Monday, November 27, 2006

Earthlink Chalks Up Alexandria, Virginia, in Wi-Fi Portfolio

Via Government Technology.

EarthLink today announced that its proposal to build, own and operate a municipal wireless network in the city of Alexandria has been selected, and the franchise agreement, in the form of a city ordinance, will be introduced at the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 28th.The approximately 16-square-mile Wi-Fi mesh network will provide affordable, high-speed Internet access for the residents of and visitors to the city of Alexandria.

After a period for public review and comment, the franchise is scheduled to be formally awarded to EarthLink at City Council's meeting on Saturday, December 16th. EarthLink has emerged as one of the leaders in municipal Wi-Fi development, having been awarded contracts in Philadelphia; Anaheim, California; Milpitas, California; and New Orleans.

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