Internet service provider Earthlink has announced it’s going to shed 900 jobs and close four of its offices as it attempts to control operating costs.
The affected offices are will Orlando, Knoxville, Harrisburg, and San Francisco. Additionally, the company will “substantially reduce its presence” in Atlanta and Pasadena.
The company currently employs about 1,900 people, and expects the reductions to save it between $25 and $35 a year.
The major problem appears to be that potential customers want broadband rather than dial up service. Earthlink operates municipal wireless networks in four cities, and is studying those before deciding how to proceed.
