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MetroFi Shutdown Notice
Well, we knew this was coming, but it's really too bad. Having WiFi around is nice like this. I suspect that folks just didn't know it was there or didn't know you could get it for free. Additionally, it wouldn't work with mobile devices. And, of course, plenty of coffee shops and bookstores have WiFi and, if you have a choice, you'll choose the closer signal.
My experience with it was mixed. The issue was that the signal was coming from the road. So, the easiest place to use them from was in a parking lot near the road near the "tower device."
Anyway, here's the letter I got:
Dear Sunnyvale MetroFi User,
It is with great regret that we notify you of our need to discontinue the
MetroFi FREE and MetroFi Premium services effective June 20, 2008 in
Sunnyvale. It has been our pleasure to be your provider of Internet access
and we have appreciated your support.
So that you do not find yourself without access to the Internet, please
find another service provider as soon as possible.
If you wish to remove the MSN SideGuide application from your computer once
we have discontinued services, please do the following (removal of the MSN
SideGuide prior to the discontinuation of MetroFi services will prevent
access to the MetroFi network):
1. Go to "Start", "My Computer";
2. Select "Add, Change or Remove Programs";
3. Find "MSN SideGuide" in the list and select "Remove"
If you are interested in finding a FREE Wi-Fi hot spot near you, please
consider using the following link: http://www.wififreespot.com/ca.html, or
check your favorite search engine.
It has been a pleasure to serve you,
The MetroFi Team
The funny thing, of course, is that I've only used it in Concord. Convenient there, as that's where my grandma is and she doesn't have net.
Posted by Shane on May 29, 2008 1:19 PM | Permalink
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