2. Google Fiber Planning to build and test an experimental ultra high-speed fiber optic broadband network. Deliver internet speeds 100 times faster than what the average American currently has access to. Fiber optic network that will provide 1 gigabit per second connections.

3. Goals Push the envelope for next generation applications Testing new ways to build fiber optic networks. Providing openness and choice for users. Learn lessons to improve internet access for all.

4. Next Step Google hopes to reach 50,000 to 500,000 communities with their experimental fiber network. The select communities will be announced later this year.

5. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/t hink-big-with-gig-our-experimental.html