Wow, they couldn't give the network away?
Joe Laura, whats the deal there.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20080426/tc_cmp/207402189;_ylt=AqS7YkbKYk4hm1iXQp1RDuojtBAF


The Internet service provider had tried a three-pronged approach before 
it decided to terminate the network, said Chris Marshall, EarthLink's VP 
of corporate communications. First, EarthLink tried to sell the network 
outright. Second, it sought to transfer ownership of the network to the 
city of New Orleans. Finally, it tried to transfer the network to a 
third party. All three approaches failed.

"We were unable to find a buyer -- either the city or an outside buyer," 
Marshall said, noting that New Orleans city officials and customers have 
been informed that EarthLink will remove its network. Subscribers are 
being offered alternate EarthLink high-speed broadband or dial-up 
services in place of Wi-Fi.

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