Ricochet bounces back in Denver

Ricochet Networks has re-launched its high-speed wire-free Internet service to consumers in Denver, and, as part of a public/private partnership with the city and county, has provided modems and service in exchange for the opportunity to jointly develop and deploy Ricochet-based municipal and public safety applications.

Consumers and businesses throughout Denver – including areas where high-speed access is not available via local or phone companies – can get access to the Ricochet service for $44.95 per month.

The Denver re-launch is part of a rebirth of a company that, under previous ownership, had been built in 21 cities with more than 51,000 subscribers before being shut down last August. The new management is in negotiations with municipalities, private landlords and resellers to reactivate the network in other U.S. cities.

-- Jim Barthold, senior editor