http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-google-fiber-20151207-story.html
I don't know if I can move out of state, now.
I don't know if I can move out of state, now.
I believe it is time to jump on the HYPE TRRRAAAAAAIIIINNNN
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EpilepticCricket
Space Marshal
Could always move to Kentucky. By 2018 every single home in the state will have fiber access. I should be getting fiber come next summer :D
thanatos73
Space Marshal
They need to bring some across the Continental Divide, like along the I-70 Corridor. Then I might get a respectable speed......
Tortilla the Hun
Grand Admiral
I gotta say, Google Fiber would be a tough thing to move from. Like going from 2-ply to single-ply. And not even the good single-ply, I'm talking the side-of-the-road service station tissue. Which is really more like thinly cut construction paper than tissue. Makes it feel like you're using a fine grain sandpaper or being licked clean by a cat with cotton-mouth. But I digress...
EpilepticCricket
Space Marshal
A lot of states are very closely watching for the success of the Kentucky Wired project. If Kentucky can pull this off then a lot of other states will feel pressured to employ a similar initiative.
Economically speaking, Ky is in a great position if we can truly get every town and home wired with fiber. Our overall cost of living is considerably lower than the national average and, because of coal, our electricity costs are ridiculously cheap. So, with cheaper rent, lower utility costs, lower wages to match the cost of living, and (the biggest thing) tax incentives which are already in place, companies will be moving in left and right to take advantage of the benefits this state has as soon as our internet connectivity and costs make it worthwhile.
Other states don't want to lose businesses. That means less tax money coming in. My estimate is that by 2020 most states that want to remain/become economically relevant will *have* to ensure that business can be connected like they need to be. That means ground level widespread gigabit fiber connectivity at least in the major metro areas.
Economically speaking, Ky is in a great position if we can truly get every town and home wired with fiber. Our overall cost of living is considerably lower than the national average and, because of coal, our electricity costs are ridiculously cheap. So, with cheaper rent, lower utility costs, lower wages to match the cost of living, and (the biggest thing) tax incentives which are already in place, companies will be moving in left and right to take advantage of the benefits this state has as soon as our internet connectivity and costs make it worthwhile.
Other states don't want to lose businesses. That means less tax money coming in. My estimate is that by 2020 most states that want to remain/become economically relevant will *have* to ensure that business can be connected like they need to be. That means ground level widespread gigabit fiber connectivity at least in the major metro areas.
Metal-Muffin
Space Marshal
Frisbeerocker
Commissar
WarrenPeace
Space Marshal
I'll reiterate: Google fiber can't get to my area soon enough. The faster I can dump TWC, the better.