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Google Fiber Is Officially Making Its Way To Portland

Posted by samzenpus on from the getting-more-fiber dept.

An anonymous reader writes This week the Portland City Council has approved a franchise agreement with Google to bring its fiber service to Portland. "As a result of the unanimous vote, Google will be subject to a five percent 'franchise fee' on its video revenues. It won't have to pay a three percent 'PEG' fee that Portland otherwise charges rival Comcast, but it will offer free Internet service for Portland residents for a $300, one-time fee. It'll also provide free Internet service to some to-be-determined nonprofits, in addition to providing a total of three free Wi-Fi networks in various parts of the city."

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  1. Re:WHICH PORTLAND by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Portland, given no other qualifiers, is assumed to be in Oregon. We're sure as shit not talking about cement.

  2. Re:WHICH PORTLAND by NotDrWho · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, of course. Maine is still not allowed on the internet. It's unfair, but it's the only way to make sure that Stephen King never has access to a blog.

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    SJW's don't eliminate discrimination. They just expropriate it for themselves.
  3. Re:Is it is? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    +1