GigaOM has an interesting article today "The economics of Google Fiber and what it means for U.S. broadband." The article discusses Google's fiber to the home network in Kansas City, Mo. that provides gigabit (yes gigabit) internet access for $70 per month. And making a profit doing it. Incredible. How is Google doing this?
If Google starts rolling this service out to other markets, I think the traditional access providers are going to be in tro
Link:
http://gigaom.com/2012/07/26/the-economics-of-google-fiber-and-what-it-means-for-u-s-broadband/
- It makes its own gear. Google cuts out the middle man, use customized basic elements, and can control all of the physical infrastructure in its network.
- Social engineering. It costs a lot of money to send a truck out to wire fiber to the home. Google reduces this cost by getting neighbors to sign each other up for the service. When enough people have signed up in a neighborhood, Google will send the truck. Smart idea.
- Google TV Box. Google has developed its own TV box that provides a DVR, TV channels and a modem that provides Wi-Fi connectivity to the home.
If Google starts rolling this service out to other markets, I think the traditional access providers are going to be in tro
Link:
http://gigaom.com/2012/07/26/the-economics-of-google-fiber-and-what-it-means-for-u-s-broadband/
