Google Fiber is part of the Access Alphabet Inc. division. It provides fiber-to-the-premises services in the United States, providing broadband Internet and IPTV to small and slowly increasing the number of locations. By mid 2016, Google Fiber has 68,715 television subscribers and is estimated to have around 453,000 broadband subscribers.
The service was first introduced to the Kansas City metropolitan area, including 20 Kansas suburbs within the first 3 years. Originally proposed as a pilot project, Google Fiber was announced as a viable business model on December 12, 2012, when Google chief executive Eric Schmidt stated "This is not actually an experiment, we are actually running it as a business," in the New York Times ' DealBook Conference.
Google Fiber announced expansions to Austin, Texas and Provo, Utah, in April 2013, and subsequent expansions in 2014 and 2015 to Atlanta, Charlotte, Triangle, Nashville, Salt Lake City, and San Antonio.
On August 10, 2015, Google announced its intention to restructure a company that moved fewer major services and products into a new umbrella company, Alphabet Inc. As part of this restructuring plan, Google Fiber will be a subsidiary of Alphabet and may be part of the Access and Energy business unit. In October 2016, all expansion plans were postponed and some work was cut. Google Fiber will continue to provide services in the cities where it is installed.
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Services
Google Fiber offers five options, depending on location: free Internet option, 100 Mbit/s option, 1 Gbit/s Internet option, and options including television service (other than 1 Gbit/s Internet) and options for home phones. Internet services include one terabyte of Google Drive service and a television service including two terabytes DVR in addition to Google Drive. DVRs can record up to eight live television shows simultaneously. In addition, the television service will stream the program content directly on iPad and Android tablet computers.
Google offers several different service plans to their customers:
Google also offers free Google Fiber Internet connectivity in each of its markets to choose public and affordable residential properties.
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Distribution
To avoid the complexity of underground cabling for the last mile, Google Fiber relies on an aggregator named Google Fiber Huts .
From Google Fiber Huts, fiber cables run along power lines into neighborhoods and homes, and stop at Fiber Jacks (Optical Network Terminals or ONTs) in every home.
The estimated cost of installing fiber networks like Google Fiber to major cities in America is $ 1 billion.
First city selection process
The starting location is selected following a competitive selection process. More than 1,100 communities are deployed to become the first recipients of this service. Google initially stated that they would announce the winner or winner at the end of 2010; However, in mid-December, Google pushed back the announcement to "early 2011" due to the sheer number of apps.
The request form is simple, and some argue, too straightforward. This leads to a variety of behaviors that attract attention by those wishing to choose their city. Some examples are given below:
- Baton Rouge, a Louisiana supporter, repeated the song "Give Little" to "Give Gigabit".
- Greenville, South Carolina uses its 1,000 residents and a light stick to create "The World's Largest and Largest Largest Google Network." From the aerial view, the title "Google" is clearly visible.
- Topeka, Kansas, temporarily changed its name to "Google".
- A small plane bearing the banner "Is Google Play in Peoria, IL?" flying over the Google campus in Mountain View, California.
- The mayor of Duluth, Minnesota, jokingly states that every firstborn will be named Google Fiber or Googlette Fiber.
- The town of Rancho Cucamonga, California, nicknamed their town, "Rancho Googlemonga".
- One of the islands in Sarasota, Florida, is temporarily renamed "Google Island".
Cities and residents have also uploaded YouTube videos to support their bids. Some examples:
- YouTube videos that support Sarasota, Florida, use Bobby McFerrin's song "Do not Worry, Be Happy". A video for Sarasota uploaded via Facebook video service.
- Comedian and United States Senator Al Franken created a YouTube video to support Duluth, Minnesota's offer.
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, has its own YouTube channel featuring Top Ten lists of David Letterman sent by city VIPs such as Mayor John Hieftje and University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman. Ann Arbor also held the GoogleFest throughout the city, starting with hundreds of participants dancing and chanting "Ann Arbor Google Fiber, nothing better."
Operation location
In 2011, Google launched a pilot in the residential community of Palo Alto, California. On March 30 of the same year, Kansas City, Kansas, was voted the first city to receive Google Fiber. In 2013, Austin, Texas, and Provo, Utah, announced as city of expansion for Google Fiber respectively on April 9 and 17.
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- In the summer of 2011, Google launched a free trial for upcoming fiber services in a residential community near Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.
Kansas City
Google found that the prosperous environment in Kansas City signed up for faster service while those living in poorer neighborhoods did not register even for free options. In response to this digital divide, Google sends teams of 60 employees to underserved areas to promote Google Fiber services. In addition, Google offers micro-grants to community organizations wishing to start a digital literacy program in Kansas City.
The following is a chronological service announcement in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Environment is said to be selected on request:
- Kansas City, Kansas - On March 30, 2011, Kansas City, Kansas, was chosen from over 1,100 applicants to become the first Google Fiber community.
- Kansas City, Missouri - On May 17, 2011, Google announced its decision to enter Kansas City, Missouri, thus offering services to both sides of the state line. This network is available to residents by September 2012.
- Olathe, Kansas - On March 19, 2013, Google announced that the project will be expanded to Olathe.
- North Kansas City, Missouri - On April 19, 2013, Google announced that it will commence a 20-year lease of dark fiber on the LiNKCity fiber network in North Kansas City. The original news article is incomplete and the article then clarifies the lease. Independent of the Google system network in North Kansas City will also be upgraded to Gigabit capacity and managed by a local company based in North Kansas City.
Google placed the placement in Overland Park, Kansas, indefinitely in October 2013, following delays by the City Council over concerns about whether the necessary compensation clause Google could force the city to repair damages caused by the project. Starting July 2014, the Overland Park City Council has voted on a deal that allows Google Fiber. Immediately after that, the city appears on the Google Fiber website.
Austin
- Austin, Texas - On April 9, 2013, it was announced that Austin would become Google Fiber City.
- As of October 15, 2014, it was announced that registration to Austin for Google Fiber would begin in December 2014.
- On December 3, 2014, Google began accepting applications from residents and small businesses.
Provo
- Provo, Utah - On April 17, 2013, it was announced that Provo would become the third Google Fiber City. The expansion of Google Fiber services to Provo, Utah will be resolved through an agreement with Provo City to enable Google to gain an existing fiber network known as "iProvo". This agreement will allow Google to purchase iProvo network for $ 1, while it requires Google to upgrade its aging network to gigabit capacity, offering free gigabit services to 25 local public institutions, and offering 5 Mbit/s services to every home in the city for free after cost activation $ 300.
Salt Lake City
On March 24, 2015, Google announced that Google Fiber would be extended to Salt Lake City, Utah. Service is available for registration on August 24, 2016.
Charlotte
On July 12, 2016, registration opened at Highland Creek (neighborhood of Charlotte).
On October 4, 2016, registration opened in the Village of Prosperity.
Atlanta
In the original 2015 announcement, the following areas were announced:
- Avondale Plantation
- Brookhaven
- Castleberry Hill
- College Park
- Decatur
- East Point
- Hapeville
- Sandy Springs
- Smyrna
- Wine City
In August 2016, registration opened.
Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham)
In the original 2015 announcement, the following areas of the Research Triangle were announced:
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Durham
- Garner
- Morrisville
- Raleigh
On September 13th, 2016, registration opened.
Nashville, Tennessee
Areas initially announced in February 2015 are:
- Oak Hills
- Forest Hills
- Berry Hill
- Belle Meade
As of December 2016, construction is underway. Registration is open.
Starting in August 2017, Google Fiber announced that the Sylvan Park neighborhood in West Nashville has officially operated the Google Fiber service, making Nashville the city of today with Google Fiber services.
Announce future locations
California
On January 27, 2015, Google announced that Google Fiber would be extended to additional markets:
- Southern California
- Long Beach
- Huntington Beach (Orange County)
Irvine, California, previously announced separately, is in Orange County.
San Antonio, Texas
On April 14, 2016, Google sent blasting emails to early Google Fiber users announcing that they were indeed behind visible construction across the city. Some details are given about the size of the development being done, Google is in the process of deploying about 4,000 sq km (6,500 km) of fiber optic cable across San Antonio. Prior to the launch of a new fiber network, direct competitors from Google Fiber, AT & amp; T U-Verse, Time Warner Cable, and Grande Communications, have lowered prices and increased their network speed. San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the country, is the largest project that has been achieved by Google Fiber.
On August 5, 2015, an expansion to San Antonio was announced. As of December 2016, construction is underway. However, in January 2017, construction temporarily suspended concerns about placement of Google Fiber huts in city parks. Mayor Ivy Taylor expressed his commitment to working with Google to address community issues and allow the project to continue. Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
On February 22, 2016, Google announced that Google Fiber would be extended to Huntsville, Alabama.
Louisville, Kentucky
In April 2017, Google announced that Google Fiber would begin development in Louisville, Kentucky. Google Fiber gained service to the Louisville section within five months after it first announced that it would come to town - faster than ever deployed before - by using shallow excavations.
Possible future expansion
2014
In February 2014, Google announced it had "invited cities in nine metro areas across the US - 34 cities - to work with us exploring what it takes to bring them Google Fiber."
The remaining metropolitan areas where Fiber has not yet started are: Phoenix, Portland, San Antonio, and San Jose. Of these, the following have not been selected by Google for fiber deployment:
- Arizona - Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe. This plan was suspended in October 2016.
- California - This plan was suspended in October 2016.
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Oregon - Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard This plan was suspended in October 2016.
On April 15, 2014, Google began collecting business users about their need for gigabit services, that they would "conduct a pilot program where we would connect a small number of businesses to our network."
2015
On September 10, 2015, Google tweeted that they were exploring the possibility of adding Irvine and San Diego, California, as a future expansion city.
On October 28, 2015, Jill Szuchmacher, Director of Fiber Expansion of Google, announced ongoing negotiations with local authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, Tampa, Florida, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Szuchmacher states that Google is interested in installing the Google Fiber network in each city and that development can take up to eighteen months after the project runs. In October 2016, the plan was suspended.
On December 8, 2015, Seattle City Council Communication Director replied to a tweet indicating that the city is in the process of applying for the Google Fiber service. On December 8, 2015, Jill Szuchmacher said the company will work with Chicago city leaders to gather information and learn about factors that could affect the development of Google Fiber.
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On June 14, 2016, Jill Szuchmacher said the company will work with Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings to try to bring another hub to Texas.
In October 2016, all expansion plans were postponed and some work was cut. Google Fiber will continue to provide services in the cities where it is installed.
2017
In 2017, Google Fiber was launched in three new cities: Huntsville, Alabama; Louisville, Kentucky; and San Antonio, Texas. It also begins to rely heavily on shallow excavations, a new method of laying cables that cut off small paths or sidewalks, laid the fibers in the groove, and piling them with special epoxy, to speed up the construction process.
Acquisition of Webpass
On June 22, 2016, Google Fiber bought Webpass, an Internet service provider that has been in business for 13 years and specializes in high speed Internet for business and residential customers. They have a great presence in California and in particular the Bay Area as well as San Diego, Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Chicago, and Boston. The deal closes in October 2016.
Technical specifications
Google Fiber provides internet connection speeds of up to one gigabit per second (1,000 Mbit/s) for downloads and uploads, which is approximately 100 times faster than most Americans have. Google Fiber says its service allows to download full movies in less than two minutes.
To use gigabit speeds in 2013, the device will need support for Gigabit Ethernet and category 5e or larger cables, or a WiFi 802.11ac compatible router and wireless adapter.
Server ban
When first launched, the terms of the Google Fiber service state that its customers are not allowed to create any type of server: "Your Google Fiber account is for your use and fair use of your guests Unless you have a written agreement with Google Fiber that allows you to do so, may not host any type of server using your Google Fiber connection, use your Google Fiber account to provide a large number of people with Internet access, or use your Google Fiber account to provide commercial services to third parties (including, but not limited to, sell Internet access to third parties). "
The Electronic Frontier Foundation criticizes the practice, noting the ambiguity of the word "server" which may (or may not) include common application protocols such as BitTorrent, and Spotify, as well as effects and on IPv6 adoption due to lack of NAT technical limitations on network servers, but also record restrictions similar to other ISPs like Comcast, Verizon, Cox, and AT & amp; T.
As of October 2013, acceptable usage policies for Google Fiber have been modified to allow "private and non-commercial server usage".
hoop April Mop
On April Fool 2007, Google signed up for Google TiSP that offers "a fully functional end-to-end system that provides home wireless access by connecting your commuter-based TiSP wireless router to one of thousands of TiSP Access Nodes via fiber optic cable which is coupled through local municipal sewerage channels. "
On April Fool 2012, Google Fiber announces that their product is an edible Google Fiber bar instead of fiber-optic broadband internet. It was stated that Google Fiber bar provides "what the body needs to maintain activity, energy, and productivity."
On April Fool 2013, Google Fiber announces the introduction of Google Fiber to the Pole. The description provided is "Google Fiber to the Pole provides ubiquitous gigabit connectivity for fiberhood in Kansas City.The latest innovations in Google Fiber technology allow users to access Google Fiber's ultra-fast gigabit speed even when they are out and about." Clicking on the "Learn more" and "Find a pole near you" button displayed a message that read "April Fools! While Fiber Poles is not there, we're doing a lot of cool things to do, stay posted on everything Fiber by looking at our blog. "
Prank April Mop 2014 is an announcement of Coffee To The Home , using a spout on a fiber jack where the service enters the customer's home to deliver customized coffee drinks.
On April 2015, Google Fiber announced Dial-Up Mode for people who prefer slower Internet. Achieve speeds up to 56k and help people get back to real life more often.
For April April Fool's joke, Google Fiber announced it "explored 1 billion times faster".
Reaction
Time magazine claims that instead of wanting to actually operate as an Internet service provider, companies are just hoping to embarrass major cable operators in improving their services so that Google searches can be done faster. Google does not confirm or deny this claim.
AT & amp; T and other Internet Service Providers have launched their own gigabit service since Google Fiber was revealed. Some cable subscribers also experience increased speed at no extra cost.
According to Goldman Sachs report, Google can connect about 830,000 homes per year at a cost of $ 1.25 billion a year, or a total of 7.5 million homes in nine years at a cost of just over $ 10 billion.
In January 2014, a bill was introduced in the Kansas Legislature (Senate Bill 304, referred to as "City Communications Network and Private Investment Telecommunications Investment Law") which would prevent Google Fiber from further expansion in Kansas using the model used in the City Kansas. The bill proposes: "Except with respect to unserved areas, municipalities may not, directly or indirectly:
- Offer to provide one or more customer service, video, telecommunications or broadband; or
- buy, rent, build, maintain or operate any facilities for the purpose of enabling businesses or private entities to offer, supply, carry or transmit video, telecommunications or broadband services to one or more subscribers. "
In February 2014, Senate Bill 304 (SB304) has lost momentum in the Kansas state senate, and the bill's sponsor, the Kansas Cable Telecommunications Association (KCTA), pointed out that it is highly unlikely that it will continue to pursue legislation in the current legislature.
See also
- Google WiFi, Google's wireless municipal network
- Project Loon, a Google research project aimed at providing Internet access to rural and remote areas via high-altitude balloons
- AT & amp; T U-verse
- Verizon Fios
- List of multi-system operators
Note
References
External links
- Official website
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- WebPass (Acquired)
- Google Fiber on Blogger
- Google Fiber on Google
- Google Fiber on a YouTube channel
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