Please know that Wireless Philadelphia is aggressively working to prevent this deadline from being imposed and at the same time solidify a replacement for EarthLink's Wi-Fi service prior to the stated June 12 termination date. We will keep you abreast of our progress in the coming weeks.

Today we assert that WP is alive and kicking—contrary to reports, this initiative is far from dead. All options have not been exhausted regarding the network and our innovative digital inclusion mission must continue.

posted by Greg Goldman @ 05.14.08 | 3 Comments

The transfer of the EarthLink network is by definition a complex, time-intensive, multi-party transaction. Despite today's announcement, Wireless Philadelphia and the City are still working actively together to identify alternatives for preserving this network and applying it to numerous civic, commercial and social purposes. We remain optimistic for an orderly resolution of this matter.

Wireless Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia continue to work together to ensure a positive future for Philadelphia's municipal wireless network and nationally-recognized Digital Inclusion program, the vision of which is to provide all citizens with access to essential technological resources for education, employment, and other life opportunities.

posted by Greg Goldman @ 05.09.08 | 2 Comments

We are grateful to Mayor Nutter and the Nutter Administration for the aggressive efforts they are making along with us to find a replacement for EarthLink and to breathe new life into this vital project.

posted by Greg Goldman @ 05.08.08 | 4 Comments

Philadelphia's Wi-Fi network continues to operate in the roughly 80% of the City in which it has been deployed (see map). Nothing in the ten-year Network Agreement permits EarthLink to unilaterally impose deadlines for the network's transfer, turn off the network or remove network equipment. Wireless Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia continue to work together to explore options for the network's future.