SF’s Chinatown Finally Gets 8 Blocks of Free Wi-Fi
San Francisco just flipped the switch on free public Wi-Fi in Chinatown.
Mayor Daniel Lurie and District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter announced the expansion of #SFWiFi, the city’s free public internet network, now live at the Dragon’s Gate, St. Mary’s Square, and along Grant Avenue between Broadway and Pacific Avenue.
The rollout aims to bridge the digital divide in one of San Francisco’s most densely populated neighborhoods, where nearly half of households lack broadband access. Over the next year, the Department of Technology (DT) will continue installing fiber to bring coverage to the rest of Chinatown.
Phase one, stretching 8 blocks down Grant Avenue from Bush to Broadway, is expected to be finished in time for Chinese New Year 2026, with phase two expanding later in the year to Stockton Street, Portsmouth Square (after renovations), and nearby alleys and side streets.
The new network will support residents, small businesses, and major neighborhood events like the Lunar New Year Parade and Autumn Moon Festival. It also sets the stage for future in-home high-speed internet access through the city’s Fiber to Housing program. San Francisco’s #SFWiFi already offers free internet in over 20 community hubs, including Union Square, Civic Center Plaza, and neighborhood parks; Chinatown is the latest to get connected.
The city plans similar Wi-Fi expansions in the Tenderloin and Bayview next.
Read more at SF.gov
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