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Ed Morrison · Building high speed infrastructure in Kansas City
July 12th, 2011
Earlier this year, Google announced that Kansas City, KS won the big prize: a high speed network capable of delivering Internet content at gigabyte speeds: about 100 faster than what cable companies and telephone companies now offer. (More background here.)
Then, in May, Google announced that it would extend its network into Kansas City, MO.
Here’s an update on where matters stand today. The project is spurring some big ideas. Read more.
(The article points to the leading edge efforts in Chattanooga, where a community-owned network has created some major opportunities, as Neal Pierce wrote in a column last week. The city is beginning to connect its new infrastructure to entrepreneurial opportunities.)
Not surprisingly, Google’s project has spurred cities to build out high speed infrastructure. Learn more.
Last 5 posts by Ed Morrison
- Signing off - February 3rd, 2012
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- Plain Dealer flubs its explanation for firing Tony Grossi - January 27th, 2012
- Linking and leveraging university assets to strengthen regional economies - January 27th, 2012
