Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi

Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi is a neighborhood initiative to bring open Internet access throughout our community, with high-speed Wi-Fi coverage provided by Verizon's fiber optic service (FiOS) and local sponsors.

Open Wi-fi access is available at the participating business locations listed below. If you are in 500-1000' foot range of the open Wi-Fi zones indicated below you may already have access. Check for the Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi "wireless network" on your home computer.

Internet Access

Order a Meraki Outdoor Wi-Fi Antenna to bring Open Wi-Fi to your block, or signup below to contact Open Mar Vista organizers for more information.

Open Wi-Fi is made possible by Mar Vista residents and local businesses sharing a portion of their bandwidth with the community via a wireless 'mesh' network that is linking neighbors together with a powerful Wi-Fi network offering fast and reliable service. Find out how you can help bring open Wi-Fi to Mar Vista!

Sponsor an Internet Gateway

If you're interested in bringing Open Wi-Fi to your block, ask us about sponsorship opportunities for sharing your service with your neighbors (see form below). Neighbors are encouraged to contribute $10 per month to help pay for the shared service. Some participants may need a Wi-Fi antenna to receive the open Wi-Fi signal. Mar Vista residents are now able to share high-speed fiber optic Internet service provided by Verizon (FiOS) with the neighborhood, offering open Wi-Fi access to the Mar Vista community.

Signup for Open Wi-Fi

Help keep the Internet OPEN in Mar Vista and become a subscriber for just $10/month. Ask us how you can bring Open Wi-Fi to your block or sponsor free Internet for the neighborhood.

Participating Organizations

Open Wi-Fi is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Modeled on a similar effort in San Francisco now reaching 300,000 subscribers, Open Mar Vista is a neighborhood Wi-Fi network using next-generation wireless 'mesh' networking technology by Meraki, funded in part by Google. The network is supported by a backbone of high-speed fiber-optic Internet service from Verizon FIOS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi?

Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi is a neighborhood initiative to bring open access to fast and reliable Internet service throughout Mar Vista. Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi broadcasts a high-speed open Wi-Fi signal provided by Verizon's fiber optic service (FiOS) to areas of Mar Vista.

How does Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi work?

Open Mar Vista works by encouraging the neighborhood to join together in connecting via Wi-Fi to create a powerful wireless network with a strong signal within their homes and businesses.

Are there any costs to participate?

Open Mar Vista is available as an open Wi-Fi network publicly accessible at no charge. For $199 you can activate an outdoor "repeater" to boost coverage for your business or home. Regular users who are not sharing a portion of their broadband are encouraged to contribute $10 per month toward on-going operation.

Is Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi secure?

Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi repeaters utilize industry-standard security technologies, including WPA/WPA2 encryption. A built-in firewall protects your data and your local network from snoops and malicious hackers.