In the not-too-distant future, South Florida could be covered in a wireless Internet blanket under which laptop users could check e-mail and surf the Web from sidewalk cafes, parks, libraries and even from their homes.

It’s already happening. A smattering of cities, such as Hollywood, have free limited wi-fi networks. A new network operated by Broward County - also free - just went online across a swath of downtown Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach is testing its own free citywide network this month.

Via: Miami Herald