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Google Fiber closed its pre-registration period in Kansas City,...

Google Fiber closed its pre-registration period in Kansas City, with 180 “fiberhoods” of 202 qualified for service since July 26, Google said Monday. The pre-registration process has been “the first step” in expanding Internet access and Google’s process of connecting…

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libraries, schools and community buildings, said Google Access General Manager Kevin Lo (http://xrl.us/bno7os). The final number of qualified fiberhoods won’t be revealed until Thursday because some addresses are still being processed and verified, Google said. “Affordable access at home is important too,” Lo said. “So one of the three packages we offer is a Free Internet plan. Homes in Kansas City can get their own Fiber connection and today’s average Internet speeds for $0 per month, plus a construction fee."