[BC] Mobile streaming - who needs IBOC?

[Kirk Harnack]

Mark Humphrey wrote:
> Philadelphia is currently building a city-wide WiFi broadband "mesh
> network" which will provide broadband access to a population of about
> 1.5 million.  The projected capital expense is $10 million, but these
> projects usually run over budget, so let's figure $15 million.  This
> system will support access to thousands of high-quality audio streams,
> plus everything else on the Internet. See:
> http://www.phila.gov/wireless/index.html

Mark,

What actual data rate can a free wifi user expect on Philly's broadband 
network?

Last fall I connected while near the convention center (where the NAB 
Radio Show was) and experienced lousy bit rates.  Less than dial-up.

Best!

Kirk Harnack