Google Fiber

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  1. sk89q

    sk89q Administrator
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    #1 sk89q, Jul 27, 2012
  2. Neonbeta

    Neonbeta Person who did stuff and things

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    Wow, can't believe google are doing shit like this.
     
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  3. Magi1053

    Magi1053 That one guy
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    Holy **** free internet minus the installation cost!?
     
    #3 Magi1053, Jul 27, 2012
  4. TexasGamer

    TexasGamer Well-Known Member

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    I'm willing to bet that Google will eventually have their own national (or regional at first) WiFi network built around Fiber. Every box that's included (storage, router, and TV) has a router inside. With enough popularity, you can get around the carriers when it comes to cell phones. The only problem is privacy and access to the private networks, but I'm sure there's a way to get around that.
     
    #4 TexasGamer, Jul 27, 2012
  5. gknova61

    gknova61 Farbes Lover

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    Wtf? It's $100/mo for me currently for 1/20th of a gigabit and $70 for a gigabit with Google. #TimetoMove
     
    #5 gknova61, Jul 27, 2012
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  6. Cranimesao

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    I saw this

    I do not live in Kansas though :"(
     
    #6 Cranimesao, Jul 27, 2012
  7. Cranimesao

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    Then when they have everything, world domination.
     
    #7 Cranimesao, Jul 27, 2012
  8. TexasGamer

    TexasGamer Well-Known Member

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    I actually wouldn't mind that at all.
     
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  9. Cranimesao

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    Me either.
     
    #9 Cranimesao, Jul 27, 2012
  10. awsom1324567

    awsom1324567 Another average no life

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    I first saw this and was screaming about how awesome it was and then i saw it was for Kansas. :(
    I wouldn't mind a world ruled by google either
     
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  11. Magi1053

    Magi1053 That one guy
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    Guess that means its time to move to Kansas
     
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  12. thtredstonegui

    thtredstonegui Youtuber

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    I don't like the fact that Google Fiber's TOS states that you may not host a server on the connection provided. What if (hypothetically, I don't even live in the USA) I want to host a private Minecraft server with friends?
     
    #12 thtredstonegui, Aug 30, 2012
  13. gknova61

    gknova61 Farbes Lover

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    Wow, that's horrible. I couldn't live without my airvideo server.
     
    #13 gknova61, Aug 30, 2012
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