Japan launched urban Wi-Fi network

Japan has just launched the world's largest Wi-Fi network in Oklahoma City. The network of nearly 900 km ² worth 5 million USD is invested with the budget of the urban development fund and consumer protection.

According to local officials, it is also the largest state-owned telecom network. This network is used exclusively for interdisciplinary agency activities and public security maintenance in the city.

The Wi-Fi network is made up of 1,200 routers that incorporate lights into city streets and public places in the city. With the mesh structure, creating a mechanism of rotating operation so that if there is a problem with the router, the signal will be transferred to adjacent equipment to ensure the system is always stable and circulated.

Hostspot mounted on a high-voltage light pole.(Photo: concurringopinions.com)

The application of Wi-Fi networks in situations of accidents or fires allows police to access electronic map data systems to quickly identify locations. The identity along with the images of the victims were also provided immediately through the demographic information network, the fire brigade could also deploy the fire truck and continue to download additional maps to make plans. Detailed rescue, minimize risks.

Oklahoma City officials also offer a vision of upcoming applications for public services. Director of IT Commission Mark Meier said traffic engineers have proposed a project to run traffic over Wi-Fi and coordinate the management of buses running in the city to avoid delays. for passengers.