engine - 4:10 pm on Apr 6, 2006 (gmt 0)

EarthLink and Google have been tabbed as the most viable bidders to blanket San Francisco with a Wi-Fi network, based on a review by the city’s Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, or DTIS. The joint bid from the two companies means that the city will initiate contract negotiations with both to create a universal broadband wireless network in the city. DTIS received six proposals, which were submitted to a review panel of city employees and an outside consulting firm.

EarthLink, Google win San Francisco Wi-Fi bid [telephonyonline.com]