Re:Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
by forgotmylogin2 on Friday May 08, 2020 @01:47AM
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This makes your original complaint that they were ruining streets look even sillier. They've agreed to reverse all the damage they've done. I'm not sure how you're angry about this.
Re:Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
by scarface74 on Friday May 08, 2020 @06:25AM
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That was after getting pressured by the local government.
Re:Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
by CountSessine on Friday May 08, 2020 @12:33PM
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Was it? It sounds like the franchise agreement that they signed was fairly straight forward and was never really in contention, based on what little I’ve read about this story the last couple of years. Are there any references or news stories that support your claim that google had to be “pressured”?
https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/google-fiber-to-pay-nearly-4-m...
Google Fiber prepares to pull the plug on Louisville customers tonight, the tech company has agreed to pay Metro government $3.84 million to fix damage to city streets, Mayor Greg Fischer’s said Monday.
The payments, to be made over 20 months, will cover removing fiber cables and sealant from roads, milling and paving streets “where needed” and removing Google’s above-ground infrastructure, according to a news release from Fischer's office.