City of Champaign, the home of University of Illinois, is getting an outdoor Wi-Fi solution using adaptive beamforming smart antennas from Go Networks. The Wi-Fi network, serviced by Pavlov Media, provides free wireless internet access to downtown Champaign outdoor cafes and the historic West Side Park.
Go Networks has implemented MIMO Wi-Fi technology for delivery of voice, video and data. Their xRF smart antenna technology is said to provide superior Wi-Fi performance and coverage and reduces the number access points required per sq mile.
“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.
The new network was completed prior to the return of nearly 40,000 University of Illinois students following summer break. “This new wireless network is made possible both by the superior technology of GO Networks and by the vision of the leaders of the City of Champaign,” said Mark Scifres, CEO, Pavlov Media.
Pavlov Media delivers customized offerings of high-speed Internet services, digital video entertainment, and telephone services to Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) such as student housing, luxury apartments and exclusive homeowner’s associations.
GO Networks is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextWave Wireless, whose family of companies also includes NextWave Broadband, PacketVideo, IPWireless and GO Networks. NextWave Wireless is headquartered in San Diego.
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