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Fayette County, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, and Tyrone have worked together to respond to Google's Request for Information (RFI) for
communities interested in participating in an experiment to make
Internet access better and faster.
The project involves Google
building high-speed fiber optic networks in one or more trial locations
across the country. As an outcome of the project, Google claims it will
deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most
people have access to currently at a competitive price.
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County's response proposal also has the support of the Fayette County
Board of Education and Fayette County Development Authority staff,
the Chamber of Commerce and other local entities.
THE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!
So how does Fayette County's Internet shape up? We received over 1,000 responses to our survey request; thanks to all that helped in distributing and completing the survey. Here are the results:
RESIDENTS RESPONSES
BUSINESS OWNERS RESULTS
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT THE GOOGLE TRIAL...
"
Lets do it! Why not? I believe we'd all
benefit (residents and especially businesses) from Google introducing a
fiberoptic network here"
- Jason, Peachtree City Resident
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We need more competition as far as providers are concerned."
- Lawrence & Teresa, Fayetteville Residents
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As with any small business time and money are
really premium. Anything that can provide effecient service at an
affordable price is of interest to everyone."
- Judy, Peachtree City Resident and Business Owner
"Explosive speeds through such a fast
connection would have a positive impact to the bottom line of
individual businesses. In fact, if Google Fiber is implemented
correctly it may even create a gold rush and attract technology
companies to set-up shop in Fayette County. If Fayette County gets the
Google Fiber, we could possibly become Georgia's version of a Silicon
Valley. Imagine that, establishing ourselves as a region to innovators,
manufacturers, and high-tech businesses in Fayette County. Talk about
the Great Recession Buster! It would increase the tax base and even
create a rise to property values."
- Tony, Tyrone Resident
"I think that Fayette County is poised to be
on the leading edge of technology, and has the capacity to have a
future thinking workforce. This program will allow us to attract people
from all over the country who desire our quality of life but need to
stay connected to business."
- Peggy, Fayette County Resident and Business Owner
"Please help Google and make our [area] a
destination with fast and reliable internet service as well as transfer
our [area] into a model for other cities and states to follow!"
- Kit, Fayetteville Resident
"We need to be on the cutting edge of
technology to thrive as a community in the information age. Please do
everything possible to make this become a reality with GOOGLE!!!"
- Chris, Fayetteville Resident
"[Our area] would be the ideal location
for this trial because there would be a lot of feedback and
involvement from the community."
- Elizabeth, Peachtree City Resident
"Love it! Bring it on...the sooner the better IMO!"
- Joe, Fayetteville Resident
Thanks for your support to help Fayette County "think big with a gig" by telling Google how ultra high-speed Internet can improve our community!