As I’m sure many of you are aware, yesterday Google announced a new initiative to build next-gen, high-speed fiber networks in select communities throughout the US. Maybe I’m being overly optimistic, but it seems as though Worcester would be perfect for such an initiative when you consider the second largest city in New England also has an existing fiber ring, 13 schools in the College Consortium, a strong local heath care industry, a growing STEM industry, and enormous municipal/school/safety systems all sharing aging copper infrastructure. Just what Google is looking for?
What is Google doing and what does it seek to achieve?
Imagine sitting in a rural health clinic, streaming three-dimensional medical imaging over the web, and discussing a unique condition with a specialist in New York. Or downloading a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes. Or collaborating with classmates around the world while watching live 3D video of a university lecture. Universal, ultra high-speed Internet access will make all this, and more possible. We’ve urged the FCC to look at new, and creative ways to get there in its National Broadband Plan – and now we’re announcing an experiment of our own.
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This sounds terrific.
Is anyone planning on mentioning this to the city administration?
It’s been mentioned. The application process seems to be encouraging multiple applications from a variety of sources within each community. I hope to have more info from the groups I’ve spoken with soon.
are the colleges and cultural associations planning to respond?