Gigabit Squared outlines Seattle fiber prices: 1Gbps for $80

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Ultra-high-speed fiber-to-the-home from Gigabit Squared isn't scheduled to light up Seattle until 2014, but the outfit's just revealed what it aims to charge for its blisteringly-fast internet service. Folks who are content with the bare minimum can pay a $350 installation fee and net 5Mbps up and 1Mbps down at no charge for 60 months, and just $10 each month afterwards. With a one-year contract, residents of The Emerald City can avoid the setup charge and score 100Mbps down and 100Mbps up for a $45 monthly bill. If pure speed is your prime directive, 1Gbps up and down will be available for $80 per month, and with no cash put towards installation. Aching to hook up to the web at those eye-watering speeds? You'll have to live in Seattle's West Campus District, First Hill, Capitol Hill or Central Area neighborhoods, as they'll be the first connected to Gigabit Squared's pipes. There's no sign-up process just yet, but it's scheduled to go live next month

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Time for John to upgrade his internet next year?

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Competition in the market, I love it. When Google Fiber was announced ISP's everywhere started rolling out free upgrades. As more and more companies jump onto the fiber train I imagine home broadband prices will drop.

I know if fiber was available in my area I'd leave Comcast in a heartbeat.