Abstract:
Area towns and cities are working hard to attract Google’s attention. Google has offered to install its fiber network for free which will reduce the cost of high-speed internet for communities and citizens. Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Raleigh are all working on applications. Google Fiber would benefit low-income residents, start-up businesses, entrepreneurs, local businesses and students be more competitive and increase their access to information. Google's plan and local efforts are detailed.