It was founded by Adam Shand in November 2000[1] after he read a Slashdot article about the Consume The Net project in London.

[2] PTP has wireless hotspots offering free Internet access at locations around Portland including Pioneer Courthouse Square, three public parks, and several restaurants and coffee shops using Wi-Fi.

[3][4][5] In 2005 PTP was involved in a grant-funded project to bring free wireless Internet to an entire neighborhood in North Portland, along N. Mississippi Avenue.

The problem was resolved amicably when the for-fee hotspot moved their connection to another channel.

[7] On March 4, 2003, a study was published stating Portland had more wireless hotspots per capita than any other U.S. city.