Google Fiber

[Hassan Darkside]

Quote:

Google on Thursday detailed its high-speed Internet network called Google Fiber, which runs 100 times faster than today’s average broadband connection. The search engine giant is bringing the ultra-high speeds first to Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. In addition to offering two paid packages, Google is also rolling out a virtually free service for at least the first seven years. (Note: You still have to pay a $300 installation fee). “No more buffering. No more loading. No more waiting,” the company notes on its blog. “Imagine: instantaneous sharing; truly global education; medical appointments with 3D imaging; even new industries that we haven’t even dreamed of, powered by a gig.” To get things started, the company divided Kansas City into small communities called “fiberhoods.” Each fiberhood needs a high majority of their residents to pre-register to get the service. Those communities with a high pre-registration percentage will be among the first to get Google Fiber. Households in those communities can register for the service throughout the next six weeks. Households in fiberhoods that qualify will be able to select from various subscription packages. Internet will cost $70 a month, while Internet along with television will cost about $120. The free Internet service (with the $300 installation fee) is also available for $25 a month for 12 months.

http://mashable.com/2012/07/26/google-fiber/

[thaima1shu]

That's ... fast. Expensive though.

[weeeeeeez]

Getting for sure.

edit: If it comes to Cincinnati.

[p_rushing]

Unless all the servers and lines in the rest of the world are upgraded, how are you going to get those speeds outside of the google fiber network? You will be able to multitask very fast, but most servers have limits on their download speeds.

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[ImTellinTim]

This is a sore spot for me, as Duluth was in the final running to be the test city. Eff you Kansas City!

[Scott]

Ugh, come to Austin please.

[Chaos81]

I'm 2 miles away from where they're doing this. Me sad.

[Gotmadskillzson]

By the time this makes it to Vermont, I most likely will be in my 60s and not even living in Vermont anymore. Hell Vermont just now got comcast and 3G cell phone service in the past 5 years.