diff --git a/framework/assets/js/network.js b/framework/assets/js/network.js
index f71bad50..f174b6da 100755
--- a/framework/assets/js/network.js
+++ b/framework/assets/js/network.js
@@ -47,6 +47,12 @@ var Connection = function() {
             }            
         },
         function(e) {
+            // If we can't get the network info we should still tell PhoneGap
+            // to fire the deviceready event.
+            if (me._firstRun) {
+                me._firstRun = false;
+                PhoneGap.onPhoneGapConnectionReady.fire();
+            }            
             console.log("Error initializing Network Connection: " + e);
         });
 };