More than half of Internet surfers now use high-speed Internet services provided by cable or phone company. That number has grown very slowly because the cost is so high. The average monthly cost for high-speed Internet access is $50. That’s because the cable and phone companies are monopolies and they are charging whatever they want at this time. Even people in third world countries have surpassed the United States in this area. But that is all about to change, and it could be up to your city or county government to make that change. You’ve probably heard of “Wi-Fi” or wireless fidelity, which means people can go to a store or area that has a Wi-Fi network and connect wirelessly to the Net. Now “Wi-Fi mesh technology” is coming on the scene and it allows entire cities and counties to connect wirelessly. It’s happening already in Jacksonville, Florida and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Now, Philadelphia and Boston are both considering “Wi-Fi mesh.” Some areas are charging between $10 and $15 a month; others are thinking of not charging a penny. So, this third player is going to crush the cable and phone company costs, which is great for us!