CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 https://fiber.google.com/plans/residential/ 1) Free Internet (One time $300 construction fee) - 5Mb download speed 2) $70/Mo, 1TB storage on Google drive - 1Gb download speed 3)$120/Mo, Full Channel Line-up, Nexus 7, 1TB Drive - 1Gb download speed Sounds pretty sweet to me. The channel lineup isn't bad, but it's not great. I'm sure it will get better as time goes on. Live announcement on right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I love Google, they do awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 ETA on worldwide fiber take over? I want to be able to choose from multiple providers of high speed internet. I am limited to Time warner and I was over them about 3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 i'm jelly as fuck! i would be all over this. Columbus data prices from WOW and Time Warner aren't cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Its only available in Kansas right now. I'm sure it will then start popping up in the major US cities. So it will probably be a while before we can get it here in Cbus. I signed up to get a notification once its available in my area...hopefully its only a few months away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 ill do the internet right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Its only available in Kansas right now.. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Its only available in Kansas right now. I'm sure it will then start popping up in the major US cities. So it will probably be a while before we can get it here in Cbus. I signed up to get a notification once its available in my area...hopefully its only a few months away. It will never be in Columbus. KC was a single trial market. Also you have to get several people to commit and pre-register before they will build into your neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 "The fiberhoods who want Google Fiber most—and demonstrate that by pre-registering the highest percentage of homes—will achieve a higher fiberhood ranking, and therefore will get Fiber sooner. This is why we're encouraging you to rally your neighbors to pre-register. It's hard to provide estimates about construction timing because there are several factors (including weather) that we can’t control. But, barring these circumstances, we expect to install service to fiberhoods ranked in the top 50% by mid-2013. After September 9th we plan to publish a calendar with an approximate construction order." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 "The fiberhoods who want Google Fiber most—and demonstrate that by pre-registering the highest percentage of homes—will achieve a higher fiberhood ranking, and therefore will get Fiber sooner. This is why we're encouraging you to rally your neighbors to pre-register. It's hard to provide estimates about construction timing because there are several factors (including weather) that we can’t control. But, barring these circumstances, we expect to install service to fiberhoods ranked in the top 50% by mid-2013. After September 9th we plan to publish a calendar with an approximate construction order." Sounds like they have a solid plan, and I'd love to have me some fiber... but will they actually follow through on this one? Google LOL Y U NO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH IDEAS!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 1gbit upload holy fuck I'd build a few boxes with i7s and host TF2/minecraft/dayz servers whatevers pulling in money and use it to pay my bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Sounds like they have a solid plan, and I'd love to have me some fiber... but will they actually follow through on this one? Google LOL Y U NO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH IDEAS!?!? Seems like an easy way to say we will do the 50%, then screw the other 50%. A perpetual build plan. A fiberhood is a portion of Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO that includes about 250-1,500 households. We determined fiberhood boundaries based on a number of factors. First, we worked with the Kansas City governments and community leaders to learn about pre-existing neighborhoods or communities. Then, we looked at those communities and determined very clear boundaries at their edges like streets and parks. Edited July 26, 2012 by kshymkiw83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crummer Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 In for updates, would love to tell TW, WOW, ATT that they are not relevant any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 In for updates, would love to tell TW, WOW, ATT that they are not relevant any longer. Google stated in the beginning of this, it is a 1 city trial. They have no interest in becoming a National ISP. What I am interested to see, is how their support fares once this goes live. When Joe calls in because his channels aren't working, how good is their support going to be? If it is like any of their other products, it will suck. Go post on a forum, and someone will get back to you in a few days. Fiber Cuts, Power Issues, etc... All of that is what is going to be interesting to see how this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Sounds like they have a solid plan, and I'd love to have me some fiber... but will they actually follow through on this one? Google LOL Y U NO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH IDEAS!?!? I think Google always follows through, or makes their ideas a reality. The problem is that they don't really advertise what they have. So Joe Schmoe has no idea shit even exists. Perfect example, today Google added 2 new features to mobile/Android and didn't let anyone know. 1) Google Hand Writing - http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2012/07/google-adds-handwriting-recognition-to-search.html 2) Built in Emoji - http://phandroid.com/2012/07/26/emoji-support-appears-as-add-on-dictionary-in-jelly-bean/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I think Google always follows through, or makes their ideas a reality. The problem is that they don't really advertise what they have. So Joe Schmoe has no idea shit even exists. Perfect example, today Google added 2 new features to mobile/Android and didn't let anyone know. 1) Google Hand Writing - http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2012/07/google-adds-handwriting-recognition-to-search.html 2) Built in Emoji - http://phandroid.com/2012/07/26/emoji-support-appears-as-add-on-dictionary-in-jelly-bean/ Handwriting - worst feature ever, and only available on Search. We should be moving towards better voice recognition, and learning how to drown out background noises/invalid entries. Not asking people to do a tad bit better version of Swype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 And they are pushing you into a contract or fee: Contracts will vary based on which Google Fiber service plan you choose. • For our Gigabit Internet plan, you'll have a 12 month contract. (Optional: You can also pay a $300 construction fee in order to get the Gigabit Internet plan without a contract) • For our Gigabit + TV plan, you'll have a 24 month contract. • For our Free Internet plan, there are two options. If you pay your construction fee up front, there is no additional contract. If you choose to pay your construction fee over 12 months, you will have a 12 month contract. That sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Handwriting - worst feature ever, and only available on Search. We should be moving towards better voice recognition, and learning how to drown out background noises/invalid entries. Not asking people to do a tad bit better version of Swype. It's not bad...not life changing or anything. I see Google did post something about it on Google+...you know that thing that's way better than Facebook but no one seems to be using it. Google's voice recognition is pretty fucking amazing if you ask me. It's way better than Apple's, and look how everyone creamed over that. OMG, my iPhone has like apps and facebook and siri and instagram it's the best thing ever! http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/129/386/latest-meme.jpg?1307037600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 It's not bad...not life changing or anything. I see Google did post something about it on Google+...you know that thing that's way better than Facebook but no one seems to be using it. Google's voice recognition is pretty fucking amazing if you ask me. It's way better than Apple's, and look how everyone creamed over that. OMG, my iPhone has like apps and facebook and siri and instagram it's the best thing ever! http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/129/386/latest-meme.jpg?1307037600 iPhone bashing, to a person who has a Droid....good job. I hate Apple Products. Doesn't mean Google is god like, and gets free passes because they are Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 iPhone bashing, to a person who has a Droid....good job. I hate Apple Products. Doesn't mean Google is god like, and gets free passes because they are Google. Not to you, just saying in general. Also not really iPhone bashing, bashing ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I dont get why you make things about how one thing is better or not and nobody even brought up any apple product except for you, its quite sad if you ask me that one person can care so much and not get paid As for the google fiber that would be amazing to get in columbus but the market just isnt big enough and like you said nobody knows about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I dont get why you make things about how one thing is better or not and nobody even brought up any apple product except for you, its quite sad if you ask me that one person can care so much and not get paid Again, that's not the point I was making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Again, that's not the point I was making. oh ok never mind then lol, where do i sign up to try to get the uber interwebs here? have a link I shall pass it around at Chase as well lol Edit: n/m found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 So much want. I accept my Google overlords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 So much want. I accept my Google overlords. I am with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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