[ale] OT: Google Fiber has arrived in Atlanta

[Jerald Sheets]

Those of us that live “out” a bit really have no chance of getting it at all, it seems.

First world problems, I suppose.


—jms



> On Aug 11, 2016, at 10:03 AM, Derek Atkins <derek at ihtfp.com> wrote:
> 
> And wont be -- it's never been part of the seven (nine?) communities
> that are part of the GF buildout.
> 
> But I live in Sandy Springs...  But still have to wait.  :(
> 
> The other thing I noticed is that the SOHO (Business) rates in Atlanta
> are MUCH more expensive than they are in, say, Austin or Provo.  :(
> 
> -derek
> 
> Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> writes:
> 
>> Tucker is _still_ not on the list.
>> 
>> Very sad.
>> 
>> On Wed, 2016-08-10 at 14:14 -0400, Derek Atkins wrote:
>> 
>>    Right now they have only turned up a few places around Midtown, Virginia
>>    Highlands, and the Old 4th Ward.  The rest of us in the upcoming area are
>>    still under "pre construction"...
>> 
>>    -derek
>> 
>>    On Wed, August 10, 2016 1:48 pm, Pete Hardie wrote:
>> 
>>        Nowhere near me,  dammit
>> 
>>        On Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM, "Justin Goldberg" <justgold79 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>            Hooray! I know it's slightly off topic but it comes up so often in this
>>            list I thought I would forward it along.
>> 
>>            ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> 
>>                Hello, Atlanta.
>>                Hi there,
>> 
>>                We’re excited to let you know Google Fiber has arrived in Atlanta.
>> 
>>            Sign-ups begin today in a few neighborhoods to start—and we’ll be
>>            bringing
>>            Fiber to more of Atlanta in the coming months.
>> 
>>                Want to know when Fiber is coming to your area?
>> 
>>                Check Your Address
>> 
>>                We’d love to keep you updated on our progress as we continue bringing
>> 
>>            Fiber to Atlanta. If we have your address, we can let you know exactly
>>            when
>>            Fiber arrives in your area and you can sign up.
>> 
>>                We’ll reach out again when there’s more news to share. And you can
>> 
>>            always learn more on our website.
>> 
>>                Thanks,
>>                The Google Fiber Atlanta team
>> 
>>                P.S. Have questions? We’re here for you. You can meet us in person at
>> 
>>            our Fiber Space at Ponce City Market, email or chat online, or call us
>>            at (866)
>>            777-7550.
>> 
>>                © 2016 Google Fiber Inc. | 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA
>> 
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>> 
>>                Service not available in all areas. Google Fiber’s ability to
>> 
>>            construct
>>            and provide Fiber is subject to your neighborhood qualifying for
>>            service.
>>            If you live in an apartment or condo, Google Fiber’s ability to
>>            construct
>>            and provide Fiber is also subject to the continued agreement between
>>            Google
>>            Fiber and the property owner.
>> 
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>       Derek Atkins                 617-623-3745
>       derek at ihtfp.com             www.ihtfp.com
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