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It sounds like Google is outsourcing the connectivity to Level 3. Essentially you'll have Google branded L3 wifi.

• gonzo 13y ago
  Wayport (the outfit that AT&T acquired to do its public access WiFi play) also used Level 3. Source: I was the Wayport CTO. edit: I said Google acquired Wayport. It was AT&T.
  • minimax 13y ago
    What I'm saying is that I think they are using Level 3 for the whole stack, not just circuits. I think L3 is doing the captive portal and everything else. I could be wrong though.
    • gonzo 13y ago
      What makes you think there will be a c(r)aptive portal?
      • minimax 13y ago
        Do you really think Starbucks would give up its captive portal? Have you seen it? It's full of Starbucks branding and content. I don't see that aspect disappearing with the new provider.