Portland to Be Next Google Fiber City
Residents of Portland, Oregon - you’re getting Google Fiber. Google has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to build out its Google Fiber cities. Now, Portland, Oregon is the next to join the ranks of gigabit cities nationwide. The City Council officially approved a franchise agreement with Google to provide the service.
Google plans to invest $300 million in the Oregon project. Past Google cities have included Kansas City, Kansas; Provo, Utah; and Austin, Texas. Other expansion plans are on the way. The project will offer free internet services to users who pay a one-time $300 fee. Free Wifi networks will also be available in parts of the city, and non-profits may also be able to access free internet services.