EarthLink Debuts First Citywide Wi-Fi Network
Municipal Wi-Fi is finally a reality for EarthLink, which launched its first network in Anaheim, Calif. The ISP has several other deployments in the hopper.
The Anaheim deployment marks EarthLink's first commercial launch of the wireless technology. At 49-square miles, the deployment also represents the largest such citywide offering to date.
The Wi-Fi mesh network is designed to deliver high-speed Internet access to the city's residents, businesses and visitors. To power the network, EarthLink enlisted the help of Tropos Networks and Motorola. Specifically, Tropos' MetroMesh Wi-Fi routers have been installed on light poles throughout the city to enable reliable wireless data connectivity. EarthLink also is leveraging Motorola's MOTOwi4 product suite, including its Canopy high-speed backhaul and Wi-Fi mesh network equipment.
Service packages run from $3.95 for one hour of access up to $21.95 for monthly access.
EarthLink is involved in several other city projects to launch Wi-Fi services, including deals in New Orleans, San Francisco and Philadelphia.
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The Earthlink is on it, the first to get city wide Wi-Fi Network up and running. that is wonderful now I just have to get my lap top and I am set ready for the 21'st century and we are serfing the net. in the park after dark, well that is a good way to get mugged. LOL...but it would be fun, think of the concept. Anywhere in the city that you go you can Wi-Fi the internet. That would be wonderful..
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