high speed internet
Shreveport, Bossier City make bids for Google Fiber
Both Shreveport and Bossier City opted out of publicity stunts in favor of quietly joining the ranks of municipalities in the running for Google's plan to hook Americans up to super high speed Internet. Technology reporters and bloggers estimate some 1,100 locations are vying for a spot among the 50,000 to 500,000 residents that will be part of the Google Fiber for Communities network. Full Article.
No ‘Baton Roogle’ planned for Google bid
In Baton Rouge, officials coordinating the drive to bring Google’s high-speed Internet access to town indicated they would not rename the city to get the company’s attention. “We’re not going to rename it ‘Baton Roogle.’ Full Article.
Google Set to Showcase Fast Internet
Google recently announced that it would offer ultrahigh-speed Internet access in some communities in a test that could showcase what would be possible if the United States had faster broadband networks. Full Article.
