I don't think Google's strategy is to build these networks themselves but to demonstrate consumer demand and thus entice others to build them for them.
I can't imagine they actually want to spend tens, if not hundreds, of billions to wire even most US urban consumers with gigabit connections. This would radically change the nature of Google's financial position. Yes they would gain on search advertising but could it possibly justify the cost?
AT&T is seeking to demonstrate how competitive and thus unprofitable this business will be making it very difficult to justify the costs or even obtain financing. Sadly while this is good news for Austin it is probably bad new for everybody else hoping for a gigabit connection.
I can't imagine they actually want to spend tens, if not hundreds, of billions to wire even most US urban consumers with gigabit connections. This would radically change the nature of Google's financial position. Yes they would gain on search advertising but could it possibly justify the cost?
AT&T is seeking to demonstrate how competitive and thus unprofitable this business will be making it very difficult to justify the costs or even obtain financing. Sadly while this is good news for Austin it is probably bad new for everybody else hoping for a gigabit connection.