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''Using the Public Airwaves to Connect and Strengthen Communities in New York City
''Using the Public Airwaves to Connect and Strengthen Communities in New York City


NYCwireless (<nowiki>http://www.nycwireless.net</nowiki>) is a {{tag|Nonprofit|non-profit}} organization that advocates and enables the growth of free, public {{tag|wireless}} internet access in {{tag|New York City}} and surrounding areas.  NYCwireless, founded in 2001, is an all-volunteer organization with seven (7) board members, five (5) special interest working groups and serves thousands of individuals throughout the New York City metro area.
NYCwireless (<nowiki>http://www.nycwireless.net</nowiki>) is a {{tag|Non-profit|non-profit}} organization that advocates and enables the growth of free, public {{tag|wireless}} internet access in {{tag|New York City}} and surrounding areas.  NYCwireless, founded in 2001, is an all-volunteer organization with seven (7) board members, five (5) special interest working groups and serves thousands of individuals throughout the New York City metro area.


Among U.S. [[:Category:City|cities]], New York has been a hotspot of activity with respect the development and use of public wireless access to the high-speed (or {{tag|broadband}}) internet.  NYCwireless has been leading that movement.  Originally started as an informal group of wireless [[:Category:Technology|technology]] enthusiasts, NYCwireless has grown into a multi-faceted organization that helps individuals and [[:Category:Communities|communities]] all across New York City to use wireless technology to provide free, public [[:Category:Internet|internet]] access.
Among U.S. [[:Category:City|cities]], New York has been a hotspot of activity with respect the development and use of public wireless access to the high-speed (or {{tag|broadband}}) internet.  NYCwireless has been leading that movement.  Originally started as an informal group of wireless [[:Category:Technology|technology]] enthusiasts, NYCwireless has grown into a multi-faceted organization that helps individuals and [[:Category:Communities|communities]] all across New York City to use wireless technology to provide free, public [[:Category:Internet|internet]] access.