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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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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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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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EarthLink wins Philly Wi-Fi contract
October 4, 2005
Net provider beats HP for high-profile contract to provide $20-a-month wireless Net access to city residents.
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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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EarthLink invests $50 million in Covad
March 16, 2006
Covad will expand network to eight additional cities in support of EarthLink's line-powered voice service.
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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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Philly Wi-Fi project passes final hurdle
May 4, 2006
City council committee gives EarthLink the green light to attach radio equipment on city-owned utility poles.
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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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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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This week in wireless cities
October 7, 2005
Municipal Wi-Fi programs are burgeoning on both U.S. coasts, but challenges remain--even for Google.
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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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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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Senate moves to ease municipal Wi-Fi
June 29, 2006
Senators trying to prevent state governments from enacting laws to curb wireless projects.
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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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Week in review: Sun rises with Google
October 7, 2005
Sun and Google joined forces to boost tools, but alliance could also challenge Microsoft's hold on PC applications.
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