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Written by Katelen Permenter | Photo by David Roelofz ansas City is home to many unique attractions: the Sea Life Aquarium, the Sprint Center, the Kauffman Performing Arts Complex, and Lego Land. Google has now brought the next big thing, starting in Kansas City: Google Fiber. “I was super excited for the super fast Internet when I found out about Google Fiber. Downloads will be much faster helping me get more done,” senior Tyler Gray said. Google Fiber is a fiber-to-home network that offers speeds up to one gigabyte per second, 100 times faster than one’s average broadband connection today. Downloads are instant, crystal clear HD is now obtainable, and many other endless possibilities. Google Fiber allows one to search, record and save shows without worry. One will never have to worry about missing any shows, due to the eight concurrent downloads available at once. Google claims that it will arrange construction in neighborhoods -- now called “fiberhoods” -- in which residents show the most interest. Google Fiber has its own website where residents interested in the services can preregister for the service for a small fee of $10. When a “fiberhood” reaches a set number of consumers. Google will then offer services in that particular area. “I imagine that Google Fiber will allow us to stream movies easier. With my current Internet provider, both Hulu and Netflix are jumpy and not a pleasant experience,” French teacher Leigh Zerr said. Within the first week alone, the response to the Google Fiber outbreak was huge. According to Google, thirty-one percent of the eligible households in Kansas City have qualified for the “fiberhoods”. Upon registering for Google Fiber one will receive not only the standard cable box, but also a Google Nexus Tablet. One can also add an optional Chrome Book. With many new and special features, Google Fiber is still an affordable option for many. Prices range from $120 per month to completely free Internet with a one-time charge of construction fees. “I’m not happy with my current Internet and cable provider, the idea that I can fire them and get a better product for less money is exciting,” Zerr said.
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“Google Fiber is the fastest network that Kansas City has ever had. Not for long, but for now,” custodian Brian Deal said.
Google Fiber sparks interest in KC area