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EarthLink's woes put free muni Wi-Fi in peril
August 31, 2007
EarthLink says it can't afford to foot the bill to build citywide Wi-Fi networks, jeopardizing cities' plans to provide low-income residents with affordable broadband.
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Philly moves forward with Wi-Fi plan
March 2, 2006
The city outlines its planned Wi-Fi project and signs the final contract with EarthLink.
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Local officials sound off on municipal wireless
May 3, 2005
Representatives from cities across the country gather in Philadelphia to discuss plans for deploying broadband wireless networks.
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S.F. keeps pushing citywide Wi-Fi
August 17, 2005
San Francisco joins a growing group of cities planning to offer citywide Wi-Fi access for free or at low cost to consumers.
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Broadband boondoggle in the making
January 4, 2005
Tropos Networks CEO Ronald Sege says a new Pennsylvania law will slow the launch of faster, less expensive wireless broadband.
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Philadelphia reveals Wi-Fi plan
April 7, 2005
After a contentious fight with Verizon, Philadelphia releases a report outlining its ambitions for citywide wireless Internet access.
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Wi-Fi goes (West) Hollywood
January 4, 2005
The home of the Sunset Strip wants to build a free, citywide wireless network.
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Philly, Verizon reach accord on city Wi-Fi plan
December 1, 2004
Penn. governor signs closely watched legislation after Philadelphia and Verizon reach compromise on citywide project.
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Can Wi-Fi make it in Manhattan?
December 13, 2005
New York is taking hard look at municipal wireless services. City wants to bring affordable broadband to the masses.
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Wi-Fi run by cities: Yea or nay?
January 6, 2006
As cities consider building broadband networks, a debate continues over whether it's a good use of taxpayer dollars.
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Indiana kills anti-muni broadband bill
February 17, 2005
Indiana state assembly kills a bill that would limit cities from building their own broadband networks.
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Should you have a right to broadband?
October 21, 2005
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says a movement to enshrine your access to a broadband connection is fast gaining momentum.
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EarthLink aims to evolve
October 11, 2005
Trying to shed its dependence on cable and phone companies, the ISP courts broadband customers by diversifying in a big way.
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Google faces obstacles in S.F. Wi-Fi bid
October 4, 2005
Lawsuits or legislation could stymie deal, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom says.
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Tangled up in fiber
May 2, 2005
For communities planning to build out their own fiber networks, the devil is in the details.
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Should cities be ISPs?
June 23, 2005
Lobbyists are pressuring Congress to resolve whether governments should be selling Net access.
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Taking Wi-Fi power to the people
October 27, 2006
Spanish start-up FON will give away Wi-Fi routers to spur the creation of its grassroots network in San Francisco. Photo: Wi-Fi giveaway
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AT&T, start-up team in citywide Wi-Fi bid
July 21, 2006
AT&T and MetroFi have drafted a joint proposal to bid on the citywide Wi-Fi network being built in Riverside, Calif.
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Cisco enters citywide wireless market
November 15, 2005
Cisco Systems, a leading supplier of wireless gear in homes and businesses, is taking its technology outside as it helps cities build Wi-Fi networks.
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Cities brace for broadband war
May 2, 2005
Across the U.S., cities are planning tax-funded broadband networks. But they face fierce resistance from Bells and cable operators.
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