EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Free Wi-Fi could eventually be available at El Paso County parks, but county officials are weighing the potential benefits against the cost of installing and maintaining the service.
According to a presentation from the El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department, installing Wi-Fi across all 16 county parks would cost an estimated $4.1 million in the first year for deployment, including electrical infrastructure, equipment, installation, permitting and engineering.
The estimated cost of operations, maintenance and internet connectivity would add another $683,316 in the first year, bringing the total initial cost to approximately $4.8 million…