Google recently proposed a controversial plan to increase the Internet speed of the United States by offering high-speed Internet access in some communities. In the view of Google, the future Internet would provide live streaming of 3D medical images from a rural health clinic to a specialized medical center or the downloading of a full length movie in a matter of minutes.
Google and other companies in America have long been unhappy with the Internet speed, which is slower compared to other developed countries. This new plan has become a nationwide plan, allowing other companies who want to further increase the speed of the Internet.
Google has a history of pushing against what it sees as barriers to fast Internet access. Since 2006, the company has operated its own free wireless network in Mountain view, Calif, where it is based. It later supported a plan to offer similar service in San Francisco, which was derailed because of opposition from some city officials. Even this time, critics exist, saying that Google's move is little more than a public relations effort aimed at promoting its policy goals. However some companies and people remain supportive, "This significant trial will provide an American test bed for the next generation of innovative, high speed Internet applications, devices and services," said Mr. Genachowski, the chairman of the F.C.C. Many are welcoming the new plan of increasing the Internet speed, the prospect of the Google's plan is so far, so good.
