Google Fiber coming to Westminster

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LUKEZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Google Fiber will be coming to Westminster, adding an internet service provider option for residents. City Council heard a presentation on Feb. 6 on the service.

“ is will be a network of a ber internet service that would serve the vast majority of residences and small businesses in Westminster,” said Chris Lindsey, assistant city

Westminster will be the 20th metro area with the service, as there are 19 di erent metro areas in the country with Google Fiber. Lakewood also signed a similar agreement. Google Fiber uses public rightsof-way to connect people to the network, called ‘microtrenching.’ Construction of the network is set to begin late this year. Louis Lipner, head of strategic partnerships at Google Fiber, said the company will bring a physical line to the side of homes, and if the resident signs up, they will connect that line to the en, residents can use their own wi equipment, or Google will

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