Earthlink Opens Citywide Wireless Network In Milpitas, California

Recently Earthlink announced that their citywide wireless network in Milpitas, California is going live. This is the second citywide wireless network built in California by Earthlink. The wirecutting takes place today at City Hall at 12:20 PM. Beginning today, residents and visitors of Milpitas can enjoy free wi-fi for the next 30 days.

"EarthLink's Milpitas Wi-Fi mesh network changes the game -- people aren't tied to their desks or to limited hot spot areas for coverage -- now they can make a choice about how or from where they want to access the Internet," said Donald Berryman, executive vice president of EarthLink and president of the ISP's municipal networks unit. "We are happy to be launching this network in the heart of Silicon Valley -- and working with the City has been a tremendous experience -- so we hope the residents and visitors enjoy accessing the network for the next 30 days, free-of-charge."

After the free trial period ends, residents can sign up for a monthly rate of $21.95, consumers can also pay $3.95 for an hour of wireless access or $15.95 for a three day pass.

To find out more about Earthlink's Wireless Internet Service, please visit Earthlink Wi-Fi.