Google Wireless ISP is Official, Integration with Google Fiber is Now on Deck

There is an official Google wireless Internet service provider today, thanks to the closing of the Webpass acquisition by Google. Webpass has ‘tens of thousands’ of wireless customers, primarily business, in five markets across the US. They use a point-to-point wireless technology, offering access of up to a gigabit in speed. They currently have 800 buildings on-net.

For now, Webpass will continue to operate as usual, as a Google Fiber subsidiary company. Over time, Google Fiber intends to integrate Webpass’ wireless solutions into a hybrid fiber-wireless approach for gigabit broadband delivery. “Of course, at Google Fiber we’re particularly excited about Webpass’ application of point-to-point wireless deployment methodology,” said Dennis Kish, president of Google Fiber. “As we’ve said, our strategy going forward will be a hybrid approach with wireless playing an integral part.”