Google has recently announced that it will be administering a test market in which select communities will have access to an ultra-high speed 1 Gbps fiber network. This network will not only provide users with a ridiculously fast online experience, but will serve as test grounds for developing new applications otherwise impractical with today's speeds. Google will share key finding from these select communities with the world.
Google will also allow "open-access" to its networks. Various Internet Service Providers (ISP) will be able to use its high-speed networks at very low costs. Needless to say, I'm sure the major ISPs aren't too thrilled.
Granted, speed critical services such as Netflix and torrent sites would benefit, but how will this change social media platforms? If load times aren't an issue, will we see 3D moldings of our (insert community) profiles? Will web-based applications like Google Docs become as robust as Microsoft Word? Will sites such as Stroome take the place of Final Cut or Avid?
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Monday, February 15, 2010
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Google is going to take over the world. We can't stop it. That said, I would use Google high speed, for sure. If it's Google, it must be efficient, fast and simple.
ReplyDeleteI want it!!!!! Does anyone else worry about Google dominatation? Is it weird that they are now in the delivery/fibre-optic business?
ReplyDeleteBlake! Thanks for posting the link to the nomination form. I just filled it out for my city. Gosh, Google wants a cool, creative video to accompany the nomination. No way. No time for that. I agree with Christopher that the Google domination is scary...but would love the high speed in my home.
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