JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –
Jacksonville is on the verge of becoming super-high-speed Internet. City leaders announced Wednesday that Google Fiber is planing plans to expand into Jacksonville.
Google Fiber could bring gigabit Internet (up to 1,000 Megabits per second) to Jacksonville businesses and homes. This is 85 times faster than the average internet speeds.
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Right now it's just in the planning stage, but Jacksonville is one of 18 cities where Google Fiber is looking to expand add service. Google would become a service provider like Comcast or AT&T U-verse.
"This is a big deal on the economic front," Mayor Lenny Curry said. "To continue to create an environment that will make Jacksonville a destination city for jobs and talent."
“Abundant high-speed Internet can help communities grow stronger, laying a foundation for innovation and economic growth,” said Jill Szuchmacher, Google Fiber's director of expansion.
No timetable for the expansion or estimate of the cost of the service. was set. And the cost is unknown.
"We’ve begun working with city leaders to explore the possibility of building a super fast network for Jacksonville," the Google Fiber website read. "This means understanding local requirements and challenges – from roads and infrastructure to permits and utility paths. This will take time."