Google launching a fibre network, but what about in the UK?

February 10 2010, 3:32pm

It’s great to see Google doing this, and if scaled, could be seriously impressive: Their own fibre network! Our goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that we have in mind: Next generation apps: We want to see what developers and users can do with ultra high-speeds, whether it’s creating new bandwidth-intensive “killer apps” and services, or other uses we can’t yet imagine. New deployment techniques: We’ll test new ways to build fiber networks, and to help inform and support deployments elsewhere, we’ll share key lessons learned with the world. Openness and choice: We’ll operate an “open access” network, giving users the choice of multiple service providers. And consistent with our past advocacy, we’ll manage our network in an open, non-discriminatory and transparent way.

We’re planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. We’ll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We plan to offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people. Ok, the US, but how about in the Uk. I’ve completely given up on the Government realising how important it is for the country to have a NGN, so Google should do the same here. What do you think? It is SO depressing to think, that with a little vision and focus, the Uk could be in the same position as Japan, Korea, and the Scandinavian countries, which have all had a super-fast fibre network for years.

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