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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:Is it is? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You got the GP comment for free. Why are you complaining?

  2. Re: Is it is? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The headline is correct. "Its" is the possessive form, as used. "It's" is the form for it is. YOU should have learned that in fourth grade.