Somebody's gotta have the inside scoop on Google Fiber launching tomorrow..??

[DRU]

https://fiber.google.com/savethedate/

Live broadcast over YouTube tomorrow. Anybody have any early news on this? Will it be available all over the Metro? How long will the waiting list be?

Anybody know anything? I'm impatient.

[ReynardMuldrake]

Originally Posted by WoodDraw

However, the service is missing some big networks in Time Warner's HBO, TNT and CNN, Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN and Disney Channel and News Corp.'s Fox News and FX.

That doesn't mean those channels are saying no to Google, just that deals have not been reached yet. HBO expects to be on the service shortly and an ESPN spokesman said the two are having "productive discussions."

Wait, does that mean HBO could be included as part of the package? That would ****ing rule.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

Wait, does that mean HBO could be included as part of the package? That would ****ing rule.

Yep. The premium package.

[007]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Fantastic.

Yes, because Saul really went out on a limb predicting my response.

[KCUnited]

Apparently my neighborhood values internet speeds over basic lawn upkeep, w00t, I'm in.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

Apparently my neighborhood values internet speeds over basic lawn upkeep, w00t, I'm in.

Ha nice. My "fiberhood" is off to a get start. It will get there it seems.

[007]

Hell, I would gladly pay the $300 construction fee for the free service. That is only a little bit less speed than what I have now.

[eddyhartley]

Thanks for sharing this..More information regarding this is welcome!

[oldman]

As someone who has a little experience in this field, I'd say that Sept. 2013 goal isn't too far off. It's not the cost of the fiber itself, it's the electronics that are expensive. If they're using a pre-subscribe and hitting you for $300 construction costs, that makes it pretty easy to lay out the network.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by oldman

As someone who has a little experience in this field, I'd say that Sept. 2013 goal isn't too far off. It's not the cost of the fiber itself, it's the electronics that are expensive. If they're using a pre-subscribe and hitting you for $300 construction costs, that makes it pretty easy to lay out the network.

I would say that doesn't even begin to cut into the costs but that is just a guess. They do however seem to be efficient in how they are rolling out and the fact that they are making most everything.

[kepp]

Originally Posted by oldman

As someone who has a little experience in this field, I'd say that Sept. 2013 goal isn't too far off. It's not the cost of the fiber itself, it's the electronics that are expensive. If they're using a pre-subscribe and hitting you for $300 construction costs, that makes it pretty easy to lay out the network.

But they're waiving the $300 fee for everyone who gets on a contract plan.

[oldman]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

I would say that doesn't even begin to cut into the costs but that is just a guess. They do however seem to be efficient in how they are rolling out and the fact that they are making most everything.

You are correct about the costs, but it does show good faith on the part of the customer/fiberhood. That being said, the fiber is not the expensive part, it's the electronics. The key is to get your footprint in an area. I would guess that waiver is only for a short time.
BTW, I did see the contractors in KCK on Leavenworth Rd., working between 83rd and about 90th Wed. morning.

[jiveturkey]

It looks like the MO side is off to a good start and the small corner of KCK that has money is in.

[loochy]

The data is gonna be flowin through the fiber just like the power of all the Warriors flows through the veins of the Ultimate Warrior

[brorth]

Originally Posted by brorth

There is nothing planned for future rallies, yet.
Northland doesn't even get a token neighborhood.
A CS rep in chat told me their plan is to fiber all of KCK and KCMO by Sept. 2013.

Well, shit. CS Rep told me wrong. Only the neighborhoods that qualify in this rally will be done by Sept. 2013.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by oldman

You are correct about the costs, but it does show good faith on the part of the customer/fiberhood. That being said, the fiber is not the expensive part, it's the electronics. The key is to get your footprint in an area. I would guess that waiver is only for a short time.
BTW, I did see the contractors in KCK on Leavenworth Rd., working between 83rd and about 90th Wed. morning.

I seriously doubt the electronics are the expensive part.