Partners in Free WiFi™

The Partners in Free WiFi™ program is a partnership among non-profit and commercial organizations supporting the spread and usage of free wifi hotspots.

Partners in Free WiFi™ includes Austin Free-Net, Austin Unleashed, Austin Wireless City Project, Austin Wireless Group, EFF-Austin, Hackney Communications, Image Microsystems, Less Networks, Midas Networks, Polycot, Total Access Networks, Inc., Wave Forward Networks, LLC, Wi-Fi Free Spot, and Wireless Librarian.

To join, contact Jon Lebkowsky of the Austin Wireless City Project at info@austinwirelesscity.org.

Here's a snippet of HTML for Partners to use to display the logo on their sites:

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alt="Partners in Free Wifi Logo" width="94" height="161" border="0"></a>

Just copy the above text and paste it into your web page.

	Austin Free-Net's goal is to ensure that underserved communities can access and effectively use the Internet and computer technologies in public spaces throughout Greater Austin.
	Austin Unleashed We offer affordable high-speed wireless internet service, email, web hosting, wireless networking & much more for personal & business use. That means that wherever you go within our coverage area you can have access to those services. You can sit in the park and surf the web, email friends or clients or update your webpage.
	The mission of the Austin Wireless City Project is To EDUCATE, ADVISE, ENABLE and ASSIST operators of public spaces in providing free wireless hotspots to ALL residents of Austin and surrounding areas.
	The mission of the Austin Wireless Group is to bring together like minded folks to discuss and brainstorm on ideas regarding future direction, and network methodology, and set up a fully operational network maintained by and for the community.
	EFF-Austin is an independent nonprofit civil liberties organization concerned with emerging frontiers where technology meets society. We are a group of visionary technologists, legal professionals, academics, political activists and concerned citizens who work to protect digital rights and educate the public about emerging technologies and their implications.
	Hackney Communications: We can assist any entity from a startup to an established public company in leveraging the media to satisfy the client's marketing objectives. We do this by obtaining an understanding of what the company's marketing objectives are, building a relevant media database, creating content in line with the aforementioned objectives, then reaching out to the appropriate media. We also offer other capabilities in the public relations discipline, such as creating, writing and sending email newsletters, writing other customer stories, setting up media events and securing speaking opportunities for senior executives.
	Founded in 1992, Image Microsystems Inc. is a leader in setting the standards for developing and managing reverse logistics services and outsourced technical services including test and repair, remanufacturing, de-manufacturing, data erasure, re-marketing and recycling. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.imagemicro.com.
	Less Networks creates downloadable customer-branded Free WiFi hotspots. Venues own their hotspot and manage it with simple web tools. Hotspot software lets venues communicate with their customers and log usage. Users gain access to all Less Networks hotspots and interact with others logged in from home or other venues.
	Midas Networks provides a variety of IT products and services to support small businesses, including anti-virus software, anti-spyware solutions, firewall and VPN systems, LAN/WAN installation and support, web hosting, colocation, and secure browsing and email.
	Polycot designs and implements sites with exceptional usability and functionality, enabling users to fully employ the power of the web.
	Total Access Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of managed Internet services and connectivity for residents and businesses worldwide. Through high-speed, high-availability, state-of-the- art Internet Data Centers, Total Access Networks delivers superior reliability, security and performance to residents and companies using the Internet. Cutting-edge solutions include Worldwide Dialup Access, Nationwide DSL Access, Regional Wireless Access, Domain Registration, E-commerce Solutions, Merchant Services, Co-Location, Dedicated Web Hosting, Dedicated Access, Streaming Media, Content Distribution and Application Services.
	Wave Forward Networks, LLC provides design and installation services for wireless networks, from simple to complex projects. Specializing in security, fixed-wireless, meshed network, and wired LAN services. Turnkey solutions for restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, auto service centers and other venues. Custom-designed Internet interface for corporate promotion. Contract monitoring and maintenance services are available for all clients.
	The Wi-Fi FreeSpot Directory is a list of hotspot locations offering Free Wi-Fi.
	The Wireless Librarian website provides resources for other libraries and librarians going through the wireless experience.