Local paper reports Telscape may scotch plan to buy Kite Networks' Tempe, Chandler networks: The abrupt shutdown by Gobility of their network services--but not the hardware--in Tempe and Chandler, Ariz., is leading Telscape to reconsider its purchase of those networks, six months in the making. Telscape has been trying to take over network operations even though the deal isn't done, the local East Valley Tribune reports.
Yuma, Ariz., recognizes their network won't be built: Kite had committed some time ago to building a network in Yuma with a local partner. (This article incorrectly says Telscape has purchased Kite, when the arrangement isn't complete, and Telscape is buying just the Arizona network.)
In Longmont, Colo., another Kite network goes free for the moment as its future is decided: Longmont's network has been set to "free" while Gobility seeks a buyer, according to the Longmont Times-Call.
I had called Telscape 2 days to ask what was going on with the Kite service we HAD until last week in Tempe.
Much to my surprise, I had a call from Telscape today saying they had no idea if they were going to be buying the system from Gobility. He had no other comments other than he just didn't know.
What is surprising, is that the WAZ Tempe is still connecting, so now I need my nephew to re-configure my settings so I can use the laptop again. too bad, the system worked pretty good, not perfect, but pretty good for $29/mo.
Here is a proposed agreement for assignment between city of Tempe and Telescape dated 1/10/08
www.tempe.gov/publicbodies/Docs/Council/SupportingDocuments/20080110ITDH1.pdf