July 26, 2012

  • Google to bundle TV with Fiber, roll out high-speed service by demand

    Google today revealed more about the vision for the future of its Fiber project, and that vision is in high-definition. Google Fiber, the company’s first large-scale foray into providing internet service, will also feature a prominent and potentially disruptive HD television offering. And all of that technology could be available to residential customers in parts…

  • So, who’s moving to Kansas City?

    In an interview today, Zaarly founder Bo Fishback said Google Fiber will “kickstart a wave of new startup energy and activity” in Kansas City’s startup community. On Twitter, it appears it’s begun. Though not specifically “startup energy,” a Twitter search for “#GoogleFiber AND ‘move’ ” turns up …

  • Startup founder will pay $500 to increase his odds to get Google Fiber

    Google announced today it would begin offering its Google Fiber network in Kansas City, Kan. and central Kansas City, Mo. to residential neighborhoods that expressed the most interest. To show that interest, residents have the opportunity through Sept. 9 to pre-register for Google Fiber, paying a $10 deposit and providing basic information. …

  • Google Fiber unveils three residential packages, including “free” plan

    Google today unveiled its plans to roll-out Google Fiber in Kansas City, Kan. and central Kansas City, Mo. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company will first offer its ultra high-speed network to residents and, according to Google Access’ general manager, Kevin Lo (right), packages for business are coming soon. Just as Google decided …

  • Watch the Google Fiber announcement (Video)

    Google Fiber arrives today, or so Google announced last week of its ultra high-speed network, which will provide internet connections to homes in Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. at speeds 100 times faster than high-speed broadband. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company first revealed in March of 2011 that Kansas City, Kan. …

  • Google Fiber arrives today. How did we get here?

    The only way Kansas City could be any higher on fiber today is if every barbecue joint in town spiked its sauce with Metamucil. Anticipation on both sides of State Line Road is high as residents of Kansas City, Mo. and Kansas City, Kan. await word about the Google Fiber project. The heightened anticipation comes…