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Earthlink to Build out Wireless Philadelphia

October 5th, 2005

Earthlink Wifi ServiceEarthLink today announced that it has been selected by Wireless Philadelphia to develop and implement the nation’s largest municipal Wi-Fi broadband network. EarthLink will implement a 135-square-mile, city-wide Wi-Fi mesh network, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2006.

The network is intended to provide:

  • Inexpensive, high-speed Internet access
  • Open access for multiple, competing service providers
  • Roaming capabilities for providers of hot spot access
  • Free Internet access in some parks and public spaces
  • Daily and weekly access for occasional users and visitors
  • Small business connectivity and serve as a wireless T-1 alternative
  • At this moment pricing has not been made available, it is expected to be approximately $10 for residents and $20 for non residents per month.

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