Posted on November 27, 2006 at 2:30 PM in @earthlink
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I'm pleased to report that EarthLink has been selected to develop a municipal Wi-Fi network in Alexandria, VA. The city has chosen EarthLink's bid to create a roughly 16 square mile Wi-Fi network. Our proposal also provided for discounted access for a certain number of qualifying, low-income residents, and free public hotspots in approximately two dozen areas. Like the networks we're building in Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Anaheim, and Milpitas, CA, it will be an open-access network, allowing other providers to sell service over it as well.
More details in the press release issued earlier today.
Update: There's more information on the city's planning and development process and timeline on the Wireless Alexandria site.
Comments
Whats the story on this municipal wireless initiative? I live in Alexandria and thought this was going live this summer but have not heard a peep. Technical problems? Red tape?
Posted by Dave | July 25, 2007 7:43 PM
Dave: We're currently focusing on completing the build-outs in progress in our first unwired cities like Philadelphia and Anaheim. I don't have any new information for you right now on the timetable for Alexandria.
Posted by Dave C. | July 26, 2007 4:14 PM
I was hoping to find out more about the alexandria Wifi network. I fear it may be scrapped like a number of other projects have been.
A shame. But please provide any updates.
Posted, in reply to Dave C.'s comment, by Silas | August 29, 2007 5:22 PM
Hi Silas,
In response to your question and speculation in the online media, I published an update this morning clarifying our Municipal Wi-Fi plans. In short, from that entry: "In the other markets...we're approaching city officials to discuss needed changes in our business model, which includes them stepping up to some sort of anchor tenancy agreement."
Posted, in reply to Silas's comment, by Dave C. | August 30, 2007 9:06 AM