Philly won't fight to save Wi-Fi network

The city of Philadelphia is moving on after its brief municipal Wi-Fi relationship with EarthLink, no longer trying to find a way to keep the network up and running. ...continue reading 'Philly won't fight to save Wi-Fi network'

Vint Cerf supports municipal broadband networks

Municipal broadband networks could help boost the availability of high-speed Internet access and even help to ensure Net neutrality in the U.S., said Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google. ...continue reading 'Vint Cerf supports municipal broadband networks'

Meraki's SF Wi-Fi plan avoids roadblocks

Meraki Networks' plan to cover San Francisco with free Wi-Fi, with residents' help, could be a way around the political and business barriers some municipal wireless projects have run into. ...continue reading 'Meraki's SF Wi-Fi plan avoids roadblocks'

Wi-Fi startup to pick up where Google left off in SF

Wireless networking startup Meraki plans to deliver free wireless Internet access, supported by advertising, across San Francisco by the end of the year, it announced Friday. ...continue reading 'Wi-Fi startup to pick up where Google left off in SF'

Tempe Wi-Fi network on the block

An early municipal Wi-Fi network in Tempe, Arizona, has only 500 subscribers, but it may have a buyer. ... continue reading 'Tempe Wi-Fi network on the block'