Waiting for San Fran WiFi
If you have been one of the patiently waiting San Francisco residents to hear the outcomes of the wireless city network, you might have to wait a little longer. Earthlink seems to be having doubts about building a wireless network in the city causing the municipal WiFi proposal in San Francisco to get delayed until at least August. With a vote by officials now scheduled for September 11th. The original proposal for city wireless signals to be sent through the air was put together in 2004 and saw Earthlink being the supplier for the paid service, and Google chipping in to offer a special free service to residents and travelers in the area. The plan did see some snags including quality, privacy and health concerns.
San Francisco isn't the only place that Earthlink has held back plans, they have completely scaled back nationwide amidst doubts that the company can make enough money in the municipal sector.
