We are Silicon Valley Unwired...

Welcome Milpitas !

We are a group of entrepeneurs and engineers dedicated to bringing free WiFi based Internet to the Silicon Valley and beyond. We are a non-profit organization figuring out how to build a public/private partnership to reach our goals. More info here.

Network Help Discussion Group

Join the SVUnwired discussion group for announcements about the network as well as tips for improving your WiFi connection. Join here.

Information you can use

Connection Tips...

Ever wondered why your WiFi connection works one minute, and doesn't the next ? This basic primer on citywide WiFi networks and how they are different from home networks will give you a basic understanding. Read more.

Home Networking Tips...

Here are some basic ideas about creating a home network. We have examples from the very simple to the more complex. Create one what works for you. More info.

Community Meetings

We held 2 community meetings in September (16th and 29th) and had good attendence at both. Following a short presentation about the network, people ask a lot of questions and there was a good discussion about the project. We are planning to hold these every few months in order to raise awareness in the community. Look for an announcement about the next meeting later this year.

Launch DayJune 16, 2009

This network began operation on June 16, 2009 and we are very excited and proud to be a part of this milestone.