Melbourne Wireless

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The Melbourne Wireless Network in Rowville.
The Melbourne Wireless Network in Rowville.

Melbourne Wireless is a non-profit project to develop a community wireless network in Melbourne and end recurrent telco fees. The project uses widely-available, license-free technology to create a free, locally-owned wireless backbone.[1]

This metropolitan area network is detailed well on the organisation's website, which features dynamic mapping systems to show the current development of the network, and a wiki is used for collaboration on technical documents. [2]

Melbourne Wireless made significant contributions on the regulation and future of wireless broadband technologies, as well as the legality of community wireless networks within Australia during 2002.[3][4]

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  1. ^ Winder, Gary, "Another Enthusiasts’ Group — Melbourne Wireless", PC Update, 2004-04
  2. ^ Sinclair, Jenny What a wiki thing to do, Sydney Morning Herald, 2003-06-22
  3. ^ Melbourne Wireless Submission to standing committee
  4. ^ Official Committee Hansard Tuesday, 2 July 2002