Google Fiber coverage
Cities are competing with Greensboro to get Google to install an experimental fiber-optic network in their towns to deliver Internet access that is 100 times faster than what most people get now. Applications were due March 26. The Internet company plans to announce winners by the end of the year.
How fast is fast
We take a look at how long a typical high-definition version movie, such as "Transformers," takes to download using different connections:
Dial-up connection: 9 days, 6 hours
DSL connection: 124 minutes
Cable connection: 106 minutes
Google's fiber-optic connection: 44 seconds
Source: Estimates average performance based on maximum speeds. Speeds may vary based on a variety of factors. Figures based on calculations by Jonathan Davis, senior network manager for Honda.
More online
Greensboro's application: .pdf format
Latest on the local Google efforts from the city: googlegreensboro.com
Nominate Greensboro for the fiber program: www.google.com
Facebook page: Bring Google Fiber to Greensboro, NC!
Twitter: @googlegso
Aggregator of news and blog posts: google4gso.com
Google group: Google Fiber for Greensboro
National Google Fiber headlines
- Has Google changed its mind about sharing its fiber network? - GigaOM
- Kansas City mayors' task force de-emphasizes Google - Kansas City Business Journal
- $200 million funds new Gigabit Neighborhood Gateway Program - SmartPlanet.com (blog)
- Meet the startup that wants to speed up U.S. broadband - GigaOM
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