Google submits proposal for Wi-Fi project
October 4th, 2005
Google has stated it wants to supply San Francisco with free Wi-Fi Internet access and is prepared to begin work on the network within a few weeks. Google submitted its proposal Friday, the last day for San Francisco’s Requests for Information from companies and nonprofits regarding unwiring the city to provide free or low-cost Wi-Fi Internet access to its residents by late August 2006. Google said it has no plans to expand free Wi-Fi beyond the Bay Area and explained that the project could serve as a test-ground for new location-based applications and services that enable people to find information when and where they need it. The company said developing these and other services on the San Francisco network ultimately would benefit end users and Google business partners.
