Tired of waiting for Google Fiber? Take matters into your own hands

If you aren’t on the list of cities Google is considering bringing into its fiber-optic cabal, you’re probably wondering if there are any alternatives. High-speed internet is a necessity for industry, education, innovation and so much more, yet most providers are willing to wait until demand reaches critical mass before they even consider upgrading their networks. That’s why some cities have decided to handle the situation themselves. NPR has taken a look at a few cities that are looking to grow their Internet infrastructure on their own. College Station, Texas, home to Texas A&M, is only a short drive from several major metropolitan cities, but according to Exosent Engineering, it’s nearly impossible to find decent Internet outside of the college

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