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Google Fiber begins signups in Austin
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:06 pm
Google's gigabit internet is up and running in Texas
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Starting today, select Austin residents can sign up to receive Google Fiber TV and internet service. Google has announced that signups are open for southern and southeastern sections of the city, and Fiber will gradually roll out to other Austin neighborhoods "on an ongoing basis." Small businesses can sign up for Fiber on day one, as well. Austin joins a small list of existing Fiber markets that includes Provo and Kansas City.
For consumers, there are three pricing options: a $130-per-month package that bundles gigabit broadband with TV service and 1TB of cloud storage, which can be used across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google+ Photos. If all you're after is speedy web access, you can subscribe to the internet-only plan (which also includes the cloud storage) for $70 each month. And just as it does in other Fiber cities, Google is offering a "basic internet" tier that includes 5Mbps download and 1Mbps upload speeds for nothing — after you pay the $300 construction fee to get Fiber up and running, that is. The construction fee is waived with the other plans so long as you commit to keeping service for a year. Small businesses can get gigabit speeds by paying $100 each month.
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:08 pm to hikingfan
Will Probably never make it to Round Rock so I'll stick with my AT&T Gigapower
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:09 pm to hikingfan
I wish Google Fiber, or even that public setup like what Chattanooga has, was setup in every mid sized and large town.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 1:21 pm to member12
Im not one of those crazy cospiracy people, but this part of the Edward Snowden wiki would be enough for me to say, no thanks Google.
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"It was revealed that the NSA was harvesting millions of email and instant messaging contact lists,[148] searching email content,[149] tracking and mapping the location of cell phones,[150] undermining attempts at encryption via Bullrun[151][152] and that the agency was using cookies to "piggyback" on the same tools used by internet advertisers "to pinpoint targets for government hacking and to bolster surveillance."[153] The NSA was shown to be "secretly" tapping into Yahoo and Google data centers to collect information from "hundreds of millions" of account holders worldwide by tapping undersea cables using the MUSCULAR surveillance program.[130][131]"4
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:05 pm to hikingfan
Can someone explain to me how bad we're getting screwed by the other providers? Or have I been reading too much propaganda?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:09 pm to Paedin
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Im not one of those crazy cospiracy people, but this part of the Edward Snowden wiki would be enough for me to say, no thanks Google.
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"It was revealed that the NSA was harvesting millions of email and instant messaging contact lists,[148] searching email content,[149] tracking and mapping the location of cell phones,[150] undermining attempts at encryption via Bullrun[151][152] and that the agency was using cookies to "piggyback" on the same tools used by internet advertisers "to pinpoint targets for government hacking and to bolster surveillance."[153] The NSA was shown to be "secretly" tapping into Yahoo and Google data centers to collect information from "hundreds of millions" of account holders worldwide by tapping undersea cables using the MUSCULAR surveillance program.[130][131]"4
i understand being upset about this on principle, but honestly it just doesnt bother me.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:10 pm to LSUsuperfresh
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I wish Google Fiber, or even that public setup like what Chattanooga has, was setup in every mid sized and large town.
EPB in Chatty is amazing. Don't need or want Google.
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Can someone explain to me how bad we're getting screwed by the other providers? Or have I been reading too much propaganda?
As someone who moved away from Comcast/Charter into a Gigabit setup, you are getting screwed in the arse without lube.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:13 pm to bbap
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i understand being upset about this on principle, but honestly it just doesnt bother me.
It doesn't bother you now, but if it ever reaches a point where the people are looking to rebel against the government, it will bother you a lot that they know everything about you.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:17 pm to Paedin
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Im not one of those crazy cospiracy people, but this part of the Edward Snowden wiki would be enough for me to say, no thanks Google.
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"It was revealed that the NSA was harvesting millions of email and instant messaging contact lists,[148] searching email content,[149] tracking and mapping the location of cell phones,[150] undermining attempts at encryption via Bullrun[151][152] and that the agency was using cookies to "piggyback" on the same tools used by internet advertisers "to pinpoint targets for government hacking and to bolster surveillance."[153] The NSA was shown to be "secretly" tapping into Yahoo and Google data centers to collect information from "hundreds of millions" of account holders worldwide by tapping undersea cables using the MUSCULAR surveillance program.[130][131]"4
I just don't understand why this a big deal. I just seriously doubt government officials are snooping through all my email even if they have the ability. And even if they are, why should I care? I have nothing to hide from the big bad evil government.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:18 pm to SwaggerCopter
i mean i guess if i ever led a revolt against the govt i would be upset they knew about my tailgate setup emails with my buddies.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:22 pm to bbap
I'm fairly certain if the FBI and CIA wanted to dig up some dirt on someone, they can do it regardless of their Internet footprint. I mean, that is kind of their job.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:27 pm to SwaggerCopter
I'll be alright, unless they are targeting smart arse in game thread posters, then they are coming after me
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:29 pm to Paedin
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Im not one of those crazy cospiracy people
apparently you are
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