OT: Louisville Getting Google Fiber

[-LEK-]

If I gave you the wrong impression about what my role is, my apologies. I didn't feel the need to clarify my exact responsibilities and for the sake of the conversation, all that's really important is that regardless of city size, what city I'm a commissioner in, etc, the Google Fiber project is by far the most visible project that the city has pushed down during my tenure, which is insignificant.

A person asked a question and given that I do have some insight into what goes on behind the scenes, I answered it. But regardless of whether Louisville is selected or not, I would ask anyone to have patience. As it's been illustrated in other cities, installation takes time.

You indicated that you had insight into the deal based on your position in your city.

That being said, about 75 of the satellite cities have very little interaction with Metro in that type of official capacity. You said you weren't full time, so I assumed it wasn't one of the larger ones, which have some. But you did get paid some stipend, so maybe Lyndon or something like that.

No worries. Most don't take time to know how local government works.

 

[CatDaddy4daWin]

Negative, not entirely accurate. While it's true certain Austin neighborhoods have received Google Fiber service since the April 9, 2013 announcement nearly 3 years ago, many areas remain under construction. Additionally, a large number of residents, myself included, await signup announcements. The overall deployment is very slow.

I guess I should have said the deployment started pretty quickly after the announcement. Obviously it's not complete but many areas got set up very quickly. I'm sure it depends on the infrastructure of each area that affects the timeline.

Sorry you're still having to wait. Honestly, I'd probably move to one of the areas that had it if I could. Only reason I don't live in the country is the lack of bandwidth out there.

Louisville was one of the earliest cities to get cable internet back in the mid 1990s so the city does have a history of being proactive when it comes to trying to increase bandwidth. Although now it is severely lacking. 50mbps is nowhere near fast enough for today's business needs.

I hope that we can have GF before 2020, but we'll see. It's a huge undertaking.

 

[-LEK-]

You're making assumptions and basically calling him a liar.

I'm saying he might have exaggerated his involvement of the Google fiber deal by citing his position as commissioner, and only in that capacity.

They're not assumptions. Certain positions in any form of government have basic level authoritative capacities. His position as a commissioner would not have that function.

He may have insight from somewhere else, like being on a board, but he's not a Metro employee, nor has access to it. His councilman of his district would.

There are other interactions that occur, but mentioned above.

Perhaps this is a good time to learn about how your local government works?

Now, there maybe something with the higher population satellite cities, as I mentioned before, which may mean he does have some input into planning approval, hence why I said it's possible, but even then, would not involve a high level of interaction with the deal as a commissioner.

Either way, he explained himself, and answered it, not going to push him. It's cool he ran for local office.

 

[allabouttheUK]

I really don't understand why people out in the state hate Louisville the city so much. This is a great city right in the state of Kentucky that everyone can be proud of. The city promotes bourbon and horse racing which bring money into the rest of the state. I get the rivalry between UK and U of L, but that is in sports only. A state like Kentucky is blessed to have 2 great universities like that in our borders along with WKU, Murray State, and EKU. You guys need to look past the sports aspect and get on board. This city drives the engine of Kentucky's economy. Coal is dead, if Louisville doesn't grow and prosper this state will be too.

GTFOOH with your tree hugging horse ****

 

[AustinTXCat]

I guess I should have said the deployment started pretty quickly after the announcement. Obviously it's not complete but many areas got set up very quickly. I'm sure it depends on the infrastructure of each area that affects the timeline.

Sorry you're still having to wait. Honestly, I'd probably move to one of the areas that had it if I could. Only reason I don't live in the country is the lack of bandwidth out there.

Louisville was one of the earliest cities to get cable internet back in the mid 1990s so the city does have a history of being proactive when it comes to trying to increase bandwidth. Although now it is severely lacking. 50mbps is nowhere near fast enough for today's business needs.

I hope that we can have GF before 2020, but we'll see. It's a huge undertaking.

Our local newspaper, the Austin American-Statesman, published an update ten days ago (February 5th) and included considerable information which describes just how slowly this Austin fiber roll-out is progressing. Thus far, nearly all new deployments center on areas in south Austin, located south of the Colorado River.

Although no official announcements have appeared, we're hopeful for a 2018 or 2019 deployment to our area. Our house is paid off, so considering home prices escalate the closer to downtown one resides, it's highly doubtful we'll relocate for the fiber connection. We currently enjoy 50/5 mbps with Time Warner Road Runner and can wait it out. Beside, I'm away over 30 days annually visiting FL, KY and sometimes Germany, so no rush.

 

[TortElvisII]

Louisville may have Google Fiber, but it has lame dance clubs.

 

[Violent Cuts]

I'm saying he might have exaggerated his involvement of the Google fiber deal by citing his position as commissioner, and only in that capacity.

They're not assumptions. Certain positions in any form of government have basic level authoritative capacities. His position as a commissioner would not have that function.

He may have insight from somewhere else, like being on a board, but he's not a Metro employee, nor has access to it. His councilman of his district would.

There are other interactions that occur, but mentioned above.

Perhaps this is a good time to learn about how your local government works?

Now, there maybe something with the higher population satellite cities, as I mentioned before, which may mean he does have some input into planning approval, hence why I said it's possible, but even then, would not involve a high level of interaction with the deal as a commissioner.

Either way, he explained himself, and answered it, not going to push him. It's cool he ran for local office.

I'm not reading your entire reply but you absolutely are making assumptions about what he knows.

Try to not be a know it all all of the time. God forbid someone be smarter than you on a topic.

 

[specialkd24_rivals116121]

Once an official announcement is made, it will take 18 months at least to come to a new city. They announced it in Nashville in January 2015 and are expecting late summer at the earliest for signups. And when it starts it will be downtown Nashville and a few of the areas right off downtown; it is it will no where near the entire city or Davidson County. So you have to be patient.

It will be great. It is great for a city and attracting tech companies (Chattanooga did their own gigabit internet and has really boomed), but also for the consumer as it prevents more options and will make companies like Comcast bring their prices down and offer faster speeds.

 

[TortElvisII]

First to get Google Fiber....First to get Terminators...you make the call.

And remember, the Teminator looked for Sarah Connor in a dance club.

 

[Bkocats]

I really thought this thread was going to be about something else...:sunglasses:

 

[Xception]

When g fiber came out the had a stipulation that so many on your street had to sign up before they would install to make it economically viable . That may not be true now but if so you are at the mercy of your streets age demographic . Live on a street with older people and you might not get it .

 

[CatsFanGG24]

LEK ruins everything he touches

 

[JHB4UK]

LEK ruins everything he touches

ignore function is your friend

 

[-LEK-]

I'm not reading your entire reply but you absolutely are making assumptions about what he knows.

Try to not be a know it all all of the time. God forbid someone be smarter than you on a topic.

Basically the satellite cities had to pass ordinances to allow Google fiber. Then submit those to Metro. That is the extent of their involvement. No inside knowledge from being a commissioner (unless one of the larger I mentioned).

 

[Violent Cuts]

That isn't relevant to anything I said but good job spouting gibberish in the middle of the night.

 

[-LEK-]

That isn't relevant to anything I said but good job spouting gibberish in the middle of the night.

Yeah, me showing that I did know is not relevant to you saying I did not know...

Great retort of nu-uh, lunk.

 

[Chuckinden]

Louisville may have Google Fiber, but it has lame dance clubs.

Then you haven't been to Minardi Hall.

 

[Chuckinden]

What kind of city official are you?

Meter Maid.

 

[We-Todd-Did]

 

[JohnBlue]

Looks like AT&T may block this.

 

[Rex Kwon Do]

"Louisville Metro Gov't: ****ing Things Up Since Forever"

 

[buckethead1978]

Fiber should be handled the same way as electrification. Make it a utility.

 

[qwesley]

Looks like AT&T may block this.

Not surprised. When they were BellSouth the kept UL and JCPS from running their own fiber. They are also trying to kill the KyWired project.

 

[LadyCat92]

There was a state-wide fiber optic broadband project in the works.
US cities with high capacity internet also had the highest job growth.

http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article58768608.html

Yes, with our idiot governor wanting to cut it back significantly and to focus it on EKy.

Personally, I hope Louisville gets it because it puts pressure on other cities like Lexington. Lexington is 37th in broadband capabilities within the state. At worst it should be 3rd.

 

[qwesley]

That state project is very complicated. Lexington's problem is windstream, they rank at or near the bottom nationally on speed and actual throughout versus plan.