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Google Fiber is bringing high-speed internet to five new states
After a pause in new construction, Google has announced plans to expand Google Fiber to five new states including Arizona and Colorado.
Google Fiber isn't just fiber anymore — now it offers wireless service, too
With its acquisition of high-speed wireless internet access provider Webpass now completed, Google Fiber gets ready to offer hybrid systems.
Nokia Bell Labs tests internet connection 1,000 times faster than Google Fiber
These blazing fast speeds, which are around 1,000x faster than the fastest fiber connections in the U.S., were achieved using a new transmission scheme.
Google Fiber is one step closer to reality in Nashville, despite AT&T’s objections
Despite objections from the likes of Comcast and AT&T, Nashville's Metro Council has advanced its proposal to bring Google Fiber to the city.
Google Fiber and AT&T await Nashville utility pole vote scheduled for Tuesday
Google Fiber wants to move all wires on Nashville utility polls, no matter who owns them. AT&T says it will sue if the city approves. Vote on Tuesday.
AT&T executive calls out Google Fiber — ‘Pardon our dust’
In a mocking and pointed blog post, an AT&T executive traces its version of Google Fiber's entry into the broadband internet market.
AT&T says slow pole access due to Google Fiber providing bad drawings
Blaming bad engineering drawings and unacceptable contractor assignments for moving and installing cables, AT&T explains slow pole access for Google Fiber.
Salt Lake City is Google Fiber's 7th (and possibly the last) city with fiber
In what could be its last city to get gigabit fiber, Google Fiber announced signups for Salt Lake City. Roughly 112 blocks are in the first deployment.
Big budget cuts ordered for Google Fiber, likely putting the brakes on rollout
Rollouts of Google Fiber are just costing too much, and top brass including Larry Page and Sergey Brin are pressuring the division to cut costs.
Out with Infrastructure? Google Fiber may become entirely wireless in the future
Google appears to be readying a transition away from wireline internet to airborne solutions, according to an FCC document filed by the company.
Google delays Fiber installation in Silicon Valley cities as it mulls alternatives
Google is reassessing technology options in rolling out gigabyte internet access. Five Silicon Valley city projects have been delayed.
Google Fiber facing slow Nashville rollout thanks to AT&T-owned telephone poles
Google is facing a slow rollout of its Fiber gigabit internet service thanks to the fact that AT&T owns many of the telephone polls in the area.
Google’s new Fiber plans are a perfect (and cheap) fit for enterprise
As Google Fiber expands its reach to Charlotte, there are also a new selection of business plans for enterprise customers to choose from three price points.
Are you on the list? Google Fiber is going to these cities next
Google has made public plans for upcoming and potential Google Fiber expansion. Currently in six U.S. cities, Google Fiber is going to six more cities soon.
Facebook picks up former Google Fiber manager to boost global connectivity efforts
Facebook has hired Kevin Lo, former general manager of Google Fiber, to serve as its director of infrastructure connectivity and investments.
Google Fiber gives wireless gigabit plan a boost with Webpass ISP buyout
Google Fiber scoops up a wireless gigabit ISP, C-SPAN gets around House rules with a Periscope, little electric car blows away the big boys - by a lot.
Google Fiber hopes Webpass acquisition will bolster its high-speed internet plans
Google Fiber has agreed to acquire Webpass to boost its deployment of high-speed internet.
Dallas, Texas may be next on the list of cities getting Google Fiber
Google may soon grace Dallas, Texas, with its Fiber internet service if all goes according to plan.
Alphabet wants to beam high-speed Internet to your home
Fiber-optic cables are so yesterday. Alphabet is looking into technology that will wirelessly transmit internet connections at 1 gigabit per second.
Google is bringing its Cast technology to Fiber TV Boxes
If you're a Google Fiber TV customer, you'll soon be able to cast content from apps like Netflix and HBO straight to your Fiber TV Box.
Google Fiber wants to beam wireless Internet to your house
The latest plan from Google Fiber is to beam wireless broadband directly into households.
Google Fiber subscribers in KC: Prepare to pay up
Only a select few areas will have access to free Google Fiber in Kansas City after May 19. A 100Mb alternative will take its place for the rest.