The page also notes that "The map also shows the areas of the city where we are not yet able to provide coverage ... If you live in an area without coverage and you are interested in the possibility of hosting a Google WiFi node on your property, please email us at mvwifi-support@google.com."

Google's also being very generous in actually advising users how to get Internet access for their homes using the Google WiFi and plan to provide a VPN client in the near future (see the Google WiFi FAQ).

So, when will this initiative expand beyond Mountain View? According to the FAQ "Google is working to provide a wireless network for the city of San Francisco. Currently, there is no set date regarding when this service will be available to residents of San Francisco, nor are there current plans to provide a wireless network to any other cities. Please refer back to this FAQ for future updates."

Could I suggest Ventura, California, as an early target? I'll host a Wifi node ...

Source: NetworkWorld