Silicon Valley cuts the Internet cord

Some 2.4 million residents of California's Silicon Valley will have free broadband wireless Internet access when a new network goes on line. The system will be put together by Silicon Valley Metro Connect, a collaboration of Azulstar Networks, Cisco Systems, IBM, and Seakay. Once completed, the network will span 42 municipalities and nearly 1,500 square miles.

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