I wanted to let you know about an exciting new initiative we are launching to bring ultra high-speed internet access to our community and we need your help. The premiere Internet technologies corporation, Google, has asked for participation by interested communities in a project to test an ultra high speed fiber optics network.
This system would allow Internet access up to 100 times the current speed-making it possible to send a CT scan from Sugar Land to a specialist in the Texas Medical Center or elsewhere in seconds, or download a high definition movie to your home computer in less than 5 minutes. The application possibilities are innumerable for homes, schools, businesses and health care.
The infrastructure necessary for the project would be at NO cost to the residents or businesses in the community. This partnership between our community and Google would place Sugar Land in the forefront of the next generation of technology. Google is looking for community partners--states, counties, cities--that are enthusiastic about being
selected for this project. March 26 is their deadline and we need your
help to let Google know we would be the very best choice for the project. Google's final selections will be announced later this year.
I believe this project is a great fit for Sugar Land. Our population is highly educated with high expectations for the best quality of life possible. We are always looking for better ways to do things and our eyes are firmly focused on the future. Why is this important for Sugar Land? Cutting edge, better technology translates to better jobs, education, health care and quality of life.
Google needs to know there is real community support for the project.
To learn more, go to our web site http://thinkgig.sugarlandtx.gov where you can also become a fan on Facebook. Fill out the survey and tell us what you think, or just e-mail us at thinkgig@sugarlandtx.gov.
I think you'll agree that this is a great opportunity for our City and I thank you in advance for your support. Please share this information with all your friends, neighbors and contacts in and around our City, and tell them to Think Gig - Sugar Land!
Sincerely,
James A. Thompson
Mayor
