO, Pavlov Media.
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