Accurate, Focused Research on Law, Technology and Knowledge Discovery Since 2002

Daily Archives: October 2, 2005

Google Wants to Provide Free WiFi to SF

Press release, August 16, 2006: “San Francisco, CA – Following through on a pledge made in last year’s State of the City address, Mayor Gavin Newsom today launched a new initiative to provide universal, affordable wireless broadband access to all San Franciscans at no cost or minimal cost to the City and residents.”

  • Google submitted a 100 page bid to the City of San Francisco to provide free WiFi throughout the city.
  • Google offers S.F. Wi-Fi — for free Company’s bid is one of many in response to mayor’s call for universal online access
  • Google faces obstacles in S.F. Wi-Fi bid
  • Free Wi-Fi? Get Ready for GoogleNet