In news from New Orleans–telephone giant BellSouth has withdrawn an offer to allow the city to house its new police headquarters in one of the company’s damaged buildings. BellSouth withdrew the offer after the city announced plans to offer free high-speed internet to homes and businesses in the city as an incentive for residents and companies to return. Around the country, large telephone companies have aggressively opposed plans for cities to launch community wireless networks.
BellSouth Drops Offer to New Orleans Over Wireless Plan
HeadlineDec 06, 2005