cil has partnered with Internode, a locally based internet service provider to operate a free Wi-Fi network of more than 300 access points. A mesh topology of 3 to 1 ratio is used to reduce the number of fixed connections: about 100 access points are connected to a fibre or xDSL backhaul. The partnership means that the capital expenditure cost of network roll-out is borne by the City, and operating costs by Internode. While the revenues are zero, the Council benefits from information on people movement in the central business district, as well as providing a free service to attract tourists. Internode benefits from having a free Wi-Fi infrastructure over which it can offer premium services to its customers. Case Study Questions Why have many city-wide Wi-Fi networks failed to operate successfully? What are the technology, business and policy aspects of Adelaide free Wi-Fi? Is there a case for a local mobile operator to partner with Internode to use the Wi-Fi network? Are there any possible revenue streams? What are the associated costs with these business models? The contract between Adelaide City Council and Internode is up for renewal in 2020, after National Broadband Network roll-out is scheduled. Should the contract be renewed? Bluetooth Bluetooth is a personal area wireless communication tech- nology first developed by Ericsson in the mid-1990s for wireless headsets (pictured). 2 The technology has now been adopted for a number of applications such as wireless mouse and game con- soles which require transmission rates in orders of 1 Mbps over distances of several metres. Bluetooth has been further evolved to combine with a WLAN interface to provide transmission rates in the order of tens of Mbps. It is the second most widespread personal wireless technology after Wi-Fi, and ABI research 2 Bluetooth headset for mobile phones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth#/media/File:Bluetooth, headset.jpg. Broadband Telecommunications Technologies and Management Figure 12.8 Bluetooth enabled device shipment. Source