In The News: Chris Satullo: Don't give up on Wireless Philadelphia

Click here to read Chris Satullo's recent column in the Philadelphia Inquirer, in which he calls for a renewed commitment of cross-sector leadership in Philadelphia to help the Wireless Philadelphia Initiative meet its current challenges and fulfill its enormous potential.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 04.07.08 | 4 Comments

In The News: Broadening Broadband

An editorial in the New York Times amplifies the paper's recent front page story on municipal Wi-Fi. The Editorial Board takes a strong stand in favor of municipal Wi-Fi as a strategy for digital inclusion.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 04.04.08 | 0 Comments

In The News: NY Times Front Page Features Digital Inclusion Family

"For us and a lot of people in this neighborhood, the Internet is like a path out of here," said Tomasa DeLaRosa, who received WP's internet bundle from Nueva Esperanza. WP works with Nueva Esperanza and nearly 40 other community-based organizations to provide internet access and computers to those less fortunate.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 03.22.08 | 0 Comments

In The News: Craig Settles Interview in The Bulletin

Check out The Bulletin's interview with Craig Settles, a nationally-recognized expert on municipal wireless initiatives.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 03.11.08 | 0 Comments

In The News: KYW Interview with CIO Terry Phillis

KYW has posted a transcript of yesterday's story about WP along with an in-depth and informative interview with the City of Philadelphia's Chief Information Officer, Terry Phillis.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 03.07.08 | 1 Comments

In The News: WP on Philebrity

Everyone here had a good laugh reading Philebrity's funny, fair, and thorough post about Wireless Philadelphia. Thanks to Brian James Kirk for offering some perspective and lots of much-needed humor.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 02.14.08 | 0 Comments

In The News: CEO Greg Goldman on WHYY

Check out Greg's interview with Brenda Jorett for an in-depth update on WP, the Digital Inclusion program, and the citywide wireless network.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 02.13.08 | 1 Comments

In The News: Today's Inquirer Editorial

"The editorial board of the Philadelphia Inquirer popped this one out of the ballpark," wrote Glenn Fleishman of the lead editorial in today's Philadelphia Inquirer.

posted by Ryan Nichols @ 12.17.07 | 1 Comments

In The News: Wireless Philadelphia Rejects Assertions of Ethos Group Publication

This is a great day for Wireless Philadelphia. On the same day, in the same place, this ambitious public-private Initiative to extend internet access to all neighborhoods will be attacked for being too much government by some and for not being public enough by others. We must be doing something right!

posted by Greg Goldman @ 12.11.07 | 2 Comments

In The News: EarthLink Announcement

Last Friday, 11/16/07, EarthLink announced that it will “consider its strategic alternatives for its municipal wireless business.” Regardless of what this means for EarthLink in the longer term, which at this point remains unclear, the network continues to be built and optimized, with roughly 75% of the City covered to-date.

posted by Greg Goldman @ 11.20.07 | 1 Comments