Earthlink Chosen for Philly Wi-Fi Project

Iria · Oct 5, 2005, 12:40 AM

Philadelphia announced on Tuesday that it had selected Earthlink as the provider to build out the network that will offer the city's one million residents high-speed wireless Internet access.

The service would be free in public places such as parks, but in order for a resident to receive Wi-Fi in their homes, they will be charged $20 USD per month. A special $10 USD per month rate will be available for low-income families.
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pr0digal jenius · Oct 5, 2005, 12:44 AM

....how are they to keep people from leeching it from parks in their homes?

Oct 5, 2005, 12:40 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Earthlink Chosen for Philly Wi-Fi Project Philadelphia announced on Tuesday that it had selected Earthlink as the provider to build out the network that will offer the city's one million residents high-speed wireless Internet access. The service would be free in public places such as parks, but in order for a resident to receive Wi-Fi in their homes, they will be charged $20 USD per month. A special $10 USD per month rate will be available for low-income families. ___________ Read More / Source: BetaNews

Oct 5, 2005, 12:44 AM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	....how are they to keep people from leeching it from parks in their homes?