ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The City of Orlando will launch a city master plan to make the Internet more accessible to the residents of Parramore.
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According to census data, nearly 50% of residents in the Parramore area lack quality internet access. Once approved by the City Council, the program will address this issue by providing free Wi-Fi to the area.
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The City of Orlando must fully design and map out the logistics of the Parramore public Wi-Fi project before it manifests. Since the source of funds falls under Accelerate Orlando, the City Council should approve it before procurement issues these task orders.
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Wi-Fi access points and agreements with local companies like OUC are still being determined to bring the idea full circle.
After logistics are discussed further and the agreements are completed, City Staff will review options to fully design and build the project based on the Wi-Fi AP locations, etc. and seek future City Council approval for these efforts.
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