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EarthLink puts more than San Francisco's Wi-Fi network on hold

EarthLinkEarlier this month, Internet service provider EarthLink held San Francisco's proposed citywide Wi-Fi network hostage while asking the city to pony up some extra cash. Turns out that wasn't strong-arm tactics — EarthLink is in a world of financial hurt. To cauterize the bleeding, it's cutting 900 employees. Among the victims is Don Berryman, the president of municipal Wi-Fi networks. EarthLink won't be filling the position.

9:27 AM on Wed Aug 29 2007
By Mary Jane Irwin
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