Savannah Posey (jurisdoctor) wrote in remains_freenet, @ 2016-10-19 19:43:00 |
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Entry tags: | # 2019 [10] october, # type: public post, # username: leaveyouinstitches, # username: legallyblonde, # username: sweet-tart |
SENT FROM: legallyblonde
TYPE: public post
TIME: October 7, 11am
Exciting news for Austin! After a lot of hard work and upgrades to infrastructure, Austin has been reconnected to the world wide web, following the "smart city" model to allow wifi access in all of incorporated Austin. Internet is now available via mobile devices and computers. However, unlike the Freenet services we've had for the past few years, Internet access is not free. Plans are available for a monthly fee of $25 and can be purchased for immediate Internet access.
Leadership is investigating the viability of maintaining the Freenet as a free city-wide communications system for those who are unable or unwilling to purchase Internet access in order to facilitate safety and communication. For the time being the Freenet will continue to run as expected and any further updates will be announced as they are made.
One of the websites that now works again on Austin phones is Instagram (remainstagram). I don't know about y'all but I'm going to go post my first selfie in three years!