No surprise that more people use a free network than one that charges: However, the strategy of Network Acquisition Corp. (someday to be renamed) is to create a best-efforts Wi-Fi network that will be subsidized through their other business and residential offerings. So the 17,000 daily users now versus 6,000 EarthLink subscribers as of last month seem like a good sign of interest.
The network hasn't been revamped yet to focus on more complete outdoor coverage, but that should start happening soon, the company told Metro Philadelphia.