http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options.

Councilman pushes to make Jersey City a Google test site

By The Jersey Journal
March 06, 2010, 5:56PM

Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop, who represents the Downtown ward, is hoping to have the city become a test site for Google.

Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop is leading a push to get the city named as one of Google's test sites for an ultra high-speed broadband network, Jersey Journal technology columnist Troy Dreier reports in this week's Logged On.

"Whichever communities are picked will get Internet speeds that are more than 100 times faster than most of us currently get," Dreier quotes from Google's blog. "Using fiber-to-the-home connections, people will be able to download files at 1 gigabit per second.''

Fulop is using the social networking site Facebook to organize the effort.

"I think if we have a coordinated effort we can be strong contenders," Fulop says.

To join the Facebook group, log in to Facebook and search on "Google competition Jersey City."

You can nominate Jersey City or any other community by going to Google's fiber optic trial request for information page.

Google is collecting responses until March 26 and will announce the selected communities later this year. Fulop says he'll work with the city administration and council to put together a strong application.

http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options.

Councilman Fulop pushing to get high-speed internet for Jersey City via Google

By The Jersey Journal
March 03, 2010, 9:02AM

Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop is pushing for residents to nominate Jersey City for Google's high-speed internet program.

Councilman Steve Fulop is urging residents to nominate Jersey City for Google's High Speed internet program.

Google is seeking communities with between 50,000 and 500,000 residents to test out the fiber-optic service, which would be offered to subscribers at a "competitive price."

"We're planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States," the blog states. "We'll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections."

Fulop used his Twitter and Facebook fan page to promote the opportunity in an attempt to get followers involved.

"This is an incredible opportunity for Jersey City and we cannot let it pass us by," Fulop said in a press release.

Fulop said he is working with City Business Administrator Brian O'Reilly to submit an application on behalf of the city, but residents can also send in their own applications at http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options.

The application can be found here (click below) http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options Fulop encourages JC residents to nominate city for new Google ultra-broadband service JERSEY CITY -- Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop is encouraging local residents to fill out an application to make Jersey City a trial city for Google's new ultra-high-speed broadband network initiative. Google recently announced a trial program to build and test ultra-high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. Such a network would deliver Internet speeds of 1 gigabit per second. Fulop thinks Jersey City would be an ideal location. "Jersey City can?t pass up the chance to submit a strong application for the program," said Fulop in an e-mail. "We fit Google?s target population profile (50,000 to 500,000), we are among the most diverse cities in the country, and our proximity to New York can only be a benefit." Again just click this link below! http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options

Bryant Park in New York is a free hotspot. As far as I know public masterbating and gang flash mob thefts haven't gone up.

This would be a great thing for our city, despite your irrational, fear-based theories of the sixties gone amuck on the city hall steps.

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All I'm saying is, I know that I wouldn't feel safe having my wife pushing my kid's stroller down grove street with all the riff raff that the googlenet will attract. I agree that we need to move our city forward, but I think we have too many inhabitants that arent mature enough for that yet.

I'm friendly with some of the immediate family of one of our councilman, and I will certainly do what I can to influence that vote against this

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I've got bad news for you....you can do this already. All you need is an ipod/phone/touch or any other video playing thing.

Also, your argument is weak. I am sure parents thought the same way about hi-speed internet and cell phones in the beginning. Look at the world now! Although I doubt JC will be chosen, it's inevitable that this service will be available to the world sooner or later anyway so why not take advantage and try to move our city forward??? We can either try to put JC on the map, get some technological advances or sit here and watch the world drive by us like it already has been doing.....

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YIKES - I seriously hope you are kidding...

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What kind of responsible parent walks their children past city hall? Self-gratifying junkies are the least of your worries...

I have to disagree with the OP and some of the supporters on this thread. Jersey City is NOT the ideal candidate for this Google Internet Service. Unfortunately, I fear that there are a disproportionate number of people in our area who would abuse the service, and take advantage of the opportunity for technological advancement and growth. It's sort of the same reason that we don't want a White Castle on Grove Street.

Imagine your children, walking past city hall, only to be subjected to junkies pleasuring themselves to mobile porn, or Latin King members using the googlenet to perform coordinated attacks against bodegas. It might take a while before it gets to that point, but I genuinely believe it's a possibility, and should not be taken as an exaggeration

I like the clock idea -- but I still want to push for Newark Avenue renamed Google Avenue!

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Google is located right across the river at 9th. Ave. and 15th. Street. They might even be able to see the clock from their offices. Jersey City would be great proximity for them to get feedback on this program as well.

Maybe we could change the Colgate clock to the Google clock for the month? Half the letters are already there!

Councilman Steven Fulop Announces Jersey City as Competitor for Google's Ultra High-Speed Network

Jersey City, NJ, March 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Councilman Fulop Calls On All Jersey City Residents To Apply

Councilman Steven Fulop (Ward E) is both proud and excited to announce a call to action for residents of Jersey City to help bring ultra-high-speed broadband networks to the City as part of a test program announced by Google. Google believes the networks can deliver internet speeds of 1 gigabit per second ? about 100 times faster than the connection most Americans have today. More information about the program can be found on Google?s Blog.

?This is an incredible opportunity for Jersey City and we cannot let it pass us by,? said Councilman Steven Fulop. ?Jersey City fits the criteria perfectly. More important than anything is the immense benefit a test like this could have on the middle and working class communities in our City.?

Jersey City has a population of more than 240,000 and it is also the most diverse city in the state with populations from many ethnic groups including African-American, Indian, Asian, Puerto Rican, Filipino, and more. Jersey City, which is often called The Sixth Borough, and Wall Street West because of its proximity to Manhattan, is also home to both blue collar and white collar workers and everyone in between. There is a growing artist population as well. Each of these groups would benefit significantly from the access that Google?s ultra high-speed network would bring.

?I am committed to working with the administration and the Council of Jersey City to coordinate the best possible application,? continued Councilman Fulop. ?This is the type of program we can focus on to help build positive progress, and a better name for Jersey City. I hope every resident will fill out the online form to help bring this opportunity home.?

Please visit http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options to fill out a form. For more information on this and other projects please visit www.stevenfulop.com

Contact Information:
Councilman Steven Fulop
Kara Silverman
201-499-7889
media@stevenfulop.com
stevenfulop.com

Read more: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/sh ... en-fulop-announces-jersey,1185389.shtml#ixzz0h1s0YQvH

looks like 3-upped to me.

I'm sure fancy towns like Palo Alto and San Fran have pretty convincing bids as well.

Fulop encourages JC residents to nominate city for new Google ultra-broadband service

Hudson Reporter

JERSEY CITY -- Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop is encouraging local residents to fill out an application to make Jersey City a trial city for Google's new ultra-high-speed broadband network initiative.

Google recently announced a trial program to build and test ultra-high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. Such a network would deliver Internet speeds of 1 gigabit per second.

Fulop thinks Jersey City would be an ideal location.

"Jersey City can?t pass up the chance to submit a strong application for the program," said Fulop in an e-mail. "We fit Google?s target population profile (50,000 to 500,000), we are among the most diverse cities in the country, and our proximity to New York can only be a benefit."

That application can be found at http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options - RK

Hi guys -

If you don't have time to fill out the form (which I hope you will do!!!) please at least join the facebook group as their will be an application submitted on behalf of the group.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=333663144441

Also done.

Done. Next !

Yes I nominated us, do the same and spread the word!!!

use this link and click, 'cominate community'
http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options

Way to go! Thanks!!!

We will help ?Nominate Jersey City" at:
http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options

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An e-mail today from Councilman Fulop:

Jersey City/Google's trial ultra-high-speed broadband network

Dear Jersey City Resident

I am hoping you can help with an application that I believe could be a huge benefit for Jersey City.

Google recently announced a trial program to build and test ultra-high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. Google believes it can deliver Internet speeds of 1 gigabit per second?about 100 times faster than the connections most Americans have access to today. You can read more about the program here http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/0 ... gig-our-experimental.html

Jersey City can?t pass up the chance to submit a strong application for the program. We fit Google?s target population profile (50,000 to 500,000), we are among the most diverse cities in the country, and our proximity to New York can only be a benefit. Just imagine what a program like this can do for our city, on so many fronts touching every neighborhood.

I will work with the administration and council to coordinate a strong application from the city. But the application also has an option for residents, under the heading ?Nominate Your Community.? It?s at http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options. This is the type of program we can focus on to help build positive progress, branding, and opportunities for our city in a year that has been more than difficult. I encourage you to take a few moments to fill out the form and help the process.

Hope you are well.

Sincerely,

Steve

Apparently this new Google system coming to DJC any day now.
As the kids say, it's "the sh!t"....

http://www.google.com/tisp/install.html

Hoboken411 is also talking about this now.... Perhaps Google would consider Downtown JC & Hoboken -- don't forget about Stevens Institute of Technology. http://hoboken411.com/archives/37315 =================================== thanks for this link =================================== Google To Build Ultra-Fast, Consumer Broadband Networks in U.S. By Ryan Singel Wired Magazine February 10, 2010 Search and advertising giant Google plans to build and test super fast fiber-optic broadband networks in a few communities around the U.S., promising up to a one gigabit per second service ? a hundred-fold increase over what most Americans currently can subscribe to. A 1 Gbps could let a user download a HD movie in minutes and is more than 1000 times faster than AT&T?s basic DSL offering. The company, whose experience running a ISP is limited to a small, free wireless service in its hometown of MountainView, California, called the intiative an ?experiment? in keeping with what it urged the FCC to do with its upcoming national broadband plan. The company is asking municipalities to apply to be candidates and said it will offer a competitively priced service to 50,000 to a half a million people. Our goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that we have in mind: Next generation apps: We want to see what developers and users can do with ultra high-speeds, whether it?s creating new bandwidth-intensive ?killer apps? and services, or other uses we can?t yet imagine. New deployment techniques: We?ll test new ways to build fiber networks, and to help inform and support deployments elsewhere, we?ll share key lessons learned with the world. Openness and choice: We?ll operate an ?open access? network, giving users the choice of multiple service providers. And consistent with our past advocacy, we?ll manage our network in an open, non-discriminatory and transparent way. The announcement is not good news for the nation?s ISPs, which have long had a sour relationship with Google. Although Google interconnects with networks just as any other participant in the internet does, ISPs ? including AT&T ? have complained that Google properties such as Youtube should pay more to ride on their networks. For its part, Google sees high ISP subscription fees and the U.S.?s slow connection speeds as hindrances to more profits. In the simplest equation, the more people who are online and the faster their connection, the more money Google makes from little text ads on the net. Any company who wants to make money anywhere between a user and an online ad has to fear that Google will try to drive the profits out of its business, whether that be a hardware vendor, a software company like Microsoft or an internet service provider. Google is doing at least three things here: 1) It?s demonstrating to the public and to regulators that really fast broadband isn?t nearly as hard as companies like AT&T and Verizon pretend it is. 2) It?s sending a warning to large telecoms that they better start working to reduce prices and increase service or they might face a competitor they dont? want to go up against, and 3) By partnering with municpalities, it?s learning/showing the nation how to bypass the current dominant telecom players by creating municipally-owned fiber infrastructure that can be rented to multiple service providers, who can then duke it out on price and service. If successful, that could create a model where Google uses its huge cash surplus to finance municipally-owned fiber optic networks, undermining its telecom rivals and speeding up the nation?s internet without ever having to run a consumer-grade network or learn how to do customer support. If I were an executive at a large ISP, I?d be very unhappy with Google?s announcement. When Google enters a market, it usually destroys traditional ways of making money. ISPs want to find ways to measure internet traffic, and charge users by levels ? even as their own upstream bandwidth costs continue to plummet. The rhetoric used to justify those decisions to consumer and lawmakers just won?t hold up if there?s an fairly priced, all-Fiber 1 Gbps connection just down the road. Which is just the long way of saying that in a land where it costs ?$35 a month to get an assymetric, slow DSL line that tops out at 1.5 Mbps, perhaps those traditional profits need to be destroyed.

Unfortunately, I doubt this will ever happen.

How do we get the city to make this be known??

Google is looking for communities who are interested in testing out there super high speed fiber network, would be free for residents and a great option over supposedly fast comcast and slow as molases verizon.

Check out this link:
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/0 ... +3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29

Google Dangles 100 Times Faster Internet Speeds In Fiber Plan

February 10, 2010, 10:42 PM EST
MORE FROM BUSINESSWEEK
By Ari Levy and Brian Womack

Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc.?s effort to offer Internet access at speeds 100 times faster than those available today raises the bar for U.S. cable and phone companies as the government readies a national broadband plan.

?They?ve just defined the new minimum,? said Reed Hundt, who was chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 1993 to 1997 and now has an advisory firm in Washington. ?They have just effectively written the first page in the report.?

Google?s proposal, announced yesterday in a blog posting, is to build fiber-optic networks for as many as 500,000 people with connections of 1 gigabit per second. That?s 20 times the speed of the fastest residential connections from AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and Comcast Corp., and more than 1,000 times faster than the cheapest connections.

The FCC is set to introduce its broadband strategy by March 17 to ensure all U.S. citizens have access to high-speed Web service. Chairman Julius Genachowski said in a statement yesterday that Google?s trial will serve as ?an American testbed for the next generation? of services.
By building its own network, Google would be going around AT&T, Verizon and Comcast to provide Internet-access directly to homes, giving it control over how data is delivered to consumers. Google has lobbied for net neutrality legislation to prevent carriers from giving preference to some content providers over others.

Broadband Rankings

The U.S. ranked 19th in a September 2008 study of average broadband speeds, behind Japan, Iceland and Austria, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Wireless networks in the U.S. are also being strained by the growing use of smartphones such as Apple Inc.?s iPhone.

As part of the broadband plan, the FCC may pay broadcasters to vacate unused airwaves that could be used to bolster wireless networks, according to an FCC official, who asked not to be identified because the plan hasn?t been made public.

Google, owner of the world?s most popular Web search engine, fell $2 to $534.45 yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The shares have dropped 14 percent this year.
Google, based in Mountain View, California, will first identify cities or counties that want the service and then work with other companies to build the fiber-optic network, said Minnie Ingersoll, a product manager. Google will pay for the deployment of the service, she said.

?We?ve been working with the FCC to advocate that the U.S. needs to make really bold, concrete moves to accelerate broadband deployment,? said Ingersoll. ?This is our attempt to put our money where our mouth is.?

Ad Revenue

Google will probably not invest heavily to build out broadband networks and will instead aim to pressure carriers to bolster their networks, said Clayton Moran, an analyst at Benchmark Co. in Boca Raton, Florida. Google gets about 97 percent of its revenue from Internet ads, mostly from links next to Web-search results.

?They would like to see others enter the market and push for faster speeds and they think this could incrementally do that,? said Moran, who recommends buying Google shares and doesn?t own any. ?Obviously, it?s very expensive. They are a search and advertising company, first and foremost.?
Google has been in this position before. In 2008, the company participated in a government auction for a piece of wireless spectrum that would bolster Internet services on mobile phones. Google had pushed for a minimum bid -- which was met during the auction -- that forced the winner to open wireless network space to any mobile device.

Spectrum Auction

After Verizon beat out Google by spending $4.74 billion, Google said ?the auction produced a major victory for American consumers.?

In 2006, Google won a bid to build a free Wi-Fi network in San Francisco. The plan was sidetracked after EarthLink Inc., which was going to build the network, backed out and city politics delayed the network.

Google asked for responses from cities that want to be part of its broadband effort by March 26, and will announce which areas have been chosen later this year. The company plans on building the fiber-optic lines directly to consumers? homes, much like Verizon?s $23 billion investment in its fiber network, FiOS. AT&T hasn?t said how much it is spending on its U-Verse network.

Google, which had $24.5 billion in cash and marketable securities at the end of 2009, didn?t say how much it plans to spend on its network.

?Dynamic and Competitive?

?The Internet ecosystem is dynamic and competitive, and it?s delivering great benefits to consumers,? Bob Varettoni, a spokesman for New York-based Verizon, said yesterday in a statement. AT&T spokesman Michael Coe and Comcast spokeswoman D?Arcy Rudnay declined to comment.

Verizon rose 12 cents to $28.87 yesterday. AT&T, based in Dallas, fell 14 cents to $25.12, while Philadelphia-based Comcast dropped 8 cents to $15.31.

Google is expanding in the telecommunications industry in other ways. In January, the company introduced a touch-screen mobile phone called Nexus One and opened an online store to sell the handset. In 2008, Google was part of a group of companies that invested in Clearwire Corp., founded by mobile-phone pioneer Craig McCaw.

?The emerging Google business model is to be a catalyst in all adjacent markets,? Hundt said. ?That?s a very distinctive and extremely creative business model.?

--With assistance from Olga Kharif in Portland, Oregon; Amy Thomson in New York; Kelly Riddell and Todd Shields in Washington. Editors: Jonathan Thaw, Stephen West

To contact the reporters on this story: Ari Levy in San Francisco at +1-415-617-7133 or alevy5@bloomberg.net; Brian Womack in San Francisco at +1-415-617-7218 or bwomack1@bloomberg.net

To contact the editors responsible for this story: Jonathan Thaw at +1-415-617-7168 or jthaw@bloomberg.net.

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?This significant trial will provide an American test bed for the next generation of innovative, high-speed Internet apps, devices and services,? Mr. Genachowski said. ?The F.C.C.?s National Broadband Plan will build upon such private-sector initiatives and will include recommendations for facilitating and accelerating greater investment in broadband, creating jobs and increasing America?s global competitiveness.?.

It could really help put JC on the map - 'Wall Street West' could also be 'Silicon Alley West!' Seems like Google will be picking up the tab not the taxpayers -- maybe Goldman Sachs and others could help push for this!

Hell maybe we could bribe them by renaming Newark Avenue - Google Avenue!

I second that...