Ultra high-speed broadband is coming to Kansas City, Kansas

Google announced that it will build its ultra high-speed network in Kansas City, Kansas. The company signed a development agreement with the city, and it will be working closely with local organizations, businesses and universities to bring a next-generation web experience to the community. In selecting a city, Google's goal was to find a location where it could build efficiently, make an impact on the community and develop relationships with local government and community organizations. Google found this in Kansas City. Google will be working closely with local organizations including the Kauffman Foundation, KCNext and the University of Kansas Medical Center to help develop the gigabit applications of the future. Pending approval from the city’s Board of Commissioners, Google plans to offer service beginning in 2012. Google will also be looking closely at ways to bring ultra high-speed Internet to other cities across the country.