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Growing in San Antonio, now at 2 Gig speed

Monday, October 18, 2021

We’ve been checking in with our teams across the country as we build out our networks in each city. Next stop — San Antonio! Going faster2 Gig serviceGrowing fasterGiving backLibraries without Borders’ Wash and Learn InitiativeSan Antonio Public Library’s NTEN Digital Inclusion Fellow, Angelina CortesNext stepsSign up for our email list

What's up in the ATL

Thursday, October 07, 2021

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Now it’s even easier to get the best TV

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Google Fiber has been upgrading our Fiber TV customersChromecast with Google TVGoogle Wifi

Google Fiber starts pulling fiber in West Des Moines

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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Libraries Without Borders US takes San Antonio’s digital divide head-on

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Google Fiber works with incredible partners across the country working to make digital equity a reality in our communities. Back in 2019, we shared the innovative work of Libraries Without Borders US (LWB US) in San Antonio, TX, and now we’re thrilled to welcome Victoria Becker, Communications and Engagement Associate, to provide an update on those efforts through the pandemic and beyond. LWB US is a non-profit organization that delivers access to information, education, and cultural resources. From parks in Baltimore to laundromats in San Antonio, LWB US designs innovative tools and programs that meet people where they are with the resources they need most.

Wash and Learn Initiative

Lisa Alvarenga, our San Antonio Project Coordinator.

Growing our network in the Charlotte area

Monday, August 23, 2021

Next up in our city update series, we travel to Charlotte and see what’s happening with our Queen City team.

Concord announced last week that Google Fiber is coming soonMatthewsHelping our community connectworked closely with our librariestaken that show on the roadProject OutPourHope VibesCharlotte Mecklenburg Library FoundationTech Risinginnovative ideas from nonprofit organizationsDigital Navigator ProgramWhat’s next?fiber.google.com/careers

How to make your home Wi-Fi network more secure

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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The first thing to do is check for updates. Similar to how the OS on your phone/computer/etc receives new versions, there will also be new versions of the firmware that runs your Wi-Fi router. Check to make sure you’re running the latest version — if you aren’t sure how to do this for your device, do an online search with your model name/number and “firmware update.”

Review your router logs. Check to make sure you know all the devices that are on your network. If you set up MAC address filtering, verify all those devices are still in use. If you threw something out, then make sure you’ve removed it from the approved address list.

Rotate the encryption key. This is going to be annoying, there is no way to get around that. Every device on that SSID will need to be updated with the new key. But if you did have someone who had figured out the key and was surreptitiously using your Wi-Fi, rotating the key will knock them off your network.

Change the admin credentials. Similar to underwear, passwords should not be shared and should be changed regularly.

* Yes, MAC addresses can be changed, but that is rare, and highly unusual.

One hot summer in the Salt Lake Valley

Monday, July 26, 2021

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