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The citywide Wi-Fi reality check
May 27, 2005
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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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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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Baltimore proposes 'inclusive' Wi-Fi plan
June 28, 2006
Similar to an effort in Philadelphia, Baltimore's draft plan focuses on bringing Internet to low-income families.
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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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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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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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Wi-Fi gear could put Motorola up against partner
June 19, 2006
Motorola introduces a citywide Wi-Fi product that will compete with one it resells from partner Tropos Networks.
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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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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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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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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 goes (West) Hollywood
January 4, 2005
The home of the Sunset Strip wants to build a free, citywide wireless network.
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SBC Communications Inc.
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AT&T Corp.
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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AT&T Corp.
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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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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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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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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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