Wireless Philadelphia: Born Again?

Was EarthLink’s failed citywide Wi-Fi a blessing in disguise, asks C/Net’s Marguerite Reardon. “The new network owners are supposed to have a much more sustainable business model,” said Karen Perry, director of the Connected Communities team for the Knight Center of Digital Excellence. “The fact that they are also focused on wired and wireless access will also improve the quality of the network, which could be very important for providing the nonprofit a more vibrant set of options.” Network Acquisition Company, which acquired the network, hasn’t talked publicly about the details of its new plan, but it has hinted that its strategy will differ from EarthLink’s.