# Google Fiber on The No Agenda Show Google Fiber comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to February 2020. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – February 2020 - **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [Microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [At&t U-verse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t-u-verse.md), [Bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [British Columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [Broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Google Classroom Outage and BC Fiber Optic Failure - **Episode:** [1213: Kung Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-06 - **Time:** 2:48:19–2:51:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu/chapter/google-classroom-outage-and-bc-fiber-optic-failure.md A Google Classroom outage disrupts schools across the U.S., highlighting the risks of relying on cloud-based education tools. In British Columbia, a severed fiber optic line causes a "cash emergency" as ATMs and payment systems fail. The hosts use these events to advocate for an "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle and emergency preparedness. Keywords: [google classroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-classroom.md), [chromebooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chromebooks.md), [fiber optic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optic.md), [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [otg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/otg.md) ### Microservices Architecture Address Errors, Minimalist Moving - **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-06 - **Time:** 45:10–50:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/microservices-architecture-address-errors-minimalist-moving.md The discussion shifts to how modern microservices and address databases fail to recognize new construction, preventing residents from obtaining credit cards or high-speed internet. One host expresses frustration with Spectrum's high costs and the inability to sign up for Google Fiber due to database errors. They also discuss the "slow move" process and the difficulty of purging collectibles and challenge coins sent by listeners. Keywords: [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), address verification, [spectrum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spectrum.md), [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [minimalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimalism.md), [collectibles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectibles.md) ### Google Fiber Challenges, Construction Costs and Pole Rental - **Episode:** [1067: Double Header](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-09 - **Time:** 1:58:15–2:02:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header/chapter/google-fiber-challenges-construction-costs-and-pole-rental.md Dane Jasper speculates that Google Fiber slowed its expansion due to the high cost and difficulty of physical construction. He reveals that underground construction in San Francisco can cost nearly $500 per foot, leading Sonic to favor aerial deployment. Jasper explains the regulatory process of renting space on utility poles within public easements, which costs Sonic approximately $7 per pole annually. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), microtrenching, utility easement, pole attachment ### Google Fiber Installation, AT&T U-verse Switching Experience - **Episode:** [970: Golf Bag Nukes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/970-golf-bag-nukes.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-05 - **Time:** 2:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/970-golf-bag-nukes/chapter/google-fiber-installation-at-t-u-verse-switching-experience.md A host describes the surprise installation of Google Fiber in an Austin apartment despite previous claims from the company that the building was not serviceable. The transition from Spectrum to AT&T U-verse is detailed, highlighting hardwired speeds of 980 Mbps and the efficiency of the U-verse channel-switching speed. The segment concludes with praise for the AT&T universal remote and the decision to record upcoming cancellation calls with Spectrum for training purposes. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [at&t u-verse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t-u-verse.md), spectrum cable, [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), universal remote ### Google Fiber Installation Issues in Austin - **Episode:** [949: Bro_splosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-23 - **Time:** 1:39:11–1:44:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion/chapter/google-fiber-installation-issues-in-austin.md A host recounts a frustrating experience trying to set up Google Fiber at a new Austin apartment. Despite visiting a physical "Fiber Store" and interacting with "Googlers," the process was stalled by database errors and address verification issues, leading to speculation that Google is scaling back its fiber business. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [chromebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chromebook.md), address verification, [tech support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-support.md) ### Google Fiber, Payment System Failures - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 2:19:14–2:22:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/google-fiber-payment-system-failures.md Attempts to sign up for Google Fiber were thwarted by a broken payment system that failed to recognize a new credit card following a fraud alert. Google's customer service was criticized for being unhelpful and potentially automated, suggesting that even major tech companies struggle with basic billing infrastructure. The host noted the irony of a Silicon Valley giant being unable to process a simple transaction for its own high-speed internet service. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [credit card fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-card-fraud.md), [customer service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customer-service.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md) ### World Series Power Outage, Fox and Google Fiber Glitch - **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-29 - **Time:** 2:48:18–2:53:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/world-series-power-outage-fox-and-google-fiber-glitch.md During the first game of the World Series, Fox Sports suffered a major technical failure that took the broadcast off the air. Google Fiber, the provider in Kansas City, also apologized for outages, leading the hosts to suspect that Fox's reliance on internet-based infrastructure rather than traditional satellite backups caused the embarrassment. Keywords: [world series](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-series.md), [fox sports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-sports.md), [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [kansas city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas-city.md), [technical glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Broadband Initiative, Cedar Falls and Municipal Internet - **Episode:** [687: Cyber Caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/687-cyber-caliphate.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-15 - **Time:** 2:02:35–2:08:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/687-cyber-caliphate/chapter/broadband-initiative-cedar-falls-and-municipal-internet.md President Obama visited Cedar Falls, Iowa, to promote faster broadband and municipal internet as a competitive advantage for U.S. cities. He compared U.S. speeds unfavorably to cities like Seoul and Tokyo, using an iPad to show a bar graph of download speeds. The hosts criticize the initiative as a push for government-regulated internet and note that Austin, Texas, which has very fast speeds, was omitted from the president's comparison. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), cedar falls, [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), municipal internet, [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md) ### Net Neutrality, FCC Title II, Google Fiber - **Episode:** [684: Polymorphic Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-04 - **Time:** 19:14–24:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis/chapter/net-neutrality-fcc-title-ii-google-fiber.md The FCC's upcoming February vote on net neutrality is analyzed, with a focus on the debate between Title II regulation and a proposed "Title X" by Republicans in Congress. The potential for the government to regulate "unlawful network traffic" is identified as a threat to peer-to-peer services. Additionally, Google's aggressive marketing for its fiber-optic internet service in Austin, Texas, is described. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [tom wheeler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-wheeler.md), [title ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ii.md), [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md) ### Bettendorf Iowa, Google Fiber Privacy, MILF Photo Submission - **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-06 - **Time:** 56:07–59:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/bettendorf-iowa-google-fiber-privacy-milf-photo-submission.md A donation from Bettendorf, Iowa, prompts a discussion about the town's history and its municipal gigabit Ethernet. Dvorak recalls an April Fool's column he wrote about Sioux City changing its name to Gateway City. The hosts also discuss the privacy implications of "free" Google Fiber in Austin and acknowledge a photo submission from a listener's wife. Keywords: bettendorf iowa, [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [sioux city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sioux-city.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md), [milf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milf.md) ### Austin Mayoral Race and Fiber Competition - **Episode:** [635: 28 Pages](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/635-28-pages.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-24 - **Time:** 2:42:30–2:44:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/635-28-pages/chapter/austin-mayoral-race-and-fiber-competition.md A local activist known for anti-fluoride protests is reportedly running for Mayor of Austin. The hosts also note the increased activity of AT&T technicians installing fiber lines in the city as the company attempts to compete with the upcoming Google Fiber rollout. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [fluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluoride.md), [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [mayor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayor.md) ### Google Fiber and Local Loop Unbundling - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:38:26–1:44:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/google-fiber-and-local-loop-unbundling.md The discussion shifts to the lack of ISP competition in the U.S. due to municipal "kickbacks" and high costs of pole rentals. Adam Curry points to Austin, Texas, as a rare example of a competitive market with Google Fiber, AT&T, and Time Warner. He warns that treating broadband as a utility would end such private competition and lead to government-controlled "content blocking" similar to the UK. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), local loop unbundling, [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [competition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/competition.md) ### Curry's Law of Centralization, Google Fiber Server Ban - **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-01 - **Time:** 1:34:56–1:39:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/curry-s-law-of-centralization-google-fiber-server-ban.md "Curry's Law" is introduced: "The more technology is centralized, the more it enslaves us." This is contrasted with "Dvorak's Law" regarding hookers in a depression. The centralization of the internet through platforms like Facebook and Google is criticized, specifically noting that Google Fiber prohibits users from running their own servers, further stripping away the original decentralized nature of the internet. Keywords: curry's law, [centralization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/centralization.md), [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [internet freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-freedom.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md) ### Google Fiber Austin, Venture Capital and Tech Incubators - **Episode:** [504: Twelve Fourteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-14 - **Time:** 31:43–35:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen/chapter/google-fiber-austin-venture-capital-and-tech-incubators.md Google Fiber's expansion into Austin, Texas, is viewed as a political move tied to mayoral elections rather than a pure infrastructure play. While the city anticipates a tech boom, local experts warn that venture capital remains concentrated in Silicon Valley, with firms rarely investing outside of "Fisker range." Concerns are raised that the fiber rollout will primarily benefit real estate speculators and high-priced "incubator" spaces. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), tech incubator, [fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md) ### Google Fiber Expansion to Austin, Texas - **Episode:** [502: Nuevo Orden Mundial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/502-nuevo-orden-mundial.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-07 - **Time:** 17:53–19:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/502-nuevo-orden-mundial/chapter/google-fiber-expansion-to-austin-texas.md Google is reportedly confirmed to bring gigabit fiber internet service to Austin, Texas, competing with established providers like Time Warner. The service is expected to cost approximately $70 per month for internet or $120 for a bundle including television and a tablet. Concerns are raised regarding the level of data control Google maintains over its subscribers through these infrastructure projects. Keywords: [google fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-fiber.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), gigabit internet, [time warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner.md), [terms of service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terms-of-service.md) ### Criminal Minds Tech Flaws, Eric Schmidt Quote, Anarchy Experiment - **Episode:** [201: The Reluctant Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/201-the-reluctant-spy.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-21 - **Time:** 1:33:30–1:37:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/201-the-reluctant-spy/chapter/criminal-minds-tech-flaws-eric-schmidt-quote-anarchy-experiment.md A segment of the TV show "Criminal Minds" is deconstructed for its numerous technical inaccuracies regarding fiber optics, DSL, and ISP procedures. 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