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Post #1: 26th Jul 2012 4:16 PM 
Google is preparing to roll out its own internet service with 1Gb/sec speeds. That's 1 gigaBIT per second, or ~128 megaBYTEs per second. Ridiculously fucking fast for $70/month. You have to "pre-register" though and get enough people in your area to do the same if you want it installed in your region.

http://fiber.google.com/about/

It seems to be US only at the moment, which is a bit of a bummer, but hopefully they'll expand if this catches on. Regardless, I fully support Google's efforts to take over the world.

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Post #2: 26th Jul 2012 5:05 PM 
I don't support one organisation trying to have the dominant market control. It's a good service because Google can afford to undercut the competition. I think it's dangerous for the economy.
 
   
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Post #3: 26th Jul 2012 11:38 PM 
While I would normally agree with this completely, it's tough to not want to save $100 a month and have faster internet.
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Post #4: 26th Jul 2012 11:46 PM 
If any company is to take over the planet, I'd want it to be Google
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Post #5: 26th Jul 2012 11:50 PM 
I want this sooo much. I must convince the masses to flock to our google overlords!
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Post #6: 27th Jul 2012 8:18 AM 
Are there enough people in Iceland for this?
 
   
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Post #7: 27th Jul 2012 8:34 AM 
Every time I see this thread, I think Google has introduced a breakfast cereal.
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Post #8: 27th Jul 2012 10:57 AM 
Ari @ 27/7/2012 8:18
Are there enough people in Iceland for this?

It's US only for now, unless I missed something.
 
   
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Post #9: 27th Jul 2012 2:01 PM 
Kanakiri @ 27/7/2012 15:57
Ari @ 27/7/2012 8:18
Are there enough people in Iceland for this?

It's US only for now, unless I missed something.


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Post #10: 27th Jul 2012 2:45 PM 
lol, I'd rather watch google take over everything.
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Post #11: 27th Jul 2012 3:06 PM 
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Post #12: 27th Jul 2012 4:32 PM 
When I get enough money, I want to get people in my town to start signing for it.
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Post #14: 28th Jul 2012 9:26 PM 
I would do this but don't know if there is enough around here that would. I'm just using the neighbor's internet now.
 
   
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