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Google/Earthlink Wins San Francisco WiFi Deal
maximander wrote to mention coverage in the San Francisco Chronicle of that city's final decision on their city-wide WiFi system. They've chosen to go with Google and EarthLink. From the article: "In choosing to negotiate with the Google-EarthLink team, the city is going with two Internet giants with marque names. Both firms have deep pockets and proven track records online, but only limited experience building a large wireless network. The project, championed by Mayor Gavin Newsom, is intended to boost the city's technology credentials and help bridge the digital divide between the Internet haves and have-nots. It has also generated intense interest from other cities looking to build similar networks. "
Wi-Fi a a basic human right, says SF Mayor.
Nothing has been worse for fiscal responsibility than when the public discovered they could vote themselves pieces of the treasury.
Haven't you heard of trickle-down economics? There are millions of middle class people that will no longer have to pay $40 a month ($480 a year) on Wi-Fi access. With this additional "income", these middle class people will give more money, goods and services to the poor people.
Oh - What do you mean it doesn't work?