http://www.ashevillewireless.org open networks in public places Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:39:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Clingman Cafe is conveniently located in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. Just down the street from the Grey Eagle, the Clingman Cafe is a great place to hangout before or after touring the many artist studios in the area. Free wireless Internet, good food, and great company make ... http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/west/clingman-cafe/ Earth Fare Cafe in West Asheville (just over the Patton Avenue bridge) is a great place to grab a snack and post up shop for a while. Salad bar, hot bar, coffee, juice, and other specialty drinks make this wi-fi hotspot a favorite. Easy access to downtown Asheville, West Asheville, ... http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/west/earth-fare-cafe-west/ Asheville WiFi is a mesh network in downtown Asheville. The service (once out of the testing phase) will eventually provide free internet access to lower Lexington Avenue and the surrounding areas. The network can be found in the vicinity of Chicken Alley and the northern end of Carolina Lane. http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/downtown/chicken-alley-carolina-lane/ The citizens of Finland already enjoy amazing public health care, public day care, and public education at all levels.  But in a recent development, Finland has become the first country to guarantee broadband access to all citizens!  The plan is for all Finns to have a one-megabit megabit connection by ... http://www.ashevillewireless.org/general/finland-broadband-2/ Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville is a Celtic-style pub featuring their very own microbrews and the best selection of single malt whisky in town! Jack is also a favorite venue for local old-time and bluegrass jam sessions. And if you're looking for something a little lighter than fish ... http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/downtown/jack-of-the-wood/ The Communications Committee approved the go ahead of the plan to create a national free WI FI network. This would be supported by advertisements and on personal upgrades people would contract a subscription for. It was heavily argued by several independent service providers, such as T Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, due ... http://www.ashevillewireless.org/general/free-wi-fi-the-possibility-is-closing-in/ Independently owned coffee house serving a full line of breakfast and lunch entries. Live performed on a calendar basis. http://www.ashevillewireless.org/general/gourmet-perks/ chick-fil-a has wifi at their location down in south asheville on hendersonville road. http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/south/chick-fil-a-south-asheville/ Located in Swannanoa, just minutes from the Warren Wilson College campus and right across from Ingles, Moments is a diamond in the rough. Offering homemade coffees, shakes, and goodies, the decor invites you to take seat and relax while enjoying the wi-fi and the comfort. http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/east/moments-coffee-shop/ The original Dripolator Coffeehouse, located beside old Town Hall in Black Mountain, has free wi-fi and is loved by both locals and tourists. Just a block away from the historic Cherry Street, the original offers daily specials and fresh local pastries. http://www.ashevillewireless.org/asheville/east/dripolator-coffeehouse-black-mountain/