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Google Explains ISP Rumors

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the makes-mostly-sense dept.

WindozeSux writes to mention a Wired article explaining why Google bought all that dark fiber, the event that spurred rumors they were planning an ISP. From the article: "When asked by Wired News whether Google was buying up dark fiber, a company spokesman replied that 'Google has and will continue to invest in the equipment our company needs to give our users around the world the best and fastest search results.' Rumors of Google as an ISP were also fueled by the company being granted a large block of new IPv6 addresses last year." They plan to restrict their role as an ISP to the Mountain View and San Francisco areas.

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  1. Re:restrict? no... by Konster · · Score: 4, Funny

    As long as Google stays in Beta, I'd guess it'll be in a limited area for a decade or two. :P

  2. I see how it is... by Scott+Swezey · · Score: 5, Funny

    So first they rename mountain view to "Google Land," then Google Land continues to grow untill it covers the entire planet and we all have Google Internet.

    Well, with a better name, I hope.

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    Scott Swezey
    1. Re:I see how it is... by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 2, Funny

      Google Land has a better ring to it than does Mountain View 2.0 Beta.

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    2. Re:I see how it is... by hcob$ · · Score: 3, Funny
      So first they rename mountain view to "Google Land," then Google Land continues to grow untill it covers the entire planet and we all have Google Internet.

      Well, with a better name, I hope.
      Of course..

      wired: GNet
      wifi: GSpot
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      K.E.G. Party Chairman
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    3. Re:I see how it is... by fabu10u$ · · Score: 4, Funny

      Then we'll be living on Google Earth, right? [ducks]

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