Wi-Fi network for New Orleans by EarthLink

EarthLink will offer its Wi-Fi network for the hurricane devastated New Orleans residents. EarthLink offers both free and paid service for Internet access. At the time of the hurricane EarthLink had offered Internet access to the New Orleans residents by building a Wi-Fi network. 

EarthLink's startegy seems to have had an effect on the New Orleans City Council, which has approved the ordinance to build up a 15-square mile Wi-Fi network. This new network will replace the existing city-owned network.

EarthLink's new network will provide speeds up to 300 KBps at no charge, when the city undergoes rebuilding process. It will also offer I MBps speeds at an affordable rate.

Ray Naginm Mayor, New Orleans said, "We are excited to welcome the investment of EarthLink to better connect our citizens and visitors through Wi-Fi. This is another indication that New Orleans is moving to the next generation of technology.”

Donald Berryman, executive vice president of EarthLink said, " 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.”

EarthLink plans to deploy Tropos Networks Inc.’s MetroMesh Wi-Fi routers along Tropos Control, an end-to-end configuration, monitoring and maintenance tool suite. It will also use Motorola Inc.’s MOTOwi4 portfolio of products, including its Canopy high-speed backhaul and Wi-Fi mesh network equipment.

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