San Francisco and EarthLink have completed negotiations in their long-anticipated deal for construction of a citywide wireless network in the city by the bay. Mayor Gavin Newsome announced the contract on Friday. (Click here for a copy. Watch for Esme’s upcoming analysis of the 48-page document.) San Francisco and EarthLink have completed negotiations in their long-anticipated deal for construction of a citywide wireless network in the city by the bay. Mayor Gavin Newsome announced the contract on Friday. (Click here for a copy. Watch for Esme’s upcoming analysis of the 48-page document.) 
According to a city press release, the EarthLink partnership is the
first step in a larger initiative to create a comprehensive digital inclusion strategy that includes computer hardware, technology training, and internet access targeted at helping bridge the digital divide for low-income communities. The agreement reached today between the City and EarthLink will provide wireless internet access at no cost throughout San Francisco. By partnering with the private sector, the City can deploy and maintain this infrastructure at no cost to the taxpayers, while allowing those with the technological expertise to maintain service.
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