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Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network 
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heatherkay
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
Adjacent on two sides to existing Phase I fiberhoods
Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:19 pm
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AJoD
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
For some reason, the "go to first unread post" feature doesn't work for me on this thread...any idea why?
Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:58 am
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
AJoD wrote:
For some reason, the "go to first unread post" feature doesn't work for me on this thread...any idea why?


Me neither.
Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:23 am
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shaffe
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AJoD wrote:
For some reason, the "go to first unread post" feature doesn't work for me on this thread...any idea why?


I was finally about to post the same thing tonight. It's this thread only and seems to be about 3 pages behind or something.
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:31 am
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AJoD
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
Since the two threads were merged, I think.
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:38 am
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
Pendleton Heights and Scarritt Point North in the Old Northeast have reached pre-registration goals, guaranteeing them Google Fiber service.

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Scarritt Point (Renaissance) South- 41 more residents needed
Indian Mound West- 23 more needed
Indian Mound East- 36 more needed
South Indian Mound- 34 more needed
Budd Park- 26 more needed
Lykins North- 51 more needed
Lykins South- 25 more needed
Independence Plaza- 94 more needed
Sheffield West- 27 more needed (0 percenthave registered)


http://northeastnews.net/pages/?p=13870#more-13870
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:47 am
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earthling
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
KC mentioned in same breath as Vancouver as a Smart City, thanks to Google. Mentions MAX too. It focuses on Sly yet he wasn't involved in bringing either.

http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680298/pivo ... smart-city

KC, Atlanta and Omaha as entrepreneurial cities...

http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/ ... 59633.aspx

Google still has yet to deliver but continues to pull a lot of attention to KC.
Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:22 pm
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I just received an email invitation from the Fiber Team to the outdoor showing of The Muppets they are showing tomorrow night on the roof of 1271 Main. Doors open at 8. Sounds like it's open to the public. RSVP to merrittwatson@google.com.
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There is a back to school event today in the Westside, and I just receieved confirmation that Google Fiber will have a booth or some sort of presence there. For those interested, take a look at West Side North and West Side South hoods now and then again tomorrow. It should be an interesting indication of the influence this type of interaction will have. The North is currently at 9% with 12 people to go, and the South is at 5% with 24 to go. My hope is that they can make it to such events in every hood and get some of the disconnected connected.
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The Plaza now has a few pre-registrants and the CBD is over 10%. Have the problems with signing up multi-unit buildings now mostly been fixed?
Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:01 am
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earthling
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They've fixed some buildings but many still can't register. In my building, only the first floor can register. Just checked and still problems. Most of the multiunit buildings surrounding the Plaza still can't register.
Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:10 am
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Post Re: Google picks KCK/KCMO for ultra fast fiber network
bobbyhawks wrote:
The North is currently at 9% with 12 people to go, and the South is at 5% with 24 to go. My hope is that they can make it to such events in every hood and get some of the disconnected connected.


Did you go and did you note how great the attendance was? Now at 6 and 19, so an additional 11. No doubt they will get there.

Looking to do things like this all over the city and interested in best approaches.

Also, look for something soon with Neighbor.ly to help fund underfunded 'hoods.
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:49 am
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chaglang wrote:
I just received an email invitation from the Fiber Team to the outdoor showing of The Muppets they are showing tomorrow night on the roof of 1271 Main. Doors open at 8. Sounds like it's open to the public. RSVP to merrittwatson@google.com.


http://googlefiberkc.blogspot.com/2012/ ... ights.html
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AJoD wrote:

Did you go and did you note how great the attendance was? Now at 6 and 19, so an additional 11. No doubt they will get there.



Complete with bouncy castle, ice cream sandwiches, and a drum line. At least 50 people there when I scooted by.

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apparently the google van stopped by in gillham park last weekend while a kickball tournament was happening. i dont know how many sign-ups they got, and from which neighborhoods, but google is definitely doing its part to get the word out.
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chrizow wrote:
apparently the google van stopped by in gillham park last weekend while a kickball tournament was happening. i dont know how many sign-ups they got, and from which neighborhoods, but google is definitely doing its part to get the word out.


The kickball demographic seems like it would already be plowed ground for Google.
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chaglang wrote:
chrizow wrote:
apparently the google van stopped by in gillham park last weekend while a kickball tournament was happening. i dont know how many sign-ups they got, and from which neighborhoods, but google is definitely doing its part to get the word out.


The kickball demographic seems like it would already be plowed ground for Google.


i agree. i think they had plans to stop at the park and it just so happened the kickball games were happening. hopefully they were able to reach some non-kickball folks.
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heatherkay wrote:
AJoD wrote:

Did you go and did you note how great the attendance was? Now at 6 and 19, so an additional 11. No doubt they will get there.



Complete with bouncy castle, ice cream sandwiches, and a drum line. At least 50 people there when I scooted by.

Thanks for the update. I have no kids, so I thought it would be creepy if I showed up.

The really interesting thing will be to snapshot the numbers pre and post first day of school. I'm sure the school districts are all over this as a way of saving money. 6 people in one day is one of the biggest jumps I've seen so far for West Side North. It sounds like this outreach may have been a success, depending on the percentage of those already signed up.
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The Star: Google talks of Wi-Fi availability

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In fliers sent out to neighborhoods where Google is now trying to recruit customers to sign up for service, Google hints that customers’ connectivity will reach beyond their homes.

“You are connected all over town with Google-powered Wi-Fi hotspots in your favorite public spaces around Kansas City,” the flier reads. “Stay connected while on the go. Don’t worry about missing out on your emails while you are out and about. We’ve got you covered.”

A Google spokeswoman said that promise of wireless Internet connections refers to systems it will install at more than 400 locations around the city for free. ...
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pash wrote:
The Star: Google talks of Wi-Fi availability

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In fliers sent out to neighborhoods where Google is now trying to recruit customers to sign up for service, Google hints that customers’ connectivity will reach beyond their homes.

“You are connected all over town with Google-powered Wi-Fi hotspots in your favorite public spaces around Kansas City,” the flier reads. “Stay connected while on the go. Don’t worry about missing out on your emails while you are out and about. We’ve got you covered.”

A Google spokeswoman said that promise of wireless Internet connections refers to systems it will install at more than 400 locations around the city for free. ...



Google fiber = goober
Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:35 pm
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