Bill Coleman is currently at the Building the Broadband Economy 2009 Intelligent Community Forum conference in NY this week. He is sending back quick reactions and news from the conference…

It was fun to see the excitement of community leaders last night at the ICF
reception. These Top Seven communities were recognized for their efforts and their results in transforming their economies.

It has been an interesting morning as well. We heard from Fredericton New Brunswick about their communities. They have a unique approach to network provision and use. A community fiber loop serves the public sector and some large users. Free wifi serves large areas of the community. Private providers serve residents and small and medium businesses.

Their neighbor, Moncton, is also a top seven community. They have wifi on their buses!