According to officials, Orlando should see full coverage of wireless internet in the downtown area by October of 2007. The original time frame of early 2007 was set back by a few unforeseen technical issues. Some of the obstacles to note were debates over coverage areas, logistical/functionality concerns of the equipment, and current landscaping in selected areas. There are currently several spots of downtown who are up and running on the network(Wall St., the Courthouse, and Library areas) but most will have to wait until October as the equipment is phased in periodically.
The wi-fi coverage ranges a 9-square-mile area that will run to Brookhaven Drive to the north, Gore Street to the south, Summerlin Avenue to the east and Westmoreland Drive on the west.
Smart City Telecom, a Lake Buena Vista company is leading up the project that will provide free internet to the core of downtown Orlando.
