Wireless broadband, with signals capable of passing through trees and buildings, is providing companies with a new means of reaching the "last mile" of their communications infrastructure, according to Barlow Keener, principal of the Keener Law Group.

Many elements go into the decision to build or develop a machine-to-machine (M2M) connection. Douglas Wilson, partner program manager for M2M solutions with Verizon, provides us with a list of the key points to consider.