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Cooper City commission approves pilot public Wi‑Fi at Sue Ellen Park, plans fiber upgrade if needed
Summary
The Cooper City Commission voted to deploy public Wi‑Fi beginning at Sue Ellen Park, approving initial hardware and security measures with a plan to pursue a fiber upgrade if usage requires more bandwidth. Commissioners emphasized phased rollout, cybersecurity safeguards and coordination with park activities.
The Cooper City Commission voted to install a public Wi‑Fi system at Sue Ellen Park and to pursue a fiber‑optic connection later if demand grows, commissioners said at the commission meeting.
Commissioner Smith, sponsor of the proposal, said the city has existing internet service for staff and partners but not an open system for park visitors and youth sports. "We have the capability," Smith said, arguing the city should start at a major park and scale up if usage justifies…
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