Steve Kraske just finished interviewing Kansas City, KS Mayor Joe Reardon, Googler Kevin Lo, KCK School Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Lane about the Google Fiber project in KCK.<p>Key points:<p>- Kevin Lo sees jobs created in the next few years to be massive, more than Google could ever hire.<p>- Mayor Reardon and Kevin Lo both agreed KCK represented a great opportunity in that many still lack access to technology and that KCK schools make tech a central part of school.<p>- Stories about Mayor Reardon's son, and KCK students, being excited about gaming speeds improving.
- Dr. Lane talks about possibility of still having school activities even on snow days.<p>- Great question about separating line between what Google will do and what local businesses can do.
- Kevin Lo points out that service will be symmetric -- 1gbps down and 1gbps down.<p>- Question from host Steve Kraske about what happens in 15 years -- will fiber optic be old-school by then. Kevin reiterate that Google believes it to be future-proof.<p>- Kevin Lo answered question about video and voice services. Google focused on providing fast Internet connections, others will provide other services.
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