EarthLink receives approval for New Orleans Wi-Fi

EarthLink announced on Friday that it has received approval to build a Wi-Fi broadband network in the Crescent City. The Wi-Fi mesh network will provide affordable, high-speed Internet access for residents, businesses and visitors in New Orleans. EarthLink will provide a free service tier and a paid service tier.

"EarthLink is doing its part to help rebuild the Crescent City and enable residents, visitors and the thousands of workers to stay connected with low cost broadband service," said Donald Berryman, executive vice president of EarthLink and president of the ISP's municipal networks unit, in an EarthLink press release.

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