A proposed partnership between the City of Princeton and T-Mobile could bring as many as a dozen wireless hot spots to the city in the coming months.
Princeton City Council heard a report from Mayor Kota Young who said the 5G hot spots would cost the city about $30 each a month. If they choose to use all 12, it would be $360 a month.
When school districts moved to virtual learning last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of internet signal strength in parts of the county became apparent. While the city has discussed providing wireless internet in the past, last year showed the importance.
click to download audioYoung said he has been impressed with the T-Mobile partnership in getting the city covered with a 5G internet signal.
click to download audioYoung said the hot spots would be located at several locations in and near the downtown area.
click to download audioPrinceton native Dr. Chris George brought the idea of the hotspots to both his mother, Councilwoman Pat George, and the mayor. The hot spots were tested at the Dotson Days celebration last month where Dr. George discussed how the idea began
click to download audioWhile action this week would likely have guaranteed the hot spots in place for the annual Black Patch Heritage Festival, Young asked the council to discuss the proposal with their constituents to see how and where they can best serve the city.
Princeton City Council heard a report from Mayor Kota Young who said the 5G hot spots would cost the city about $30 each a month. If they choose to use all 12, it would be $360 a month.
When school districts moved to virtual learning last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of internet signal strength in parts of the county became apparent. While the city has discussed providing wireless internet in the past, last year showed the importance.
click to download audioYoung said he has been impressed with the T-Mobile partnership in getting the city covered with a 5G internet signal.
click to download audioYoung said the hot spots would be located at several locations in and near the downtown area.
click to download audioPrinceton native Dr. Chris George brought the idea of the hotspots to both his mother, Councilwoman Pat George, and the mayor. The hot spots were tested at the Dotson Days celebration last month where Dr. George discussed how the idea began
click to download audioWhile action this week would likely have guaranteed the hot spots in place for the annual Black Patch Heritage Festival, Young asked the council to discuss the proposal with their constituents to see how and where they can best serve the city.
