Google says it wants to build ultra-high speed broadband networks in some cities and towns in the USA. Here is a direct quote from their website:
“Google is planning to build, and test ultra-high speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the country. We’ll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We’ll offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000, and potentially up to 500,000 people.”
There are many excited people in Baltimore who want google to select Baltimore as one of its trial cities. They have organized at the BmoreFiber site. I love it when people get excited and organize behind a worthy cause like this one. You can also check out their facebook page. The people behind the movement have already met with representatives of the mayor.
An ultra-fast Internet connection would make life easier and more convenient for those of us who rely on the Internet for just about everything we do. It would also make Baltimore a much more attractive city for tech businesses and tech oriented people. Since google would be paying for this, I see this as something we all should support. There really are no negatives.
Our school system is in despair. This could be the kick start it needs that forces it to revolutionize itself. Maybe people will WANT to send their kids to Baltimore schools because the google high-speed connections that will be available?
Speaking of kids and schools, here are two pro-google fiber videos that relate to those subjects. The third one features our Governor:
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