iloveboxcars Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/google-to-launch-1gbps-isp-service-in-select-markets-at-competi/ Engadget wrote: Google's always tiptoed around directly providing internet access to consumers with things like free airport WiFi ands the free WiFi network it runs in Mountain View, but today the company announced that it's getting in the game for real with the launch of a fiber-based ISP service that'll offer 1Gbps speeds at "competitive prices" to select markets. The idea is to provide next-gen access to between 50,000 and 500,000 people and basically see what happens -- and, as you'd expect, the new network will be a poster child for Google's pro-net-neutrality efforts. Sounds good to us, but we've all got a ways to go before Eric Schmidt comes over with the lightpipe -- Google's just now asking for "interested communities" to apply, and launch markets will be announced later this year. Video after the break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mercer Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 No more jerking off to 56k downloads of teenasianslut.jpg? Sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I for one, welcome our Google overlords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicenemyno.3 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 if it's cheaper and faster, then that's what's up. their commitment to net neutrality is a plus too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I for one, welcome our Google overlords. PRAISE SCIENCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4M* Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 i dont think my computer can handle 1Gbps. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnarwalker Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 cant wait for Google Neuron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 IT'S MOST LIKELY A CONSPIRACY. AND WILL RESULT IN US ENDING UP IN FEMA CAMPS 1gbs downloading rate would be fuckin phenomenal. Fuckass New york state does not support a Fios network but Verizon does offer one. How backwards is that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydrogenPeroxide Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 if it's cheaper and faster, then that's what's up. their commitment to net neutrality is a plus too. exactly. With the other major ISP's not nearly as committed to keeping the net open and free, I think this is awesome. I think the stuff they could do with a hyper-fast connection will be crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 In related news Obama announced that he would be selling the USA to Google for a whopping 11.4 trillion dollars, with the majority of the money going to China. When Google's CEO Eric Schmit was asked what he would do with Iraq and Afghanistan he replied, "Outsourcing, duh." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I like googles stance on the internet, they even took it to china like what. fuck wit me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellshock Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 isnt google coming out with an alternate for facebook/myspace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm down with anything Google wants to hook me up with as long as their stance continues to be in favor of Open non-nationalized internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewreynoldsx Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 50,000 to 500,000 people that's huge. opens up a whole new playing field for file sharing, let alone your average daily internet aqtivities..awaiting anxiously 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 i love me some google just as much as the next user, but, "power corrupts". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Speaking of google whats the deal with buzz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat Bush Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 GOOGLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 ^ "Ignoring the breathless proclamation that, since it’s from Google it must be the best thing since unicorn cum..." :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 i love google maps i am happy with their gmail at the least i'm interested in the new shit they roll out, haven't heard the best shit about chrome but fuggit, this industry needs competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm all cool with Google taking over. They've done a lot of great things. Pushed the envelope as far as risk & innovation. Better than Microsoft taking over (which they had done for a while). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'd be beyond psyched if there was a GOOD internet service that didn't try to fuck you over on paying for a phone line or cable or hit you with a bunch of fucking charges for dumb bullshit. I currently don't pay for internet or cable, but i'd definitely be willing to shell out a reasonable amount for faster service and keep my current cable situation. I approve of google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 i love google maps True dat... Double True!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 google street is that straight slaw google earth makes me feel like a spy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I like Cox (no homo) for my cable and internet needs, but I bet Google would also do it proper I've heard good things about Verizon Fios, BUT I know from first hand experience trying to set up a phone line through them for my house arrest that their customer service is fucking HORRIBLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ShortFuse Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Chrome is ok. Ive been happy with Gmail, Google Voice, their mapping etc. I say give it a try. I mean other companies arent going to be happy because Google is trying to monopolize the whole thing but fuck it theyre doing a good job and are providing good things so far. They should come to my area...county communications company has a monopoly over the whole area no allowing any other competitor in..Im stuck with shitty DSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 That's so good haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 "Graffiti approves you dawg" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortFuse Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 is he wearing pants or just blending into the wall...damn yo cope does some sick fades ahhahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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