Google Launches ‘Fiber for Communities’ Website

Back in February, Google announced plans to build experimental, ultra high-speed networks in communities across the U.S. chosen from public submissions.  More than 1,100 communities and 194,000 individuals submitted requests, representing all but three U.S. states (Delaware, Florida and South Dakota). Google is still busy plowing through the applications, and it won’t be announcing the winners until year-end.

In the meantime, the Internet titan is capitalizing on the public and media interest in its project. Google has launched a Web site called Google Fiber for Communities to inform the public about fiber networks and Google’s project. The site also will serve as a communications and advocacy platform to encourage federal and local support for “changes designed to bring ultra-fast broadband to more communities.”

Currently, the sparse website encourages visitors to contact their government representatives to support pending federal legislation that requires installation of conduit (for fiber optic cable) in federal transportation projects. Google also advocates for cities to support conduit installation to ease the laying of fiber optic cable.

Visit the Google Fiber for Communities website.
See Google’s official blog post.

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