Google Fiber in Seattle? Where Do We Sign Up?

Published Feb. 11, 2010 at 5:45 p.m.

The City of Seattle has submitted an application to Google to build an ultra-high speed broadband network throughout Seattle. Seattle is the first community to respond to Google's offer. Google Fiber ties closely to McGinn's promise to connect every home and business with broadband - McGinn has already created a task force of utility and technology leaders to make that happen.

Seattle will actively seek to partner with Google in creation of a fiber network here. The city itself has many assets to bring to the partnership, including an extensive existing fiber network of over 500 miles connecting every school, college and major government building in the City. In Seattle, 88% of residents have home computers, 84% have Internet access and 74% already have Internet access faster than dial-up. Seattle is a high tech city, with many technology firms both large and small, and a culture of entrepreneurism and innovation

Prepare to be constantly online!

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