Milwaukee, Wisc., votes to let firm build it a network: Midwest Fiber Networks will be allowed to spend $20 million to build out a citywide wireless network; they'll receive a 14-year contract with an option for six more years. The network should be built within 18 months, with a demonstration network up and running in four months.
This is a sweet deal for Midwest because they'll be allowed to pull fiber through the city's underground conduits. It's not an exclusive deal for Midwest Fiber.