(1888PressRelease)
February 26, 2008 - Network 1 Communications has announced it will provide subscriber-based wireless Internet service for the entire city of Kirkwood.
Kirkwood Wireless, powered by Network 1, is the latest accomplishment in a campaign to bring several cities in the St. Louis metropolitan area online with Network 1’s wireless network services.
Kirkwood signed the wireless Internet agreement with Network 1 after its City Council unanimously approved the proposal during a meeting on Feb. 21.
“This is truly a win-win situation for Kirkwood and Network 1,” said Mark O’Neal, vice president of business development. “Kirkwood Electric Director Mark Petty has been working with us for the past several months to help make this agreement a reality. This is a great opportunity for us to offer citywide Internet access to the residents, businesses and city government of Kirkwood.”
The city of O’Fallon, Mo., was the first city in the country last year to set up a citywide, subscriber-based program with Network 1. Since then, Network 1 has met several other cities to develop similar wireless network agreements, including the cities of Dardenne Prairie, St. Paul, Florissant, Cottleville, Brentwood and Maplewood.
Network 1 will offer new subscribers 30 days of free wireless connectivity. Subscribers can choose one of three options, all based on connectivity speed and ranging in price from $19.95 to $49.95 per month. Kirkwood residents can call Network 1’s customer service hotline at 636-614-1364. Additional pricing and plan information will be released in the near future.
Deployment and implementation of the Network 1 wireless service will occur over the course of the next several months. Due to the unexpected increase in demand for this service, activation of individual accounts may vary. Activation schedules may also vary depending on the need for installing additional equipment.
The expansion of Network 1’s wireless network furthers its mission to provide residents and visitors the ability to access the Internet from any home, business or public area within the city of Kirkwood at affordable rates.
The Network 1 management team has been in the communications and technology industry for over 15 years, and its engineers and executive management staff members have worked for some of the largest telecom companies in the world. Kirkwood Wireless, powered by Network 1, combines an easy-to-install, low-cost service with high-quality, proven technology. For more information on Network 1, call O’Neal at 314-484-1904 or visit the company online at www.network1communications.com.
