Google Fiber launches in Kansas City, promises 1000 Mbps up and down

As rumored, Google will deploy the fiber network in areas where there is most interest first, rather than plan the network out directly. Google is calling this each buildout a "rally," where Kansas City residents can vote by paying a $10 fee to preregister. Then, there's a "fiberhood" zone, where a minimum number of users need to preregister in order to have Google bring Fiber to that neighborhood. It seems like a rather complicated system, actually, but Google is likely hoping to get some grassroots support — and will be offering free Gigabit connectivity to schools to help. Google is making a demo by-reservation-only "Fiberspace" to demonstrate how fast its fiber connection is. Customers will have until September 9th for the first "rally."

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