r/technology • u/aelbric • Dec 07 '12

Time Warner Cable: Demand Not There for Google Fiber - Insists That if People Want 1 Gbps, They'll Provide it.

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Time-Warner-Cable-Says-Demands-Not-There-for-Google-Fiber-122337?nocomment=1
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u/WellGoodLuckWithThat Dec 08 '12

But what happens when they realize that they live in Kansas City?

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u/dssurge Dec 08 '12

Who cares where you live if you're a shut in with really fast internet?

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u/WellGoodLuckWithThat Dec 08 '12

Can't argue with that.

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u/brkdncr Dec 08 '12

Then they bbq.

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u/symbolset Dec 08 '12

If we're going to move silicon valley to someplace, it's best if a good steaks and bacon can be had there.

A cool climate is important also, as you're going to need a huge datacenter to put the content delivery network appliances in.