The project, according to Reuters, focuses on the development of fiber networks of super-high speed in both Kansas and in other locations in the US and in front of it is situated Craig Barratt, head of the division and Energy Access in Google and former director of the firm Atheros.
If Google conclude that it is feasible and reliable a combination of fixed and mobile broadband, at gigabit speeds will exert strong pressure on its competitors, according to several analyzes. AT & T already has plans in place and has recently proven gigabit broadband in Chicago and Atlanta. And predictably the intentions of Google promote a movement in this direction.
The search giant began offering broadband services via cable in 2012 in the US city of Kansas City. Shortly after, he decided to partner with Dish to build a complementary wireless network and now raises the initiative to move to other cities.
The characteristics of the millimeter wave technology make it very suitable for short-range communications and high performance, ie the so-called last mile that separates a wired network with the receiving antennas of our homes.
Therefore, it is very likely that Google is thinking in this technology not as a substitute for local access, but to save some money and use dedicated wireless connections in the last segment of the network.
Officially, the company has not confirmed plans about the market or whether it is mere field tests.
You remember that the company is already testing the wireless Internet access in Africa through its Loon project, based on a network of balloons operating as a repeater antennas.
