Will Google Become Your Broadband Internet Service Provider?

This morning Google announced that it is planning to build and test “ultra high-speed” broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. The company’s 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections could deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today. Google said it will offer service at “a competitive price” to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.

According to Google, “Network providers are making real progress to expand and improve high-speed Internet access, but there's still more to be done. We don't think we have all the answers – but through our trial, we hope to make a meaningful contribution to the shared goal of delivering faster and better Internet for everyone.”

Interested? Google is looking for communities that want to test high-speed networks and will collect responses until March 26.