It appears to me that Google is simply sponsoring the deployment, and did not build and will not actively manage the installation. According to the coverage map

It appears to me that Google is simply sponsoring the deployment, and did not build and will not actively manage the installation. According to the coverage map [1], technical support is provided by Sky Packets, a company that plans, builds, and maintains wifi networks in municipalities. Also, the Chelsea Improvement Company's webpage [2] says: "Google's sponsorship paid for the capital cost of the network." [1] http://www.chelseaimprovement.com/static/pdfs/wifi/CIC_Free_WiFi.pdf http://www.chelseaimprovement.com/static/pdfs/wifi/CIC_Free_... [2] http://www.chelseaimprovement.com/neighborhood/free_wifi.html http://www.chelseaimprovement.com/neighborhood/free_wifi.htm...