The City of Corpus Christi now has a 147-square-mile multipurpose wireless broadband network covering 100% of the city. On December 4 and 5, 2006, more than 100 government officials and technology vendors from across the country helped the City celebrate completion of the network, which was initiated in 2003 with implementation of an automated meter reading system. The network build-out took 18 months to complete.

Through a "Proof of Concept" process and community partnerships, the City also has completed planning and testing of several wireless applications that improve operational efficiencies and service delivery. These focus areas include healthcare and emergency medical services, public safety video technology, building inspections, and education and digital inclusion. The City recognizes the significant value of economical broadband access for public safety, emergency response, public works, education, the community, and the local economy, and will continue to expand applications for the wireless network.

In March 2007, the WiFi system was sold to EarthLink. Earth Link will now be responsible in managing and improving the system long-term.

The Intelligent Community Forum named Corpus Christi as one of the "Smart21 Communities of 2007".

In November, 2006, the Center for Digital Government named Corpus Christi the most technologically-advanced city in the population category of 250,000 or more.