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Google plans to wire 180 fiberhoods by fall 2013, start next month in KCK
The final tally from the Google Fiber rally is in. Google this afternoon announced that 180 “fiberhoods” in Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. will be wired for its new, ultra high-speed internet service. The Hanover Heights fiberhood in Kansas City, Kan. is …
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At least 180 fiberhoods hit Google Fiber mark; more news due Thursday
The six-week rally during which Kansas Citians could pre-register for Google Fiber closed on Sunday, and at least 180 out of 202 “fiberhoods” in Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. qualified for Google’s ultra high-speed internet service, project general manager Kevin Lo said Sunday in a post on the Google Fiber Blog. On Thursday,…
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Google reps discuss Fiber’s impact on startups, community, cable (Video)
For all the details that emerged last week during the Google Fiber announcement in Kansas City, Mo., one subject that received scant attention over the course of the hour-long presentation was Google’s plan for making its ultra high-speed network available to businesses. Kevin Lo, the General Manager of Google Access, briefly addressed businesses between …
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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…
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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 …