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PHOENIX \u2014 The city of Tempe is set to become the fourth Valley city with access to Google Fiber high-speed internet service.<\/p>\n
The service, also known as GFiber, will be available to homes and businesses with an assortment of different plans to choose from, with upload and download speeds ranging from 1 to 8 gigabits per second. The cheapest plan is available for $70 per month.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoogle\u00a0Fiber is a perfect match for Tempe, I am proud of the work that\u2019s been accomplished to bring it to our community,\u201d Tempe Councilmember Randy Keating said in a press release. Keating has worked since 2017 to bring Google\u00a0Fiber to the city.<\/p>\n
Construction has already begun for the service which uses lasers to transmit information through glass strands at rates close to the speed of light.<\/p>\n
\u201cHigh-speed internet access everywhere in our city ensures equal access to opportunities for everyone,\u201d Tempe Council Member Berdetta Hodge said in a release.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoogle\u00a0Fiber\u00a0will make it possible for more people to benefit from technology. I can see how it will help everyone from students to our seniors. I\u2019m so glad to have\u00a0Google\u00a0Fiber\u00a0in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, Google it has also started construction of its high-speed internet service .<\/p>\n
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