[TriLUG] Google Fiber Triangle Build out

[Hrivnak, Michael via TriLUG]

It looks like Google Fiber build-out is generally on hold as of last week,
although I haven't seen any info specific to Raleigh

http://www.wsj.com/articles/googles-high-speed-web-plans-hit-snags-1471193165?mod=e2tw

They are looking to change the last-mile strategy from fiber to wireless.

Michael

On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 4:51 PM, Chris via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:

> Huh, I was supposed to get bumped from 15 to 50 Mbps last year for the
> same price. I called and said that wasn't enough, so they bumped it up to
> 200 Mbps with no price increase. They did raise it $10/mo this year. I also
> noticed that they seemed more like Verizon when I called about the price
> increase (they had a decidedly take it or leave it approach to their
> pricing). I wonder how much the new attitude has to do with the Charter
> merger. Hopefully they see the error of their ways when Google starts their
> service.
>
> To Scott: sorry you are seeing this twice.  I apparently can't email today.
>
> On August 24, 2016 4:00:08 PM EDT, Scott Thomas <chemikalguy at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >That's what they told me, until I looked at my bill, that had suddenly
> >gone up $30. I was paying for that speed bump. I told them to take that
> >crap off my bill, as it was supposed to be a free upgrade - per the
> >news release on TWC's own website.
> >The funny thing is that last weekend while shopping, a couple of TWC
> >sales guys stopped me and asked, "Excuse me, can I ask you a quick
> >question? Who do you have for internet, phone and TV service?"
> >
> >I replied, "You guys, until Google Fiber is live."
> >
> >They bid me farewell immediately.
> >Scott
> >
> >      From: Chris via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
> >To: Mauricio Tavares <raubvogel at gmail.com>; Triangle Linux Users Group
> >General Discussion <trilug at trilug.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 3:55 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TriLUG] Google Fiber Triangle Build out
> >
> >I am also wondering if/how much they will drop their prices.  When AT&T
> >showed up with fiber last year, they already increased speeds at each
> >tier commensurate with their speeds/pricing on Kansas City where they
> >compete with Google Fiber.
> >
> >On August 24, 2016 3:40:12 PM EDT, Mauricio Tavares via TriLUG
> ><trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> >>On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Scott Lambdin via TriLUG
> >><trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> >>> If I try the $300 construction and $0/mo option and find out I need
> >>more
> >>> oomph, did I waste the $300?
> >>>
> >>> There are ATT teams running cables around also.
> >>
> >>      Which reminds me: how soon after google fibre is out before TW
> >>drop their prices?
> >>
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 11:04 AM, mr-trilug via TriLUG
> >><trilug at trilug.org>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Lots of orange cables, huts,  etc.
> >>>> But web is dark about timing (unless someone has found a neat URL).
> >>>>
> >>>> Anyone have any chatter about when services will be delivered?
> >>>> Will they be opening one neighborhood at a time or all at one time?
> >>>>
> >>>> I live in west Raleigh near Ridgewood Shopping Center/Wade Avenue.
> >>>>
> >>>> Pricing seems to be $70/mo or $300 construction and $0/mo for seven
> >>years
> >>>> for basic services.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks. Mike R.
> >>>>
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