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Muni-WiFi: The dream is all but dead
Alas, Muni-WiFi, we hardly knew ye. Once an idealistic dream to bring affordable broadband access to citizens in major metropolitan areas, it appears that all of the showcase deployments have... Read more...
Job cuts coming at Helio
Uh oh. Just a few days ago, we reported on EarthLink's recent decision to layoff almost half of its total... Read more...
No Muni-WiFi for Chicago, San Francisco
Had my hometown of Chicago gone through with their plan for city-wide municipal WiFi, I certainly would have entered the moniker "muni-ChiFi" in the inevitable naming contest that would ensue. Looks... Read more...
Muni WiFi: One step forward, two steps back
Well, it certainly wasn't a happy week for people waiting for ubiquitous access to wireless Internet in major metropolitan areas. Chicago and San Francisco, two cities with major initiatives to... Read more...
EarthLink nearing the end of the line?
Back in the days of dial-up, EarthLink was a key player, helping thousands of folks get their first taste of the Internet thanks to their user-friendly software. In recent years, however, the company... Read more...
Covad Communications Offers Faster DSL Service
Covad Communications said last week it is now offering ADSL2+, a faster DSL service that supports speeds of 8, 10 or 15Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream. The improved technology will let Covad... Read more...
C&L: Why CIOs Aren't Embracing Open Source
Depending on what you read, open source is either the end-all-be-all or the worst thing an enterprise can embrace. It's an interesting dynamic, given the increasing pressure on IT to deliver more... Read more...
Philly's wireless network readies for takeoff
The effort to bring a citywide wireless network to Philadelphia is getting off the ground as city officials have approved a plan to wire 135 sq. mi. with EarthLink operating as the network... Read more...
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> Google, EarthLink bring wireless network to San Francisco. Article... Read more...






