Google has acquired Webpass, a San Francisco based high speed internet service provider. The duo aims to accelerate the deployment of faster Internet connections for customers across the U.S. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2003, Webpass is available in cities including in the San Francisco Bay Area and four other cities, specializes in providing high speed internet service in urban areas.
Webpass president Charles Barr said in blog post,
Joining Google Fiber will be a great development for our users because the companies share the same vision of the future and commitment to the customer. Google Fiber’s resources will enable Webpass to grow faster and reach many more customers than we could as a standalone company. I’m very much looking forward to this next chapter for Webpass, and let me take this opportunity to once again say thank you to all of our loyal customers. We are thrilled to be on this journey together.
The acquisition is expected to close this summer, subject to the standard regulatory approvals. Earlier in March, Google introduced Fiber Phone telephone service for just $10 per month.