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Check out stories about Wireless Philadelphia
- Bridging digital divide for the poor takes more than $
Elmer Smith's praise for Wireless Philadelphia's approach to Digital Inclusion from his column in today's Philadelphia Daily News.
- Fast Cities Struggle to Go Wireless
A comprehensive and balanced view of the municipal wireless movement, from Elise Waxenberg of the magazine Fast Company.
- Wi-Fi Philly's Laptop Leap
Dan Geringer's article about Wireless Philadelphia's first Digital Inclusion signups.
- Wireless Philadelphia on 6ABC
Check out the Wireless Philadelphia section on 6abc.com to see all the great coverage of Proof of Concept acceptance.
- Inquirer Editorial
A great editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer recognizing Mayor Street's vision in launching the Wireless Philadelphia Initiative.
- The Philadelphia Business Journal
A great story about Proof of Concept acceptance in the Philadelphia Business Journal. This story was picked up around the country, in Charlotte, San Antonio, Washington D.C., Milwaukee, and Phoenix.
- Philadelphia Launches Wi-Fi Access Test Zone
W. David Gardner's article for InfoWeek about Proof of Concept acceptance.
- Philly to EarthLink: Wi-Fi Network Works
A wonderful article by Joni Morse for Wireless Week.
- Philadelphia Wireless Internet Project Advances
A terrific piece on Proof of Concept acceptance by Jon Hurdle from Reuters, which was picked up all over the world: in the UK, Croatia, India, Canada, and Australia.
- More from Wi-Fi Networking News
More from Glenn Fleishman on Proof of Concept acceptance and its national significance.
- Houston Chronicle
Alexis Grant's coverage of POC acceptance for the Chronicle in Houston, where EarthLink has been contracted to build a citywide wireless network.
- Advance for Phila. Wireless Network
Miriam Hill's coverage of the formal acceptance of the Proof of Concept area for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
- Wi-Fi Networking News
Glenn Fleishman's brief post about Proof of Concept acceptance.
- Internet Access Now Necessary to Apply for Jobs
Carol Towarnicky, writing for the Philadelphia Daily News, considers the importance of Internet access and computer literacy in applying for entry-level jobs.
- 34% of Internet Users Now Connect Wirelessly
A survey released Sunday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that 34% of Internet users connect wirelessly, up from 22% in 2004, reflecting a growing demand for wireless connectivity.
- IMPACT Launch Rescheduled
Our Community Launch event at IMPACT Services Corp. has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 15th at 11am.
- New Possibilities for Municipal Wi-Fi Discussed at the W2i Digital Cities Convention
Esther Schindler of CIO Magazine explores some creative ways municipalities are using their Wi-Fi networks, as discussed at the W2i Digital Cities Convention in Tempe, AZ.
- TechnoFlirt Photos
Photos from our TechnoFlirt fundraiser at the fabulous Patou Restaurant and Bar in Old City.
- UMKC Event Addresses Racial Digital Divide
The Black Family Technology Awareness Association and the University of Missouri at Kansas City address the potential consequences of the persistent and growing digital divide along racial lines.
- Philadelphia Ranks 2nd in Nationwide Metro Wi-Fi Study
In a nationwide study of municipal Wi-Fi networks conducted by Novarum, an independent consulting company, Philadelphia's network was ranked 2nd in overall performance.
- Citywide Wi-Fi Brings New Opportunities
Entrepreneur.com contributor Amanda C. Kooser explores the opportunities citywide Wi-Fi can bring to small businesses.
- Get Connected & Get Your Flirt On!
On February 8 at 6pm, WP will host a "Techno-Flirt" fundraising dance party at the fabulous Patou Restaurant and Bar in Old City. Mix and mingle on site via email and dance the night away!
- Construction Completed in the Proof of Concept Zone
Construction in the Proof of Concept Zone is completed and testing is underway. The approximately 15 square mile area encompasses a vast portion of Northeast Philadelphia.
- Greg Goldman on WNYC's On the Media
MP3 clip of On the Media story covering Wi-Fi in America.
- Bridging the Digital Gap
Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Miriam Hill elucidates the functionality of the citywide network and how Wireless Philadelphia aims to narrow the digital divide in Philadelphia.
- Launch Party
Meet the staff and Board of Wireless Philadelphia. Learn more about the mission of Digital Inclusion and the knitting together of our communities.
- Loft Preview
An article in Philadelphia Life about the spacious penthouse sponsoring the Wireless Philadelphia Launch Party.
- Greg Goldman on WHYY
MP3 clip of a news piece Joel Rose did on Wi-Fi in Philadelphia, with comments by Greg Goldman, CEO of Wireless Philadelphia.
- November Newsletter
WP Happy Hour | November 30th Event | WP Advisory Committee | Digital Inclusion Initiative Moves Forward | O3 World | Ninth Wave Media
- Greg Goldman on KYW Newsradio
North Phila. Gets Ready to Go Wi-Fi by KYW's Mike Dunn.
- City Marches Toward Wireless Beta
Philadelphia Business Journal staff writer Peter Key reports on the progress of the citywide wireless network and Wireless Philadelphia.
- Introducing Wireless Philadelphia
Wireless Philadelphia is the non-profit organization that — along with its partner Earthlink — is helping Philadelphia to become the nation's first completely wireless major city.
- Wireless Philadelphia: Creating a Digital Infrastructure for Open-Air Internet Access
Computer World
- Wireless City
PBS
- A Wi-Fi Winner
Philly Inquirer Editorial
- Wireless Philadelphia: Dianah Neff
ITConversations
- Philadelphia to be City of Wireless Web
The Washington Post
- Philadelphia Named America's "Next Great City"
ABCLocal
- Philly CIO Grilled on Plan by Council
WNN Wi Fi Net News
- Wi-Fi for the Masses
Technology Review
- Government Bridging the Digital Divide
InternetWeek
- Philadelphia's Wireless War - CIO Fights for Affordable Broadband (video)
ZDNet
- Philadelphia Closer to Wireless Internet Deal (audio)
NPR
- Dianah Neff, Philadelphia's CIO, Updates the Wireless Philadelphia Story
Broadband Wireless Access World
- Free wireless network up and running in Olney
Philadelphia Business Journal
- Pulling the Plug on Local Internet
Newsweek - USA
- Muni, Mesh Wireless Players Meet in Philadelphia
Enterprise News & Reviews
- Wi-Fi's Clouds Arrive
Newsweek
- Philadelphia to offercheap broadband for whole city
Silicon.com
- Philly Releases Wi-Fi RFP
Federal Computer Week
- Philadelphia Goes Wireless With Ambitious Public
Sci-Tech Today
- Philly to Defy Telecom Giants, Set Up Public Wireless Network
The NewStandard
- Philly's Wi-Fi Plans Move Forward
BetaNews.com
- Philly Releases (Wireless) Plan
Wi-Fi Networking News
- Philadelphia lays out plan for wireless city
Philadelphia Business Journal
- Wireless Philadelphia
BroadbandReports.com
- Philly Reveals Wireless Plan
Wi-Fi Planet
- Dianah Neff, the City of Philadelphia's Chief Technology Officer, talks about Wireless Philadelphia
Etopia Media's Broadband Wireless Access World
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