Google WiFi hints are on Web

Iria · Sep 22, 2005, 09:57 PM

Speculation that Google wants to blanket the Earth with free WiFi ratcheted up Tuesday after Internet users discovered software on its Web site that allows access to a service called "Google WiFi.''

The downloadable software creates a secure WiFi connection to select Google "hotspots'' in the Bay Area.

Google representatives would not discuss the company's long-range plans regarding WiFi, or "wireless fidelity'' technology for high-speed Internet access. But observers said offering WiFi access might fit in with Google's plans to find new ways to serve up ads and entice people to use its search-related services.

A Google spokesman said the Web pages (http://wifi.google.com/faq.html) relate to an experiment begun this summer to offer free, secure WiFi to some Silicon Valley establishments.
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Sep 22, 2005, 09:57 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Google WiFi hints are on Web Speculation that Google wants to blanket the Earth with free WiFi ratcheted up Tuesday after Internet users discovered software on its Web site that allows access to a service called "Google WiFi.'' The downloadable software creates a secure WiFi connection to select Google "hotspots'' in the Bay Area. Google representatives would not discuss the company's long-range plans regarding WiFi, or "wireless fidelity'' technology for high-speed Internet access. But observers said offering WiFi access might fit in with Google's plans to find new ways to serve up ads and entice people to use its search-related services. A Google spokesman said the Web pages (http://wifi.google.com/faq.html) relate to an experiment begun this summer to offer free, secure WiFi to some Silicon Valley establishments. __________ Read More / Source: SiliconValley.com