Google Fiber Space

There are a number of issues to consider in deploying Google fiber. The TV service is solid, the interface is average but the remote is good. Netflix app is native. If you are willing to add a Roku or Apple TV it’s better. There is no AMC, huh?
Installation was a disappointment. Did not install in the preferred location causing some cascading personal issues. However this is likely idiosyncratic. Additionally the installer somehow screwed up my business land line I use for international calls. Irritating
The Google wireless router is useful only to about 40 – 45 feet and certainly not in a home that is unusually shaped. If you can wire your computer to the Google router you get crazy fast speeds. Otherwise you get limited coverage and speeds which vary remarkably. I added an Apple Extreme and Express to provide full coverage to my home. Ironically ATT was able to cover the whole house with their equipment without a lot of difficulty. Their service broke down in other ways.
Overall I cannot recommend Google Fiber unless you have a straightforward installation, in a square space where the signal is not needed much past 40 – 45 feet.

What a cool thing to have the Google Fiber office at 2^nd and Colorado.
You can go in and talk to the people whenever they’re open.
It’s a very convenient stop while out and about downtown.

This is actually a good venue for some comedy. For Moontower fest this year they had an open bar (free beer from Austin Beer Works) and 10 comics for only $ 20. Can’t beat that.
They had fold-​up chair seating close to the stage and clean restrooms. Acoustics and sound system was pleasant. Compared to the other comedy shows on dirty 6^th this was a far better venue. By the way I didn’t see any Google related product demos around in case you were wondering and I forgot to do a speed test on their wifi when I was there.

This review pertains to social events held at the Google Fiber Space and not the service itself. Unfortunately, I live nowhere near the current Fiberhoods.
Google uses this modern locale in downtown Austin to sell the magic of gigabit internet + TV to Austinites. They offer TV show première screenings and Saturday morning cartoon viewing parties all in hopes of convincing people to swap internet service providers (not that people aren’t already clamoring to do that…). There’s free WiFi and really nice bathrooms if you’re ever downtown and need somewhere to hang out for a bit. If you ever feel the need to see what 1Gbps internet can offer, swing by the Fiber Space to check it out.

Our Google Fiber is supposed to be up and running as of March 12, but you can see the note we received today March 27, from our manager.
«As many of you are aware, we have not recieved a date as to when Google will activate their service for our building. As of this morning, they are estimating an additional 60 – 90 days before our buliding will be „turned on“. Again, this is just an estimate and no offical date has been given to us.»
What a slow and disappointing process.