The hardest part of it is getting all the way out to the end user. In urban areas where they have network end-points they could create public wireless hotspots by running fiber from their backbone right to select businesses and even individuals. Line of sight microwave is another way to get bandwidth out to wireless hotspots in an urban environment. These businesses and individuals would then receive free service for hosting a wireless hotspot strong enough to serve an entire neighborhood.
In rural areas and other places where the Google fiber backbone doesn’t reach, the last hop would be via satellite. Bi-directional satellite-based endpoints now cost less than a thousand bucks. Give these away for free to people willing to act as wireless hot spots.
The more I think about this, the less I’m concerned about the net neutrality issues. If the telcos insist on creating a tiered internet, people will seek an alternative if a viable alternative exists. I know I certainly will. And given the money, smarts, and vision at Google, I have no doubt what the outcome will be if Google and the telcos go head to head.
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