As reported in our earlier article “Google Aims to Go Big with A Gig“, Google is planning a Fiber-to-Home Gigabit network and is taking applications!

With Topeka changing it’s name to Google for the month, and Duluth’s response taking it to another level, things are getting interesting!


Know of any other communities officially applying that aren’t on this list for Google’s Fiber to Home Gigabit Internet Experiment? Let us know!


Who’s Your Pick to Win? Don’t know? Well, you can check out how the candidates are faring in the digital space by checking out the PDF “Google Fiber Share of Voice Report”–awesome maps and graphs! *drool*

List of communities updated: 11 April 2010

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List of Cities Vying for Google’s Gigabit Project

51 Comments

  • 1 Chris P. wrote:

    Go Stillwater!

    March 8, 2010 at 23:06 Permalink

  • 2 Rhonda M wrote:

    SARASOTA, FL ALL THE WAY!

    March 9, 2010 at 09:42 Permalink

  • 3 Matt wrote:

    Everyone loves Sarasota. Hip, creative, diverse in biz and rich snowbirds that sit on big boards in other cities. It’s perfect.

    March 9, 2010 at 10:58 Permalink

  • 4 Chris wrote:

    Here in Holland, Michigan, we, too, are running a YouTube Video contest.

    It’s been tough since Grand Rapids TV media won’t give Holland much attention since they are vying for attention themselves.

    March 10, 2010 at 09:00 Permalink

  • 5 Dan Pike wrote:

    Bellingham WA is working on this, too. It’s a broad community effort, reflective of the 95% support for the idea shown in a short survey run prior to the decision to move forward was made.

    March 11, 2010 at 14:09 Permalink

  • 6 Martin wrote:

    Mayor Pike, Great site you guys have for Bellingham; I particularly enjoyed the Historic Photo Tour…and, seriously, with a name like Whatcom’s dot com’s should feel right at home!
    I apologize for having overlooked your city and have added you to the list of communities competing for Google’s Fiber Project!
    Thanks for the heads up and Good Luck! Martin

    March 11, 2010 at 17:51 Permalink

  • 7 Anthony Andre wrote:

    Lets not forget beautiful Ventura, CA!! We have everything here. Year round beautiful weather, mountains, and did I mention beaches and surf as well as a community that really wants Google here!

    March 11, 2010 at 18:53 Permalink

  • 8 Martin wrote:

    Posted! Thanks for letting me know, Anthony–I appreciate it. Good luck to you and your fellow community members!

    March 11, 2010 at 20:35 Permalink

  • 9 Bryan wrote:

    Don’t forget Fresno, CA!

    http://fiberfresno.com

    March 12, 2010 at 00:58 Permalink

  • 10 Martin wrote:

    FresNo? I say, FresYes! :D Thanks for the info; you’ve been added! Good luck! (Cool logo, btw.)

    March 12, 2010 at 01:35 Permalink

  • 11 alidigital wrote:

    Thanks for the link up – we’re definitely amped up here – Charlottesville is working with both hospitals here, the University of Virginia, and the County of Albemarle to make this a competitive location

    March 12, 2010 at 06:20 Permalink

  • 12 Martin wrote:

    My pleasure! This type of win-win project is a great example of how business encourage community involvement. Glad to hear from you and good luck to Charlottesville!

    March 12, 2010 at 07:31 Permalink

  • 13 LanceA wrote:

    the Anchorage listing should point to
    http://www.googifiak.com.

    thanks,
    Lance

    March 12, 2010 at 10:13 Permalink

  • 14 Geek Goddess wrote:

    Asheville, NC tucked in the Smoky Mountains (with its unique culture) and its explosion of growth and development wants the Google fiber.

    March 12, 2010 at 12:44 Permalink

  • 15 Bill Schrier wrote:

    For more about Seattle’s bid, visit http://www.seattle.gov/broadband or become a fan on our Facebook page!

    March 12, 2010 at 19:40 Permalink

  • 16 Martin wrote:

    Thank you for the link! I think it would be really interesting to see this project go to a community in a remote location (though casting no vote toward anywhere in particular)–so, good luck to you and your city!

    March 12, 2010 at 19:43 Permalink

  • 17 Alex wrote:

    Don’t forget about Renton, WA. News coverage here: http://tinyurl.com/ybzmbb9

    March 12, 2010 at 20:20 Permalink

  • 18 Ari Herzog wrote:

    Thanks for the link to Newburyport, Mass., where I’m a city councilor. I’d like to point you and your readers to a more official site up at http://fibernbpt.com

    March 13, 2010 at 20:00 Permalink

  • 19 Craig Dennis wrote:

    Park CIty, UT (host of the 2002 Winter Olympics) is competing:

    Park City’s Site

    March 14, 2010 at 15:54 Permalink

  • 20 Bryan wrote:

    Thanks Martin! I still don’t see Fresno, CA (or FresYes) in your list though. :)

    March 14, 2010 at 22:20 Permalink

  • 21 A. Surratt wrote:

    Also Hickory-Lenoir, NC as “Google Holler”

    March 15, 2010 at 06:31 Permalink

  • 22 SeattleSuze wrote:

    Did you know that Renton is Ahead Of The Curve? A perfect location for Google’s Fiber!

    March 15, 2010 at 13:22 Permalink

  • 23 Brian Bell wrote:

    Morgantown, WV, (Best Virginia) home of the Big East Basketball Champs is the best option for Google’s Ultra-high speed Internet. Hey, not only is it our turn, but we will surprise the world with what we can accomplish!

    March 15, 2010 at 17:59 Permalink

  • 24 Nathan Lustig wrote:

    Madison, WI has the Capital Entrepreneurs page linked here, but also check out madfiber.net. We’ve got a pretty cool site going that allows Madisonians to put a pin on google maps to show their support.

    We also created a custom Mad Fiber ice cream (vanilla ice cream, google colored m&m’s and sweet granola) which was awesome.

    March 16, 2010 at 06:41 Permalink

  • 25 Steve Trabun wrote:

    Spokane Washington is applying for Google’s Fiber for Communities project.

    March 16, 2010 at 08:13 Permalink

  • 26 sandy wrote:

    Asheville, NC is competing

    March 16, 2010 at 08:44 Permalink

  • 27 Daniel Wohlberg wrote:

    YOU NEED TO ADD ANDERSON, IN TO THIS LIST!! WE ARE TOP CONTENDERS!!!

    See this webpage devoted to our contention, and also visit our Facebook Fanpage, which is VERY active & continually growing in membership!

    March 16, 2010 at 13:01 Permalink

  • 28 @h0zae wrote:

    Awaiting the announcement, Google chooses Asheville

    March 16, 2010 at 17:45 Permalink

  • 29 Mark Bell wrote:

    Memphis already has the Middle Mile installed.

    March 17, 2010 at 09:31 Permalink

  • 30 ajtuma wrote:

    Google Fiber cartoon on Youtube called “Wait – a Google Peoria Story“.
    Here’s the link: bit.ly/cms8Hq

    March 17, 2010 at 13:10 Permalink

  • 31 Art wrote:

    Oak Lawn, IL has the Need for Speed!

    March 18, 2010 at 10:45 Permalink

  • 32 Rachel wrote:

    You forgot to list Greenville, SC. We are feeling LUCKY!!!!!!

    http://www.wearefeelinglucky.com

    March 20, 2010 at 19:12 Permalink

  • 33 ron wrote:

    go lenoir/hickory, home of google holler !!!!

    March 21, 2010 at 16:55 Permalink

  • 34 Betty wrote:

    Don’t forget Farmington, NM we are in the running.

    March 22, 2010 at 08:34 Permalink

  • 35 Jack wrote:

    Do not forget about FARMINGTON, NM!!!

    March 22, 2010 at 14:22 Permalink

  • 36 Sandra Fennelly wrote:

    I don’t see Quincy, Ma. on this list.

    March 23, 2010 at 06:38 Permalink

  • 37 Duke City Fix wrote:

    Be cool vote for Albuqurque, New Mexico.

    March 23, 2010 at 10:45 Permalink

  • 38 April wrote:

    Pasadena, CA should be on this list…
    fiberforpasadena

    March 23, 2010 at 10:47 Permalink

  • 39 Martin wrote:

    Send me a link to an article talking about (not just mention) Quincy, Ma applying for Google Fiber and I’d be happy to add Quincy to the list! Thanks, Martin

    March 23, 2010 at 14:06 Permalink

  • 40 Jim Zauher wrote:

    Here’s another creative video on Redding California’s effort to attract Google

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up1u8cj-SE8&feature=channel

    March 24, 2010 at 09:23 Permalink

  • 41 Elizabeth wrote:

    You’ve left Corpus Christi, TX off the list.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4gqCmheG9M

    March 27, 2010 at 07:24 Permalink

  • 42 MikeDistracted wrote:

    You’ve omitted one of the top contenders – Greenville, SC! Go to http://www.wearefeelinglucky.com to learn more!

    March 27, 2010 at 19:14 Permalink

  • 43 Lissa Harris wrote:

    Kingston, NY is applying:

    http://www.watershedpost.com/2010/kingston-digital-corridor-pitches-google-ultra-high-speed-internet

    March 27, 2010 at 19:43 Permalink

  • 44 Noreen wrote:

    I don’t see Quincy, MA on the list although WBZ TV news is reporting it:(

    March 28, 2010 at 04:01 Permalink

  • 45 Noreen wrote:

    The link to the Quincy, MA app as well as others:

    http://wbztv.com/Link.ashx?R=http%3a%2f%2fwbztv.com%2flocal%2fgoogle.broadband.network.2.1594383.html

    March 28, 2010 at 04:05 Permalink

  • 46 Martin wrote:

    Noreen,
    The link you sent me was about Boston’s applying; it says, “According to the Boston Globe, Quincy, Worcester, Newburyport, Shrewsbury, and several other Massachusetts cities also applied.” Find me an article on Quincy’s applying (city council, school news paper, local blog geek), and I’ll add you guys to the list! Good luck to your community!

    March 28, 2010 at 08:55 Permalink

  • 47 Doug Stanton wrote:

    Anderson, IN – Please update your list with Anderson, Indiana’s Official Video Response. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJD8L3VfFGk&NR=1 This was the video the city sent with the RFI to Google and it is very well done and brings up some great points about our city owning it’s own utility company and already have over 100 miles of Fiber installed. Take a look!

    March 31, 2010 at 00:02 Permalink

  • 48 Tom Moran wrote:

    Saratoga California is an obvious choice.

    April 3, 2010 at 17:16 Permalink

  • 49 JFV wrote:

    Hilton Head Island, SC is also on the list for this pilot project! Please be sure to add us!

    April 11, 2010 at 17:29 Permalink

  • 50 Brett Tannehill wrote:

    According to the 2000 US Census, Huntsville AL has the nation’s highest per capita concentration of scientists and engineers in the nation … seems like a decent spot for the Gigabit project.

    April 19, 2010 at 10:23 Permalink

  • 51 Marc wrote:

    Corning Inc. is offering to supply the fiber optics for this so I hope Corning NY gets picked!

    August 21, 2010 at 07:25 Permalink

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