The Houston City Council this week approved a partnership with EarthLink to build a $50 million wireless municipal network across the 600-square mile city.The Houston City Council this week approved a partnership with EarthLink to build a $50 million wireless municipal network across the 600-square mile city. Geographically, the network is expected to be the largest municipal wireless network in the nation.
The city council must still approve an ordinance to implement the contract. Residents are expected to receive service in about two years.
EarthLink will construct and operate the network, selling subscriptions to city residents for about $20 per month. Competing service providers may purchase bandwidth to resell to customers.
Click here to read about the contract on Houstonist.com.
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