S. 3995 · 111th Congress

Federal Wi-Net Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2010-12-01
Latest action
2010-12-01 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Federal Wi-Net Act - Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to: (1) install or retrofit wireless Internet connections in federal buildings; and (2) allow eligible carriers, upon request, to install wireless neutral host systems in all publicly accessible federal buildings.

Authorizes the executive agency controlling a federal government building to grant an easement or rights-of-way, for the installation, construction, and maintenance of wireless transmitters and backhaul transmission, to an executive agency, state, or individual applicant.

Requires the Administrator to establish a fee for awarding such easement or rights-of-way that is based on fair market prices, subject to certain exceptions. Requires any fees collected to be used by the relevant agency for construction and maintenance of Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless neutral host systems.

Directs the Administrator to develop one or more master contracts to govern the placement of wireless transmitters on federal government buildings.