Daily Wireless recently posted their list of the 10 Most Connected Cities. Cities include:

1. Seoul, South Korea
2. Taipei, Taiwan
3. Tokyo, Japan
4. Kong, China
5. Singapore
6. Stockholm, Sweden
7. Various Municipal Projects, United States
8. Paris, France
9. Shoreditch, England
10. Silicon Valley, United States

While it’s not surprising it is disconcerting to see that the US has one true contender for the top 10. But on a more optimistic note, it’s fun to take a look at the US cities that do get a mention:

Most Wired US Cities named in the original article:

1. St. Cloud, Florida – the City offers free high speed wireless statistics from Sep 2006 indicate 77 percent take rate (in first 6 months of offer)
2. Mountain View, California – Google is offering free wireless Internet to their hometown city.
3. Tempe, Arizona – The municipal network WIFI is available to citizens with a subscription. (Only 15 percent of residents subscribe.)
4. Corpus Christi, Texas – Built by Northrop Grumman; city is negotiating (at time of publish) with EarthLink and other Internet service providers to operate it

I think it’s worth noting that most of the most connected cities actually have wireless networks; not necessarily Fiber to the Home or any other option. I think that is a statement on the publishers (DailyWireless) than a testament on the technology or wireless as the primary definition of connectedness. It does make me think that I wish Google would relocate to Minnesota!