Over the last few days I have read several reports and bogs from others online who have pointed out the Muni WiFi network was available during the time when none of the wireless carriers networks were usable. Like other large events cell phone networks get jammed with all circuits are busy and maxed out capacity.
Minneapolis' wireless network provided by USI Wireless opened the city’s WiFi network for free for 24 hours to anyone who could use it. Network traffic jumped from 1,000 users to 6,000. People with WiFi-enabled phones could make voice calls, and anyone with a WiFi enabled laptop PC or other device could send instant messages, video, photos or e-mail. USI Wireless had to add extra access points to accommodate the increased demand.
However a Muni WiFi network can be swamp and jammed just like a cell network can. However the Muni WiFi network in the case was very important in the rescue efforts following the bridge collapse.
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