Philadelphia wireless Internet project advances

PHILADELPHIA WIRELESS INTERNET PROJECT ADVANCES
[SOURCE: Reuters, AUTHOR: Jon Hurdle]
Philadelphia has finished testing its wireless Internet project, setting the stage for America's biggest citywide Wi-Fi network that will also offer access to low-income households, officials said on Thursday. The city government this week approved results from a 15-square-mile test zone where people can access the Internet for $21.95 a month or $9.95 if they qualify for low-income assistance. Access is free in parks and other outdoor spaces, and for people participating in community programs such as employment training or housing assistance. By the end of this year, Philadelphia will have wireless Internet access throughout its 135 square miles.
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