EarthLink Selected to Build Wireless Network in Milpitas |
Milpitas Is Second California Community EarthLink Municipal Networks Will
Build Out
ATLANTA, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK), the
nation's next generation Internet service provider (ISP), today announced that
it has signed a contract to build the City of Milpitas, California's Wi-Fi
broadband network.
The approximately 6.5-square-mile Wi-Fi mesh network will provide
affordable, high-speed Internet access for the residents of and visitors to
the City of Milpitas. It will also enable municipal employees to work in the
field without having to return to an office and a traditional landline to
complete their tasks.
"EarthLink's wireless broadband network will help reinforce the City of
Milpitas' claim to be the 'Crossroads of Silicon Valley,'" said Donald
Berryman, executive vice president of EarthLink and president of the ISP's
municipal networks unit. "Our solution will give residents and visitors an
affordable way to access the Internet at home or around the City's recently
renovated midtown area."
"This municipal wireless network enhances the potential and desirability
of Milpitas as a center for business, education and technology in Silicon
Valley," said Jose Esteves, Mayor of the City of Milpitas. "I look forward to
the day I can say Milpitas is a 'Wi-Fi city.' Thank you EarthLink for helping
our citizens look to a brighter future."
As part of its commitment to open access, EarthLink will permit multiple,
competing providers to offer their services to consumers and businesses over
its network. For small businesses, Milpitas' wireless network will also
provide an alternative for broadband connectivity, such as an affordable
wireless T-1 solution.
About EarthLink
"EarthLink. We revolve around you(TM)." As the nation's next generation
Internet service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an
award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of
online products and services. Serving over five million subscribers,
EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet
experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions and
customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, voice, web hosting,
wireless or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking or security, EarthLink
connects people to the power and possibilities of the Internet. Learn more
about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's Web site
at http://www.EarthLink.net.
SOURCE EarthLink
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CONTACT:
Media, Jerry Grasso of EarthLink,
+1-404-748-7208, or grassoj@corp.earthlink.net ; or Diana B.
Whitecar, +1-408-586-3059, or dwhitecar@ci.milpitas.ca.gov , for
the City of Milpitas; or Investors, Mike Gallentine of EarthLink,
+1-404-748-7153, or gallentineml@corp.earthlink.net
