Tired of Renting Hotspots, School District Putting Up Its Own Towers

 According to NBC News, The Dallas Independent School District (TX) is building its own network of towers, including 90-foot structures at several schools. It’s been renting mobile hotspots for upwards of 40,000 students during the pandemic, with each one costing the district $25 per month. Now, it’s banking on a long-term solution. 

Jack Kelanic, chief technology officer for the district, said, “It’s kind of like renting versus owning.” The district’s solution is to take its wholesale internet service, a decade-old fiber-optic network, and provide free service for neighborhoods most in need to make remote learning available. Continue Reading