By Barbara Locke, Search Analyst

Thousands of San Francisco residents are getting free wireless Internet service through a company called Meraki. They provide free indoor and outdoor repeaters as well as the free service. People might already have access to their free Wi-Fi and not even know it. If in doubt, just look for “Free the Net” among the available wireless networks listed in your computer.

And if you can’t find it, visit the company’s web site and take a look at the map showing where the free Wi-Fi is available. They also have a great FAQ explaining how it all works and what their objectives are.

A good idea might be to sign up to receive a free receiver in the mail and depending on your location, you can volunteer to have an outdoor repeater and help to spread the “net.”

A co-worker here at Searchme lives in the Mission and uses it. She says the free service works pretty well. I already signed up and encourage all San Franciscans to do so. It’s fast and easy. The more people joining Free the Net, more coverage we’ll all have!

Happy Surfing!

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