Google Fiber in Austin will offer a similar service to what customers receive in Kansas City: standalone Gigabit Internet service or Gigabit Internet with Google Fiber TV boasting about 200 HD channels. Customers will also be able to opt for free 5 mbps internet for 7 years with a one-time construction fee.
Is Google Fiber deserving of all the media hype? Yesterday, Engadget published comments on a press release officially announcing the service in Austin, but apparently the PR from Gig.U was just a test release for the official launch. As a result, the Google Fiber news has been one of the hottest topics in technology news since the start of this week.
Source: Google Fiber Blog