Google Fiber: 1 Gb/second download speeds, and a "free" option
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gorocks99
Google is rolling out their "Fiber" internet service in Kansas City in about a month and a half: http://fiber.google.com/about/
There will be three options for service, one for $120/month (that includes 1 Gbps internet and TV), one for $70/month (just 1 Gbps internet), and one "free" option that will be a $300 construction fee, then free internet for at least 7 years (at 5 Mbps download speeds).
Pretty cool, and I can't wait for them to get to my city. -
justincredible
Damn. DO WANT. -
WebFireThere isn't anything for free. What's the catch?
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justincredible
It's $300 to set it up. One time fee.WebFire;1234823 wrote:There isn't anything for free. What's the catch? -
TedSheckler
And only the 5Mbps is free. -
gorocks99
Well, you still do have to pay the $300 construction fee up front. And they have to have the service in your neighborhood to get it, it won't just be available wherever. And who knows, maybe they'll charge you for renting equipment. But the service itself will be free.WebFire;1234823 wrote:There isn't anything for free. What's the catch?
Edit: And as mentioned, only the 5mbps is free. The 1gbps is $70/$120. -
gorocks99
Also awesome is the 2TB storage box and 1TB of cloud space that comes with the service. And the free tablet that you use as your remote.
Fuck it, Google, shut up and take my money. -
Crimson streak
I want it! -
I Wear PantsI would murder entire villages.
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Mulva
I don't see AMC, ESPN, TBS, or HBO (obviously that one isn't a surprise, but they do have Showtime) on that channel list. -
gut
That makes the deal more interesting. Although, who really needs that much online storage? Unless you've got a huge blu-ray video collection or a ton of songs in FLAC, what's the point? Heck, you can already put 20k songs in the cloud with Google Music.gorocks99;1234829 wrote:Also awesome is the 2TB storage box and 1TB of cloud space that comes with the service. And the free tablet that you use as your remote.
**** it, Google, shut up and take my money.
Otherwise, unless you're d/ling torrents there are few sites that actually utilize that kind of bandwidth. Maybe it makes sense if you had a family of 5 all watching HD video online, but otherwise it's overkill. I've got Xfinity broadband for like $20/mo at 20mbps. -
WebFirejustincredible;1234825 wrote:It's $300 to set it up. One time fee.
Yeah, I can read. But $300 will not recoup their investment for 7 years. There has to be another catch, like serving ads while you are browsing or something.And only the 5Mbps is free.
And 5 Mbps is fine for just about every household. Hell I played Xbox online with a 3 Mbps when I had shit DSL. -
O-Trap
This belongs in Belly's "Crazy" thread about CCWs.I Wear Pants;1234837 wrote:I would murder entire villages. -
Pick6
I like the idea, but it seems a bit pricey and overkill. -
OSH
The city of Toronto supposedly has city-wide free internet. If you fly in any other country (just about), it seems there is free internet at all the airports.
But here in the states...we must make a buck off of it. There's no reason why we shouldn't have internet throughout the majority of the US and be relatively inexpensive. Doing that would allow for greater opportunities for everyone. -
Commander of Awesome
No you don't. I've been pricing out new internet and you do not get 20 mbps for $20. Not with infinity, not with anyone.gut;1234855 wrote: I've got Xfinity broadband for like $20/mo at 20mbps.
Source: [h=3]XFINITY® - Internet Offer | comcast.com[/h]<cite>www.comcast.com/</cite>
Get Up to 12Mbps Download Speeds w/ Powerboost® for $29.99/Mo./6 Mos.!
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Pick6
yea, lets have the government give us more stuff.OSH;1234967 wrote:The city of Toronto supposedly has city-wide free internet. If you fly in any other country (just about), it seems there is free internet at all the airports.
But here in the states...we must make a buck off of it. There's no reason why we shouldn't have internet throughout the majority of the US and be relatively inexpensive. Doing that would allow for greater opportunities for everyone. -
OSH
Who says it has to be from the government? Why can't it be from the private industry?Pick6;1234986 wrote:yea, lets have the government give us more stuff. -
gut
Take a look at their bundled plans, genius - $80/mo for HD, dvr, and 30mbps internet.. The comparable standalone digital preferred package for cable is $84/mo...so you do the math.Commander of Awesome;1234977 wrote:No you don't. I've been pricing out new internet and you do not get 20 mbps for $20. Not with infinity, not with anyone.
Source: XFINITY® - Internet Offer | comcast.com
<cite>www.comcast.com/</cite>
Get Up to 12Mbps Download Speeds w/ Powerboost® for $29.99/Mo./6 Mos.!
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WebFire
Just give that a little bit of thought.OSH;1235017 wrote:Who says it has to be from the government? Why can't it be from the private industry? -
WebFire
I don't see that bundle listed. And standalone 30 Mbps is $50. You can't compare it like that.gut;1235026 wrote:Take a look at their bundled plans, genius - $80/mo for HD, dvr, and 30mbps internet.. The comparable standalone digital preferred package for cable is $84/mo...so you do the math. -
Pick6
and...what incentive would a private industry have to give everybody free internet?OSH;1235017 wrote:Who says it has to be from the government? Why can't it be from the private industry? -
gut
Why not? There's an $80 bundle with digital preferred and 30mbps internet with blast. Priced alone that's like $115. So your discount (1yr promo) is @ 30%, which would make what you pay for the internet @$21. And my deal is even better than that.WebFire;1235030 wrote:I don't see that bundle listed. And standalone 30 Mbps is $50. You can't compare it like that.
And actually they have a stand alone promo for 20mbps internet for $20 (6 months). Might just be offers for current customers though. -
O-Trap
Right to advertise, off the top of my head.Pick6;1235038 wrote:and...what incentive would a private industry have to give everybody free internet? -
Classyposter58
That's what makes us America. I mean lol we pay $30 an hour to people on assembly lines so of course we know how to make a buckOSH;1234967 wrote:The city of Toronto supposedly has city-wide free internet. If you fly in any other country (just about), it seems there is free internet at all the airports.
But here in the states...we must make a buck off of it. There's no reason why we shouldn't have internet throughout the majority of the US and be relatively inexpensive. Doing that would allow for greater opportunities for everyone.