Wireless technology is increasingly being used by cities and counties across the nation in innovative and creative ways for such

Wireless technology is increasingly being used by cities and counties across the nation in innovative and creative ways for such things as improving citizen access to government services, helping government operate more efficiently, creating a stronger sense of community, enhancing economic development, and providing more options for wireless access to the Internet.

In recognizing the potential benefits of advanced wireless networks for Rockland, Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef in the State of the County Address formally announced the creation of Rockland County Wireless Initiative, with a goal of connecting all of Rockland County by providing residents, schools and businesses with cost-effective, high-speed access to the internet. Following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the County selected the consulting firm Civitium (siv it’ ē um) to conduct a feasibility study with the goal of determining if Rockland County should facilitate a countywide wireless broadband network.

Results of the Feasibility Study: (click here)