Saturday 20 March 2010

Google Fiber Sparks Online Competition Between Cities



Last month Google started its 'Fiber for Communities' program, a limited offer of laying down ultra-fast fiber networks in some locations. Ever since Google announced its plan, cities across the U.S. have been clamoring to curry the favor of the search giant.

First there was Topeka, then Duluth, promising to name all the town's first-born children after Google. Greenvile with their all-out 'We Are Feeling Lucky' social media campaign. Sarasota has renamed itself to Google Island. And there are many more.

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