How Does Project Lily Pad Work to Bring Free Wireless Internet to Cincinnati?
Project Lily Pad handles the technical and sponsorship details involved in creating a wireless hotspot at a predetermined Cincinnati location, called a “Lily Pad.” A potential Lily Pad location is recruited by Project Lily Pad wireless specialists, and subsequently surveyed to determine hardware and cost requirements involved in installing wireless Internet services in that location. The surrounding community and Project Lily Pad work together with Time Warner Internet to identify a sponsor willing to cover installation costs in a tax-deductible donation. The process of turning a location into a Lily Pad is completed by a round of awareness raising marketing efforts, so residents of Cincinnati will be able to find and use the new Lily Pad to its full potential.
