Several authorities in Las Vegas Valley consider Wi-Fi: Sprint has opted to unwire Henderson, while Clark County and Las Vegas consider a joint proposal for the entire valley. The first RFP covers feasibility. Sprint and Cox are both interested. North Las Vegas is interested, but won't be part of the first RFP.
Trial networks are set up for eventual state-wide coverage: The Rhode Island Wireless Innovation Networks (RI-WINS) has been discussing state-wide wireless access for so long that when they began is seemed ludicrous; now, merely difficult. The idea now puts WiMax in the core and Wi-Fi at the edge for access. The state comprises 1,000 square miles, and the network could be running within two years. The network would serve private, public, and residential purposes. The group estimates 120 WiMax base stations would provide core access, although 240 WiMax base stations are planned for Philadelphia's 135 square miles.