Google Experiments With Fast Web

In it's latest move to make the Internet experience faster Google have announced plans to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States.

The experiment 'Think Big With A Gig' aims to 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; offering the service to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.

The project also intends to provide a platform for outside developers to create and try out cutting-edge applications that will require far more bandwidth than today's networks offer.

Google has invited communities, cities, and individuals  interested in joining the experiment to apply by March 26 with a view to eventually building the network in a number of US locations.