PORTLAND, Ore.—Portland, Ore., city officials announced that MetroFi beat out Earthlink Inc. and VeriLAN to supply Wi-Fi networking across the city’s 135-square miles. In a press release, city officials said MetroFi won the contract "by submitting a proposal that excelled in demonstrated operational experience...
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Yahoo Inc. scored another wireless win, inking a deal to deliver search and information services for subscribers of soon-to-launch mobile virtual network operator Helio L.L.C. The MVNO, a joint venture by SK Telecom and Earthlink Inc. slated to launch this spring, said it...
The city of San Francisco selected EarthLink Inc. and Google Inc. to jointly build a Wi-Fi network for the city."We are thrilled that the San Francisco TechConnect Committee has selected the EarthLink proposal, and we look forward to taking the next step to negotiate...
PALO ALTO, Calif.—The city of San Francisco selected EarthLink Inc. and Google Inc. to jointly build a citywide Wi-Fi network. "We are thrilled that the San Francisco TechConnect Committee has selected the EarthLink proposal, and we look forward to taking the next step to...
The squeeze is on, the stakes are high and the options few. Second-tier handset makers-their exact numbers globally are unclear, but there may be more than 100 players-are scrambling to survive, let alone thrive, as the top six vendors increased their market share last...
PLAINFIELD, Ind.-Handset distribution company Brightpoint Inc. announced it will provide soon-to-launch mobile virtual network operator Helio L.L.C. with wireless device distribution services, including inventory procurement and management, and custom packaging. Helio, a joint venture between Internet provider EarthLink Inc. and Korean mobile operator SK...
NEW ORLEANS—The Big Easy’s municipal Wi-Fi network may go private to sidestep growing legal pressures from BellSouth Corp. and the Louisiana state government. Though the company and the city have not confirmed the reports, EarthLink Inc. is rumored to be in talks with New...
EarthLink Inc. has already invested about $121.5 million into its soon-to-launch mobile virtual network operator, Helio, according to the company's recently filed annual report. In addition, EarthLink stated that it has already provided Helio with 27,000 customers. EarthLink stated that its joint venture with...
WASHINGTON—EarthLink Inc. has already invested about $121.5 million into its soon-to-be-launched mobile virtual network operator, Helio, according to the company’s recently filed annual report. In addition, EarthLink stated that it has already provided Helio with 27,000 customers. EarthLink stated that its joint venture with...
Head honchos from soon-to-launch mobile virtual network operator Helio L.L.C. have been talking up their MVNO the past few weeks, speaking to groups at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter's Wireless Forum and Jefferies Wireless Conference last week and also making an appearance at EarthLink Inc.'s...
Wi-Fi news is never in short supply. Last week, EarthLink Inc. announced that it teamed with Google Inc. to submit a proposal for San Francisco's Wi-Fi network contract. Instead of having to choose between free or paid options to get Wi-Fi services, the city...
ATLANTA—San Franciscans may have Wi-Fi both ways—free and paid for—now that EarthLink Inc. announced that it’s teaming with Google Inc. to submit a proposal for San Francisco’s Wi-Fi network contract.In August and September, the companies submitted separate proposals during the city’s RFP period. Google...
A pair of highly anticipated mobile virtual network operators began shedding light on their planned service offerings last week as they gear up for their respective launches in the coming months. The MVNOs will join a market already crowded with the likes of Mobile...
LOS ANGELES—Mobile virtual network operator Helio L.L.C. revealed two components of its upcoming service launch: a partnership with popular social networking Web site MySpace.com and two high-end handsets based on phones from South Korea. Helio is a joint venture of Internet service provider Earthlink...
New agreements, contract details from Philadelphia and a smidge of a slowdown in product certifications kept Wi-Fi circles buzzing last week. In Philadelphia, reports surfaced early last week that the city had worked out the terms of its contract with Earthlink Inc. for the...
EarthLink Inc. announced a contract with Motorola Inc. and Tropos Networks Inc. as the Internet service provider prepares to launch municipal Wi-Fi networks in five cities. Though terms of the contract were not disclosed, EarthLink said the agreement includes design, installation, system integration and...
ATLANTA-EarthLink Inc. announced a new contract with Motorola Inc. and Tropos Networks Inc. as the company prepares to launch municipal Wi-Fi networks in five cities. Though terms of the contract were not disclosed, EarthLink said the agreement includes design, installation, system integration and hardware....
WALTHAM, Mass.-Supported by advertising revenue, the city of Boston says its public Wi-Fi project currently provides free Internet access in four commercial districts of the city. The city said the project stands as an example of how advertising-supported Wi-Fi can eliminate usage charges and...
After collecting and reviewing 26 industry proposals and nearly 300 public comments during a round of information requests for a citywide Wi-Fi network, San Francisco issued an official Request for Proposal for the project Dec. 22. In a statement, the city said it intends...
Free, municipally run Wi-Fi Internet access will become a permanent fixture in New Orleans, according to Mayor Ray Nagin, who announced plans to cover the entire city with a Wi-Fi mesh network within a year. "We are among the first cities to feature a...
NEW ORLEANS-Free, municipally run Wi-Fi Internet access will become a permanent fixture in New Orleans, according to Mayor Ray Nagin, who announced plans to cover the entire city with a Wi-Fi mesh network within a year."We are among the first cities to feature a...
The mesh market is garnering increased attention lately-and following a typical path in wireless evolution-complete with competition between startups and industry leaders, and competing proposals for a standard-all underscored by analyst predictions that the technology holds great promise. Cisco Systems Inc. is among the...
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled its outdoor wireless mesh solution, launching itself into the municipal Wi-Fi technology marketplace. Cisco said its new access point, called Aironet 1500, was built for large-scale deployments and can be deployed anywhere-rooftops, light posts or power poles. The...
LOS ANGELES-SK Earthlink Inc. followed through on previous claims that it was looking at a new name for its planned mobile virtual network operator service, unveiling the newly christened Helio Inc. brand that the company plans to use when it launches next spring. The...
