Google has once again announced an expansion of Google Fiber, this time setting its sights on Louisville, Ky. as well as Irvine and San Diego, Calif.
Google says that it is working with officials from each of these cities to determine how it can bring the network to them, with factors such as housing density, local topography and the condition of existing infrastructure.
"Once we complete this planning process, we'll determine if we can bring Google Fiber to Irvine, Louisville and San Diego," said Google in a statement. "Every city is different and will move on a unique timeline, so we'll keep in touch with residents about our progress along the way. And regardless of whether Google Fiber comes to the region, this process gives cities a head start in welcoming any gigabit provider to the area."
The news follows an announcement made last month that San Antonio, Texas would be added to the list of cities to get Fiber, which is the largest city to be considered to date. Around 4,000 miles of fiber-optic cables will be laid out around the city.
Of course, cities themselves have to prepare for the arrival of Google Fiber as well. For example, they have to provide Google with a map of the utility lines. Of course, just because Google is considering a city for Fiber doesn't mean it will actually happen. There are plenty of things that could go wrong in the implementation of the system, which could end up preventing Fiber from actually being put in place. Once the planning phase is complete, however, people living in the cities can be a little more sure that Fiber will come.
Previously, Google announced that it would be deploying Fiber for free to public housing residents as part of the ConnectHome program launched by the White House. Google says it is planning on bringing Fiber to communities in Atlanta, Durham, Nashville and Kansas City as part of the pledge.
Via: ZDNet
