Google Fiber, Company's New Super Fast Internet Service, Launches In Kansas City

**Foxrac** · 07-27-2012, 10:53 AM

Google on Thursday unveiled its first ultra-high speed Internet service, saying it will offer broadband connections up to 100 times faster than what many Americans receive today.

The search giant's new Internet service, known as "Google Fiber," is currently available only to residents of Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., which beat more than 1,100 cities in a competition to be the first to receive Google's new broadband network.

Google said customers who subscribe to the ultra-high speed web connections -- which measure a gigabit per second -- will no longer need to wait for videos to buffer or websites to load. They will be able to share large files instantaneously and take advantage of advancements in online education and health care that will require the fastest Internet speeds.

The first homes will receive service this fall and all neighborhoods will be wired by the end of 2013. Google says it will also wire schools, libraries and hospitals in Kansas City. About a quarter of Kansas City residents have no broadband access at home, according to the company.

Google says its high-speed Internet service will cost residents $70 a month or $120 a month for a broadband and TV package, which comes with a Nexus 7 tablet that is used as a TV remote. Residents will also have the choice to receive basic broadband service for free after paying $300 for construction costs.

Internet speeds in the U.S. are only slightly faster than what they were when broadband was first introduced 16 years ago, according to Milo Medin, Google's vice president of access services.

"Today the Internet is not as fast as it should be," Medin said in a blog post.

Google is not the only one trying to change that. In 2010, Chattanooga, Tenn., built the country’s first citywide gigabit-per-second Internet network, but the service cost about $300 a month.

Also, a project called Gig.U plans to build ultra-high-speed Internet networks in communities surrounding several research universities.

Still, many Americans pay higher prices for slower Internet service than residents of other countries, according to a study released last week by the New America Foundation.

For example, the study found that Hong Kong residents receive Internet speeds that are 20 times faster than those for New York City residents, while paying roughly the same price -- $35 a month -- as New Yorkers do.

Google Fiber, Company's New Super Fast Internet Service, Launches In Kansas City

**Foxrac** · 07-27-2012, 10:58 AM

Google Fiber

The Highlander · 07-27-2012, 11:56 PM

Not bad for price

GuySmoke420 · 07-28-2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

Not bad for price

i agree you

purplecatty · 07-28-2012, 12:21 AM

Im right next door to Kansas City, KS yii yii yii!!! Im looking foward for expansion to Johnson County, KS so I can have Google Fiber!!

Catty

**Chevy57** · 07-28-2012, 06:38 AM

Good price! What s difference between Google Fiber and Verizon FiOS?

CrazyPaul · 07-28-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Good price! What s difference between Google Fiber and Verizon FiOS?

I just researched it. Both offer fiber optics technology.

-------------------Internet speed---------------DVR-----------------DVR storage (HD only)

Google Fiber - up to 1000/1000 mbps---up to 8 programs--------up to 500 hrs

Verizon FiOS - up to 300/65 mbps-------up to 2 programs--------up to 40 hrs

CrazyPaul · 07-28-2012, 02:27 PM

Damn, Google Fiber is much better than FiOS. Google provides free tablets (which can be used as a remote) to customers who choose Gigabit + TV package ($120/mo) in those areas.

That means Verizon must work harder to compete with Google so wait and see.

**Chevy57** · 07-28-2012, 03:56 PM

Google Fiber service will be major cities in near future???

CrazyPaul · 07-28-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Google Fiber service will be major cities in near future???

Yeah, I think so but I have no idea how soon. The company said that it wanted to start with Kansas City, KC first and Kansas City, MO second and see if it will be successful. If successful, then it will proceed in other cities later. I assume maybe in late 2013 or 2014. Who knows?

When if Google Fiber comes to my area, I bet Verizon will have to do something better to avoid losing its customers including me. Let's see if Verizon can offer 1000/1000 mbps and DVR that can record 8 programs at the same time and stores 500 hrs of HD programs for the same price, $120/mo.

**Chevy57** · 07-28-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyPaul

Yeah, I think so but I have no idea how soon. The company said that it wanted to start with Kansas City, KC first and Kansas City, MO second and see if it will be successful. If successful, then it will proceed in other cities later. I assume maybe in late 2013 or 2014. Who knows? When if Google Fiber comes to my area, I bet Verizon will have to do something better to avoid losing its customers including me.

Ok My Time Warner Cable and Roadrunner are suck!! Too costly. I can't wait to get Google Fiber

CrazyPaul · 07-28-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Ok My Time Warner Cable and Roadrunner are suck!! Too costly. I can't wait to get Google Fiber

Doesn't Verizon FiOS serve your area yet?

**Foxrac** · 07-28-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyPaul

Doesn't Verizon FiOS serve your area yet?

Verizon FiOS only serve in cities that are in Verizon territory like DC, NYC, Boston, Philly, Tampa, NoVA and West LA.

Other side of LA is served by at&t so they can use u-verse.

**Chevy57** · 07-28-2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyPaul

Doesn't Verizon FiOS serve your area yet?

My area doesn't have it. Mostly AT&T U-verse is at my state.

**Foxrac** · 07-28-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

My area doesn't have it. Mostly AT&T U-verse is at my state.

Same here, Alabama is overwhelming at&t territory but some rural areas are run by Windstream or CenturyLink.

It used to be BellSouth before at&t bought it.

Christer · 07-28-2012, 09:37 PM

I just lol'd this.

You Tube

CrazyPaul · 07-29-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

My area doesn't have it. Mostly AT&T U-verse is at my state.

Unfortunately, it's not technically a fiber service because it doesn't run fiber optics all the way to a residence.

**Chevy57** · 07-29-2012, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyPaul

Unfortunately, it's not technically a fiber service because it doesn't run fiber optics all the way to a residence.

Right! Time Warner cable internet s speed is faster than U-verse.

Roadrunner Ultimate Internet Service is up to 50 MBPS.
U-verse Max turbo internet service is up to 24 MBPS.

I have Ultimate internet now and Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, too. Download HD movies is OK.

Google Fiber is 20X faster than Ultimate. Ultimate (50 MBPS) download time is 2 min 11 sec. Google Fiber download time is 7 sec.

**Foxrac** · 07-29-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Right! Time Warner cable internet s speed is faster than U-verse.

Roadrunner Ultimate Internet Service is up to 50 MBPS.
U-verse Max turbo internet service is up to 24 MBPS.

I have Ultimate internet now and Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, too. Download HD movies is OK.

Google Fiber is 20X faster than Ultimate. Ultimate (50 MBPS) download time is 2 min 11 sec. Google Fiber download time is 7 sec.

In here, Charter offers 100 mbps/5 mbps plan.

CrazyPaul · 07-29-2012, 07:32 PM

Currently, I have FiOS Triple Play which includes internet 25/25, Extreme HD and phone service - digital voice for $160 including 1 HD DVR and 2 SD STBs (after taxes and fees) monthly with 2 yrs contract. Upgrade to internet 50/25 for $10/mo more, is it worth it?

GuySmoke420 · 07-31-2012, 06:47 AM

Do you remeber this url address : Welcome to Google TiSP

Keiro · 07-31-2012, 05:31 PM

I'll be moving my company's headquarters to Kanas City, KS, to take advantage of that fiber goodness.

Our NOCs will be very happy to have access to this.

CrazyPaul · 07-31-2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keiro

I'll be moving my company's headquarters to Kanas City, KS, to take advantage of that fiber goodness.

Our NOCs will be very happy to have access to this.

Does NOC stand for network operations center?

**Foxrac** · 07-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyPaul

Does NOC stand for network operations center?

Yes.

CrazyPaul · 07-31-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

Yes.

OK, Google Fiber's FAQ said that it's designed for residences as of now.

Does Google Fiber have a business product?

We are currently focused on our Fiber-to-the-home network, which is for residential consumers. For businesses located in qualified fiberhoods, we plan to introduce a small business offering shortly—stay tuned to google.com/fiber for more details.

Can I run a server from my home?

Google Fiber is intended as a residential Internet service. Our Terms of Service prohibit running a server.

**Foxrac** · 07-31-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyPaul

OK, Google Fiber's FAQ said that it's designed for residences as of now.

Does Google Fiber have a business product?

We are currently focused on our Fiber-to-the-home network, which is for residential consumers. For businesses located in qualified fiberhoods, we plan to introduce a small business offering shortly—stay tuned to google.com/fiber for more details.

Can I run a server from my home?

Google Fiber is intended as a residential Internet service. Our Terms of Service prohibit running a server.

Good catch, mailman.

**Reba** · 07-31-2012, 10:35 PM

I would love for an AD member in KC to get the new service and review it for us.

CrazyPaul · 08-01-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

I would love for an AD member in KC to get the new service and review it for us.

As long as any one of them pre-registered. If they haven't, I don't know if they will be able to get it.

**Foxrac** · 08-01-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuySmoke420

Do you remeber this url address : Welcome to Google TiSP

That's April 1, Fool's Day in several years ago.

rhr · 08-05-2012, 02:33 AM

Cool... but how many limit usage caps or unlimit? I wish unlimit usage cap, lke live multi-webcam 24 hours or webcam 1080p wihtout limit hour

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