MetroFi may unwire Foster City: This town of under 30,000 south of San Mateo considers an offer from MetroFi for citywide service in exchange for a franchise fee. MetroFi offers service in cities in the South Bay.
Pittsburgh poised to sign with US Wireless: EarthLink's bid for Pittsburgh was rejected partly because their goal is city wide while the City Council wants a quick downtown network erected by July.
Grand Rapids gets 20 bid intent letters: The Michigan town did some extensive auditioning of potential dance partners for a network covering its 45 square miles. Now 20 firms appear ready to bid. This puts the town in the catbird seat in a way that cities don't usually find themselves vis-a-vis technology partners.