Special Project: 63rd Street Wireless Access

The 63rd Street Growth Commission’s WiFi project is one of the most exciting projects we currently have underway. As the first grass roots Wi-Fi installation effort in the United States, the project is attracting considerable publicity (visit our News section for related articles).

Designed to establish “digital excellence” in our commercial district, the project is creating free wireless (Wi-Fi) “hot spots” along 63rd Street starting at Western Avenue and ending at Central Park. To do this, a Cisco 1300 wireless access point will be installed every two blocks that provides access to a business class internet account from COMCAST or RCN.

The project gives local businesses internet access for a nominal monthly charge. This allows business owners to provide free wireless access to their customers, communicate directly with anyone with internet access, and gain a new avenue for direct local marketing.

The project also provides free internet access to residents living in the immediate area. With resident access comes the opportunity for cost-effective internet marketing for local businesses.

Once Phase I is operating successfully, the Growth Commission’s plan is to expand the project, with the goal of providing access all the way to Cicero.

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