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HIT: Google Fiber Google became an ISP in July 2012, announcing specifics for Google Fiber , a fiber-to-home service in Kansas City that features 1- gigabit-per-second data bandwidth, cable TV service, and reasonable pricing. In true Google style, there's even a free option (although it has limited availability). So far, Google has only the most modest plans to expand its pilot project, but the company's flirtation with providing killer Internet service along with TV—and maybe one day phone service—may have competitors scrambling very soon.

4G

4G benifits: At the end of October, EE launched the UK’s first superfast 4G broadband services for consumers and businesses in 11 cities. But what benefits would business have from accessing new found speeds of up to 40Mbps? Firstly there is the extra productivity on hand for employees. With the increasing number of businesses adopting mobile working policies, there has been a much bigger focus on connectivity on the move. These tools can cut costs for a company, reducing the need for employees to travel, as well as cutting necessary office space as more people work from home. With a strong 4G network, these solutions can be brought to life in a way that current 3G connections or ad hoc Wi-Fi just cannot serve. First tests of EE 4G network show inconsistent coverage Following the launch of 4G in October, first tests of EE's 4G network showed less than half of Manchester city centre was covered by the high-speed mobile network and 4G connections were inconsistent. Only