About the Project

The Mayor's Office and Augusta's Information Technology Department are working together to respond to Google's Request for Information (RFI) for communities interested in participating in an experiment to make Internet access better and faster.  The project involves Google building high-speed fiber optic networks in one or more trial locations across the country.  As an outcome of the project, Google claims it will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most people have access to currently at a competitive price.

According to the Google website, the goals of this project include finding out what developers and users can do with ultra high-speed Internet, whether it's creating new bandwidth-intensive applications and services, or other users; testing new ways to build fiber networks,  and creating an open network to promote competition in services.

How You Can Help

Augusta's government agencies need the assistance of residents and business owners to help define the County's current broadband environment, costs, and customer satisfaction with current services.  The government is encouraging residents, businesses, and community groups to show their support of Augusta-Richmond County for this trial.

The deadline for showing your support to Google is March 26, 2010.  Support forms can be completed by visiting the Google Fiber Communities web site and clicking on "Get Involved".  A Google ID, which can be obtained for free, is needed to complete the form.

Help Augusta "think big with a gig" by telling Google how ultra high-speed Internet can improve our community!