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Citywide Wi-Fi isn't dead yet
September 25, 2007
Even as EarthLink is scaling back deployments, some cities and regional networks are pushing forward with plans to build citywide Wi-Fi networks.
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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 narrows Wi-Fi equipment choice
August 19, 2005
Philadelphia has narrowed down to two candidates its choice of vendors to build its citywide Wi-Fi network.
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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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The citywide Wi-Fi reality check
May 27, 2005
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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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New Orleans to offer free Wi-Fi
November 30, 2005
The Big Easy is building its own wireless Internet network--and it plans to offer free access to all citizens.
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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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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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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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A cure to citywide Wi-Fi woes?
May 23, 2006
Start-up Wavion says it has developed technology that fixes many problems early citywide Wi-Fi networks have faced.
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Philadelphia's Big Dig
February 17, 2005
Councilman Frank Rizzo warns that plans to build a municipal Wi-Fi network are an open invitation to a public works boondoggle.
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Hands off our Wi-Fi network!
February 10, 2005
Dianah Neff, CIO for the city of Philadelphia, says opponents of the city's plan to offer wireless broadband access have a hidden agenda.
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EarthLink, Google team in S.F. Wi-Fi bid
February 22, 2006
Free-service proposal is one of six proposals San Francisco received for providing citywide Wi-Fi network.
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A question of independence
May 2, 2005
Consumer advocates complain that broadband companies sponsor supposedly independent research criticizing municipal networks.
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