[PLUG] Public Forum on the Future of Philadelphia Wireless Internet Initiative

["M.Simons" <msimons@slackware.com>]

From: "Todd Wolfson, MMP" <twolfson1998@yahoo.com>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
4/30/08

Press contacts:
Todd Wolfson (MMP): 215.990.3702
Gwen Shaffer: 267.475.1441

The Future of Philadelphia's Wireless Internet Initiative:
A Public Forum
When: Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tuttleman Learning Center, Room 105,
Corner of 13th St. and Montgomery Ave. Temple University

Get connected!  Learn about the latest issues surrounding Philadelphia's 
wireless Internet initiative during a June 3 public forum. The Media Mobilizing 
Project 
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and Temple University's School of Communications and Theater 
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are co-hosting a public forum, which will be the beginning of an ongoing 
dialogue about the future of Philly WiFi and the city's promise to provide 
affordable broadband access to all residents. Under Earthlink's management, 
Philadelphia's wireless network has faced both technical and customer service 
challenges, weakening public engagement. Now is a vital time to reignite the 
discussion about the wireless network as Earthlink officials have announced 
their intention to sell or transfer the 135-square mile network. With new 
ownership on the horizon, a renewed opportunity exists for Philadelphia's WiFi 
initiative to serve as a national model for community media. The promise of a 
city where everyone has the potential to be connected, opens new doors for 
economic, social and political participation. The forum will host a diverse 
panel of speakers, while including an open space for participants to speak 
about the future of the wireless Internet initiative. It will be held in 105 
Tuttleman Learning Center, Temple University, at 6:30 p.m.. The time is now. 
While so much opportunity exists with the WiFi network, it is essential for 
Philadelphians to have a space to share their ideas about making digital 
inclusion a reality across the city. By participating in this forum, local 
residents can help shape the future of the network and ensure that all 
Philadelphians, regardless of their income or education levels, have access to 
affordable, high-speed Internet. The event is co-sponsored by: Wireless 
Philadelphia 
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The Philadelphia Student Union 
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Casino Free Philadelphia 
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Juntos, Philadelphia FIGHT/Critical Path Project 
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Geoclan 
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The Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania 
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The Philadelphia Unemployment Project 
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Prometheus Radio Project 
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and The Media and Democracy Coalition 
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School of Communications & Theater
            Media Mobilizing Project
334 Annenberg Hall
                   4134 Lancaster Avenue
2020 North 13th Street
                   Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080
                            215.990.3702
Phone:   215-204-8422
          mediamobilizing@gmail.com
Fax: 215-204-4811
               www.mediamobilizing.org
SCT@temple.edu
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