Already in Austin and San Antonio, Google Fiber is now looking into opportunities to deliver ultra high-speed services in Dallas.
In a blog, Google says it’s particularly paying attention to Dallas’ budding tech sector. “Dallas is already one of the best cities to work in tech. Google Fiber will help Dallas attract even more tech talent, and push the city further toward the future,” it states.
The company points out that bringing its service to the city would be a large undertaking, so it’s still in the exploration phase.
“Working alongside Mayor Mike Rawlings and local leaders, we’ll use our Fiber checklist to learn more about local topography, existing infrastructure and other factors that may impact construction,” the post reads. “Building a fiber-optic network through a dense and complex urban environment like Dallas is challenging. These discussions will help us deploy our network efficiently and responsibly.”
AT&T recently announced expansion of its GigaPower service around Dallas. Charter also will be competing in the area through its acquisition of Time Warner Cable, which rolled out its Maxx project in Dallas last year.