Deal struck for Philly Wireless deal

[pigpen65]

Now that they've partnered with Verizon there's no way access will be free as initially intended, but still a huge boost for wireless technology. Unfortunately, the deal screws the rest of Pennsylvania because the govenor had to appease the telephone companies so his donations and kickbacks didn't stop rolling in, but eh.




http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/20041201/ap_on_bi_ge/wireless_philadelphia

"The city of Philadelphia and Verizon Communications Inc. struck an agreement Tuesday that would allow the city to provide wireless Internet access as a municipal service even though Gov. Ed Rendell signed legislation giving Verizon the power to scuttle the project.

Philadelphia's plans are the most ambitious of any major U.S. city to provide free or cheap high-speed wireless to all residents. "

[Napalm]

INTERESTING.

4TH largest city in the nation. Thank god the Bills are in the AFC. LOL


Seriously, this is not a bad thing IMO. Cable is faster.. Way faster, but why pay more, when you can get broadband (Slower, but free or SUPER cheap) for nothing?

I hope it spreads. Not only will cable give in to dropping the price but.. Still.. Free? Broadband? I can't get free dial up!!!!

[Forum21]

They're slipping this legislation in all over the country.