Submission + - Ricochet pulls the plug in San Diego
ScottFree2600 writes: "The first wireless internet internet service that really worked is finally dying. While living in San Diego, I enjoyed it 128-150k (wow!) transmission speed and the fact that it was the only high spped internet available to Enlisted Squids who lived in the barracks. It was my first taste of wireless netwoking, and it worked pretty well. There are still "poletops" around San Francisco and San Jose that don't work, and a nearly completed LA system existed for a time. Here's the letter I got:
Dear Ricochet Customer:
Ricochet will be ceasing to operate the Ricochet(R) wireless network in the San
Diego metropolitan area effective July 31, 2007. This notice is in addition to the
mail you should have recieved last week. This includes all Ricochet account
services (wireless access, dial up access, email and web hosting) for all San Diego
users. If you use a Ricochet email address, you will need to forward any email you
wish to keep to another program prior to July 31st.
Customers who are on a six month or one year contract will be let out of their
contract as of July 31, 2007, with no cancellation penalty. The final billing
against your account was on or before July 1st, 2007. Customers on month to month
plans also received the final billing against your account on or before July 1st,
2007.
It has been a pleasure serving you over the past several years. Should you have any
questions regarding your account please contact our Customer Care team at
1-888-RICOCHET (1-888-742-6243).
Regards,
Ricochet Networks
Customer Care"