Who are the strategic partners involved in the trial?
EarthLink, Con Edison and Ambient Corporation have teamed up to provide this free high-speed Internet service to select customers as part of a test to evaluate the potential use of the technology for improving the efficiency of the electric system. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies. The utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York. Ambient Corporation is a leader in the design, development and marketing of power line communication equipment. EarthLink is a leading national Internet service provider — serving over five million subscribers. EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services.
