I read in Techcrunch today about Google’s plans to offer broadband Fiber-Optic service to select communities. Google has requested that people offer submissions advocating for their communities (they suggest pictures, YouTube links, etc.) I thought, what better way to advocate for Foster City (where I live) than a blog post. :)
“Hey Google! Foster City gets a 10 out of 10. Give us Fiber-Optic Broadband.”
Here’s a satellite view of Foster City (from Google Maps):
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And here’s the statement I wrote about our community, explaining why Foster City should become a test-bed community:
Foster City is a vibrant, multicultural community in the heart of Silicon Valley. Adjacent to San Mateo, and located squarely between San Francisco and San Jose, Foster City is a family-oriented neighborhood filled with Latino, Indian, Asian and Caucasian nationalities who mingle together seamlessly and provide color and culture to the entire community.
A strong fiber optic network would in no way enhance the safety, multiculturalism or flavor of the community. :) However, because the population is both diverse and largely employed in the technology sector, Google would have a fantastic test-bed of users who represent different ethnic backgrounds and simultaneously understand and work in the technology sector, and are therefore equipped to provide useful feedback on the deployment and effectiveness of the service.
Come on Google. Let’s make it happen. If you want to contact me, feel free to email me at david [at] 1to10reviews [dot] com (via Gmail on Google Apps for small businesses.) Foster City would be a perfect test bed, and you know it. Bring it on home.
Foster City on the 4th of July
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