Google To Build Experimnetal Broadband Networks

from National Public Radio

Google says it plans to build super-fast fiber optic networks in some parts of the country. The technology giant has been frustrated by the speed of broadband networks provided by phone and cable companies. Google says its experimental networks would be at least 50 times faster than what's now available. Critics call it a PR stunt.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 11, 2010