About the brand ❤️
Google Station was a public Wi‑Fi initiative developed by Google to expand internet connectivity in emerging markets by partnering with local infrastructure providers to deploy high‑speed public Wi‑Fi hotspots. Originally piloted in India and formally rolled out in 2016, the service offered free or low‑cost internet access at locations such as railway stations, public venues, and urban hubs in countries including India, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Nigeria, the Philippines, Brazil, Vietnam, and South Africa. Designed to help bridge the digital divide, Google Station formed part of Google’s “Next Billion Users” strategy to support more affordable access to the internet. Despite success in reaching millions of users, Google announced in early 2020 that the service would be discontinued because cheaper mobile data and diverse local connectivity options reduced the need for a dedicated public Wi‑Fi platform. The service was officially taken offline on September 30, 2020, with some partner organizations continuing Wi‑Fi offerings without the Google branding.
Founded: 2016
Closed: 2020
Headquarters:
Mountain View, California, United States of America (the)
Owner: Alphabet Inc.
https://station.google.com/
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