Google Fiber is coming to Las Vegas

Post by ErrantX » Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 11:39 PM UTC

zipy124 wrote: post #28

ErrantX wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Just for a global comparison. Fibre is pretty ubiquitous in the UK but very little over 1G, and not usually symmetrical. Most top end packages are 1G and go for between $45-70 depending on the reseller. But you can get it pretty much anywhere that qualifies as a decent sized town. (We do have close-to a monopoly on the backbone, which is good for coverage but bad for speeds, looks like they are finally starting to ro…

I can't even get it in zone 2 in London :(

Post by idontwantthis » Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 11:39 PM UTC

Post by JumpCrisscross » Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 11:41 PM UTC

wil421 wrote: post #31

ddlutz wrote: post #5

I'm surprised Google hasn't forgotten about Google fiber.

They did in my area 7 years ago almost as soon as it was announced. They wired new condos and apartments but nothing else. Luckily AT&T installed it on the pole by my house. I moved and lost fiber but have 1.2 down over coax but only 200 up.

Post by somanyphotons » Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 11:45 PM UTC

thrtythreeforty wrote: post #16

ddlutz wrote: post #5

I'm surprised Google hasn't forgotten about Google fiber.

I'm forced to conclude that it's actually making money, else they would have killed it by now. I have it - signed up the day it was available at my house. One of the few Google things I'm pretty sure will continue to exist.

Post by smitelli » Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 11:47 PM UTC

rconti wrote: post #7

> GFiber service will be available in parts of the metro area later this year. Nevada residents and business owners will be able to choose between Google Fiber’s plans with prices that haven’t changed since 2012 and speeds up to 8 gig. The author of the press release is under the mistaken belief that unchanged broadband pricing is a good thing. From the linked price page: 1gig: $70/mo 2gig: $100/mo 5gig: $125/mo 8 gi…