Google winding down traditional Fiber TV
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Google is trying to be as cost-efficient as possible, especially when it comes to network infrastructure. Early this week, the Mountain View company revealed plans to completely retire its traditional Fiber TV, upgrading customers to streaming options.
The announcement doesn’t really come as a surprise for some, as Google has started to upgrade its Fiber TV customers to its new TV experience since June. If you’re eligible for an upgrade, you can now get your Chromecast with Google TV and upgraded home Wi-Fi with Google Wifi through your Google Fiber account in just a few clicks.
Although Google will gradually retire traditional Fiber TV in all markets, those still using the traditional service will get a 90-day notice before their plan will change. Google claims that it has completely upgraded Fiber TV customers in Nashville, Huntsville, Salt Lake City, and Provo, while Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and Irvine will finish their transitions by the end of this month.
Austin and Atlanta will be the next markets to embrace Google’s upgraded Fiber TV at the end of November. Kansas City will follow, but there’s no timeline for this specific market yet.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Google doing with its traditional Fiber TV service?
What is Google doing with its traditional Fiber TV service?
Google plans to completely retire its traditional Fiber TV service. It is upgrading customers to streaming options and providing them with a Chromecast with Google TV and upgraded Google Wifi through their Fiber account.
Q.Which cities have already completed the transition from traditional Fiber TV?
Which cities have already completed the transition from traditional Fiber TV?
Google has completely upgraded Fiber TV customers in Nashville, Huntsville, Salt Lake City, and Provo. Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and Irvine are expected to finish their transitions by the end of this month.
Q.What notice period will customers receive before their traditional Fiber TV plan changes?
What notice period will customers receive before their traditional Fiber TV plan changes?
Customers still using the traditional service will receive a 90-day notice before their plan will change. Google is gradually retiring the service across all markets.
Q.When will Austin and Atlanta transition to the upgraded Fiber TV service?
When will Austin and Atlanta transition to the upgraded Fiber TV service?
Austin and Atlanta are scheduled to embrace Google’s upgraded Fiber TV service at the end of November. Kansas City will follow, but a specific timeline for that market has not yet been provided.
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