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Google Fiber is acquiring gigabit internet provider Webpass

Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 23 Jun 2016 2:09 am

Google Fiber is acquiring San Francisco-based gigabit internet provider Webpass for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2003, Webpass is focused on providing businesses — along with select residential markets — with gigabit internet connectivity, and its acquisition will aid Google Fiber's expansion. The acquisition is expected to close this summer following regulatory approvals.

Google Fiber could be coming to Dallas

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Posted by John Callaham on 14 Jun 2016 1:37 pm

Google has announced that Dallas could be getting the company's Google Fiber TV and 1Gbps internet service.

Google Fiber TV boxes now support Google Cast

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Posted by John Callaham on 1 Jun 2016 12:56 pm

Subscribers to the Google Fiber TV and Internet service in the U.S. will soon be able to connect their smartphones and tablets to their TV boxes with Google Cast support.

Google drops free Fiber in Kansas City

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 11 Apr 2016 4:38 am

Google Fiber is now available in Kansas City on a selection of monthly plans, as opposed to the one-time payment for construction and free connectivity thereafter. Now, as noted by Recode, the company will offer its service for free to economically underserved communities while everyone else can pay out $50 a month without signing a contract.

Google introduces Fiber Phone, a Google Voice-inspired home phone service

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 29 Mar 2016 1:53 pm

Google has introduced a new home phone service, Fiber Phone. The service will only be available in select areas, but will offer unlimited local and nationwide calling for just $10 a month, with the same affordable international rates as Google Voice already offers. You'll also be able to utilize standard features like call waiting, caller ID and 911 services with ease.

AT&T seeks to delay Google Fiber in Louisville, Kentucky with lawsuit

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Posted by John Callaham on 26 Feb 2016 10:28 am

Louisville, Kentucky, which is one of the cities that is currently under consideration to get the Google Fiber 1Gbps Internet service, is now facing a lawsuit from a competitor, AT&T. The company claims that Louisville's city government exceeded its authority in changing laws that could make it easier for Google Fiber to be deployed.

Google Fiber headed to some condos and apartments in San Francisco

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Posted by Joseph Keller on 24 Feb 2016 1:35 pm

Google bringing Fiber to some condos and apartments in San Francisco

Google has announced that it will be expanding its Google Fiber 1Gbps internet service to some condos and apartments in San Francisco. Prospective customers can check their address now to see if and when they will receive the option for Google Fiber. Property managers can also contact Google about bringing Fiber to their buildings.

Google Fiber's 1Gbps Internet and TV service is coming to Huntsville, Alabama

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Posted by John Callaham on 22 Feb 2016 11:30 am

Google is expanding its Google Fiber 1Gbps Internet and TV service to another U.S. city. The company announced it is teaming up with the Huntsville, Alabama city government on the venture.

Google Fiber bringing free gigabit internet to public housing in select cities

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Posted by Joseph Keller on 3 Feb 2016 12:13 pm

Google Fiber cities will get free gigabit internet for public housing

Google has announced that it will be bringing its gigabit Fiber internet service to residents of public housing in all cities where Google Fiber is offered at no extra cost. Working with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with local partners, Google will start the rollout in Kansas City, Missouri, its first Fiber city.

Google may expand its Fiber TV and 1 Gbps Internet service to Chicago and Los Angeles

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Posted by John Callaham on 8 Dec 2015 11:33 am

Google wants to continue its efforts to expand its Google Fiber TV and 1 Gbps Internet service to more cities. It is now exploring the idea of bringing the service to two big metropolitan areas in the U.S., Chicago and Los Angeles.

Google Fiber may expand to Oklahoma City, Jacksonville and Tampa

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Posted by Dan Thorp-Lancaster on 28 Oct 2015 3:51 pm

Google Fiber may expand to Oklahoma City, Jacksonville and Tampa

It looks like Google is exploring bringing its high-speed Google Fiber internet and TV service to a few more cities. The company has announced that it is considering Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, California; and Tampa, Florida as possible new locations for a Google Fiber rollout. But there's a lot of work to be done before Google makes a decision on whether it will indeed bring Fiber...

Google Fiber may expand its 1Gbps Internet service to Irvine, Louisville and San Diego

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Posted by John Callaham on 10 Sep 2015 2:19 pm

Google Fiber wants to expand the reach of its 1Gbps Internet and TV service to even more parts of the US. The company has revealed it is currently considering Louisville, Kentucky; Irvine, California; and San Diego, California as possible new locations for Google Fiber.

Google Fiber to expand its 1Gbps Internet and TV service to San Antonio

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Posted by John Callaham on 5 Aug 2015 12:54 pm

Google will expand its Google Fiber service to the 1.4 million residents of San Antonio, Texas. It will be the biggest city yet to receive Google's 1Gbps Internet and TV service.

Google Fiber to deploy its 1Gbps Internet and TV service in Salt Lake City

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Posted by John Callaham on 24 Mar 2015 1:59 pm

Google will expand its Google Fiber service to include Salt Lake City, offering residents access to its TV service and Internet speeds of up to 1Gbps. Google Fiber is already live in Provo, Utah, but there's no word on when service will begin in Salt Lake City.

Google begins testing new ad-targeting service for Fiber TV in Kansas City

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Posted by Dan Thorp-Lancaster on 20 Mar 2015 10:14 pm

Google begins testing new ad-targeting service for Fiber TV in Kansas City

Google has announced today that it is beginning to test local ads with mobile-like ad-targeting for its Fiber TV service in Kansas City.

Google Fiber confirmed for Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham

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Posted by John Callaham on 27 Jan 2015 1:27 pm

As previously rumored, the super-fast Internet speeds provided by Google Fiber will become available in four more US metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Google to announce Fiber rollout in four new US cities

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 27 Jan 2015 3:42 am

Google Fiber is coming to four new metro areas in the US. That's according to a new report over on the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the situation. It's reported that Google will soon announce coverage in Atlanta, Charlotte (N.C), Raleigh-Durham (N.C), and Nashville (Tenn.) in the coming days.

Google reportedly considering adding cellular service to Google Fiber cities

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 3 Apr 2014 1:38 pm

Welcome to Google Town Google Fiber is in the process of turning the cable internet service on its head with low-cost, high speed service, and according to a report from The Information (subscription required) Google is considering doing the same for mobile phone service. The report cites a range of options for Google, but the central premise revolves around a combination of a city-wide Wi-Fi...

Google maps out the nine US cities they're considering for the next Google Fiber deployments

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 19 Feb 2014 1:57 pm

Google maps out the nine US cities they're considering for the next Google Fiber deployments

Google Fiber is the sort of thing that nerds lust over — who wouldn't want access to gigabit speeds? — and today they've laid out the nine cities they're considering for the next expansion of the network. So far Google has rolled out Google Fiber in Kansas City (both the Kansas City in Missouri and the one in Kansas) and Provo, Utah, as well as committed to launching in Austin, Texas. But who...

Google Fiber expands to Provo, Utah with installs starting today

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 12 Nov 2013 3:49 pm

Another U.S. city receives Google's crazy-fast Internet service The latest big Google Fiber expansion is in Provo, Utah, and today marks the beginning of home installations of the new service. Following up on the deal that officially closed in July, residents now have their chance to get their gigabit Internet installed in their home. If you don't want to drop the money on full service speeds...

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