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Fort Lauderdale proposes broadband pilots, park Wi‑Fi and more cameras to support safety and digital access
Summary
City IT and police leaders briefed commissioners on broadband pilots (an 8x8 District 3 pilot ~ $713,007.61), expanding public Wi‑Fi at 35 sites, digital training and a coordinated camera rollout to improve public safety and connectivity.
Fort Lauderdale’s IT director proposed a layered approach to digital access and public‑safety technology, combining targeted pilot projects, expanded public Wi‑Fi and camera installations in high‑need areas.
Ron McKenzie, IT Director, explained differences between coax, fiber and MiFi, and said the city operates 35 public Wi‑Fi locations with limited bandwidth. He…
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