Google to Build National Free Wi-Fi Network?

FormFactorFormFactor At the core of forgotten
edited August 2005 in Science & Tech
Business 2.0 is reporting that Google is possibly building a national broadband network complete with free Wi-Fi access for everyone in America.

According to Business 2.0, telecom insiders have shared information about Google quietly shopping for miles and miles of "dark," or unused, fiber-optic cable across the country from wholesalers such as New York’s AboveNet.
So once the GoogleNet is built, how would consumers connect for free access? One of the cheapest ways would be for Google to blanket major cities with Wi-Fi, and evidence gathered by Business 2.0 suggests that the company may be trying to do just that.
Source: Business 2.0

Comments

  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    I want Google to have my babies.
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2005
    It probably already has. I hear Google's crazy like that.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    Oh i'm sure google would like to have your babies, too. in addition to all the other things they want... :eek3:
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    YESSSSS! Dammit I love Google. :D
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    I'm beginning to think there's nothing they can't do. :thumbsup:
  • airbornflghtairbornflght Houston, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    they cant (or wont) gimme a kick ass server and gaming rig with a high speed business line
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    well hell, i can do that. You never asked :D
  • JengoJengo Pasco, WA | USA
    edited August 2005
    i hope google blankets whole cities.. cause then i wont have to pay for my internet. lol
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited August 2005
    Google is the shiznit. I want free WiFi in Columbus. I would definetely need a laptop and adapter for my car.
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    mmonnin wrote:
    Google is the shiznit. I want free WiFi in Columbus. I would definetely need a laptop and adapter for my car.
    Heck yes! Screw sattellite radio. I'll stream Shoutcast on the go :thumbsup:
  • BuddyJBuddyJ Dept. of Propaganda OKC Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    Free internet. Watch them do Oklahoma City and make it so my house is still out of range... :shakehead
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited August 2005
    Buddy Jesus wrote:
    Free internet. Watch them do Oklahoma City and make it so my house is still out of range... :shakehead
    mmm yea, that sounds about right ;D

    i wonder if google can be sued for allowing pirating over a nation wifi link, mmmmmm
  • danball1976danball1976 Wichita Falls, TX
    edited August 2005
    Armo wrote:
    mmm yea, that sounds about right ;D

    i wonder if google can be sued for allowing pirating over a nation wifi link, mmmmmm

    Sounds like something RIAA would do.
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