City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results February 25, 2010 Summary of Results
Submit a Proposal to Google Home Internet Access 700 500 600 450 400 500 350 400 300 250 300 200 200 150 100 100 50 0 0 Yes No None Dial-up Wireless DSL Cable Other
Respondent Demographics 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X Seems like an opportunity for our community Better, wider access Have our IHE's been asked to participate? to continue to be on the "leading edge" of social, technological, and environmental issues. The implementation of this project can only mean better and wider access to technology for ALL residents.
Yes Cable X X Opportunity for Bellingham to be on cutting I deliver high-res image files to customers edge of technology; positive PR for the city as worldwide through my internet connection, a part of the project; improved e- process that can be slow even with current communications options for both businesses cable connection speeds; ultra-high speed and individuals; potential price-competitive internet will make me more productive in at option compared to Comcast and Qwest. least one aspect of my business.
Yes Cable X X X It moves the community forward in a smart technological way. Yes Cable X X I, for one, welcome our new Google overlords. Collaborative video editing. Hotness! nope
Yes Cable X X Job growth and innovation. I am the More ability to work from home and commute Access to the internet should be a public eLearning Coordinator for Whatcom CC and less. Huge job growth potential. utility it is essential for interaction in the our growth in online education in the past year modern world. has been huge. We offer online education for our highest demand health industry degrees and would be able to serve more students a better education with faster internet.
Yes Cable X X X With only Comcast and Qwest, we're limited Online Backup Linuxfest Northwest also has immense to how much we can download per month, HD Streaming interest in this project, to help make greatly limiting the amount of HD streaming Online Radio bellingham one of the most connected cities (netflix, appleTV, etc) available. Qwest has Gaming in Washington. We hope that with the dark publically stated they won't roll out fiber, Linux Distro downloads fiber laid by Black Rock cable, that google will making comcast the only hi-speed internet be able to roll out fiber throughout bellingham provider (over 1.5mb/sec) quicker than most other small towns
Page 3 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Any opportunity to add cable capacity to the Everything from communication to streaming I can't encourage this enough. City would be a benefit media!! Yes Cable X X Competition is needed for the Comcast Video streaming and blending of TV and monopoly situation. internet service Thanks, Max Yes Cable X X It is the wave of the future no doubt it will allow more data Yes Wireless X X X It would enhance the attraction of the I take my work home and need it there. We strongly support this initiative. Bellingham environment for businesses that rely on reliable high-speed internet access. Our business is one of them.
Yes Wireless X X X In my experience, Bellingham is an excellent No more than we already have. However, it None testing ground for many different innovative would be fantastic to have high-speed internet ideas - in transportation, energy conservation, more universally available to Bellingham local business promotion, etc. We have residents, no matter their income-level. progressive-minded citizens and we are small enough to respond quickly to opportunities.
Yes Cable X X X This would be a huge engine of growth for I work from home doing software This really is a no-brainer. Go for it! large and small tech companies based in development. If this were available from my Bellingham. Having one of the first next home, I would be able to expand into doing generation broadband networks would provide high-end number crunching and visualization an irresistible draw for cutting edge scientific of large data sets. Interactive audio and video computing, entertainment and other data applications would enable Bellingham to be intensive high tech companies. the nation's test bed for the next generation's virtual presence applications. Bellingham could also be the nation's test bed for the next generation of high quality, data-dense entertainment technologies such as streaming HD/3d content.
Page 4 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X I believe it would be a coup for our city, I run my business from my home, and ultra- bringing a ton of attention, plus economic high speed internet could help me expand my opportunities from the progressive, high-tech business offerings and diversify my income and green companies that might want to stream. establish a presence in the communities Google chooses. I see an influx of brainiacs and job opportunities coming to Bellingham.
Yes Cable X X This is the future - the infrastructure of the My husband and I work part-time from home Go for it! future. This is investing in green growth. now. More connectivity would mean we could get off work earlier and spend more time in the kayaks! Yes DSL X X This is an incredible opportunity for the Online teaching & learning Google has an excellent reputation and would residents of this community, not to mention be a great company with whom to work the enormous draw to tech-based companies through this process. Here's hoping this might be. Bellingham applies! Yes Cable X X X Ultra high speed and more jobs! What's not to As a teacher who utilizes a lot of technology in love? my classroom and as a means of sharing with students, having high speed internet would increase my ability to use technology in innovative ways in my courses. It would improve the amount and kinds of information that I could provide for my students remotely (and if it came to WCC, it would also help us overcome some of the problems we have with uploading and sharing in the classroom.)
Yes Wireless X X X X X This would be a huge boon for Bellingham Media consumption and would improve quality of life for residents
Page 5 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X X X We strive to be leaders and innovators in Working with artists around the world to share I am more interested in this from a business sustainability, and to attract green businesses design ideas, to video confrence with them... point of view. We have dozens of uses, from to our area, this would be a huge benefit. gaming - virtual worlds - entertainment - web conferencing to 3D renderings and virtual streaming live events - etc. etc. walk-throughs of proposed buildings and other designs. Telemedicine is another great use - imagine having live video access to the worlds greatest surgeons for serious cases. Shared medical records immediately available on line wherever you are...
Yes Cable X The future access needs of a new NW high Not just my home, but every location. This is Don't slack and review, get to the proposal tech corridor are integral to growing and an amazing opportunity to provide the "library" and get in the door quickly! sustaining our highly talented populous. of the internet to the full populous in an extraordinarilly cost-effective manner.
Yes Cable X X With online education on the rise, more adult Oh, it would be so nice! I teach online and learners are enrolling in distance education use the internet regularly for work, and it courses and educated professionals are would certainly enhance my ability to serve opting to teach online for local and out-of- my students - locally and throughout the US state institutions of higher education from (and occasionally abroad). home. Distance education helps to both promote a more educated community within the city of Bellingham and Whatcom County, as well as more jobs for local educators who are experiencing serious cut backs with state funding. The Fiber for Communities Project could help support this type of educational endeavor.
Yes Cable X X To enhance the utility services in Bellingham, Better, more consistent service. More service therefor potentially attracting high quality options for consumers and businesses. employers.
Page 6 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X This is an idea I have heard bandied about for One of the things we have been working on at My only concern going forward with this several years. I think Bellingham is a very my college is ways to conduct classes in the project is, in light of the current state of the forward-looking community, and right now, event of a pandemic, or if a sizeable portion of economy, if it isn't likely to generate revenue many of our most skilled the workforce is unable to get to campus. for several years, and if we don't currently students/professionals get their degrees here, There are several software programs that have enough in reserves to cover any then have to move somewhere else to seek would allow me to teach class and create potential shortfall during construction, I'd hate employment. I would like to see us become classroom materials from home, and upload for this project to negatively impact the quality economically/technologically competitive with them so students can view them from their of life or services available to Bellingham other municipalities of our size. Also, as a homes/internet connections. This requires all residents. However, if the entire proposal professional educator, I think this innovation of us to have reasonably speedy internet seems economically feasible at current would have a profound impact on the kinds of access. revenue levels, then I'm all for it. activities I am able to do with my students.
Yes DSL X X This new technology will facilitate accelerated Communications for my work across three High speed fiber optic-based bandwidth is economic growth and development for our states. Communications with distant family environmentally benign, has a high level of community. Bellingham is strategically members. reliability, and presents many potential future located and the availability of this technology benefits. will serve as a key catalyst for marketing Bellingham as a high-technology center.
Yes Cable X X It would be an amazing opportunity for the Fill sharing, community networks. Apply community to have access to 1gb a sec.
Yes DSL X X Another choice for consumers will be good for A faster connection means I can do more It seems that the public should be able to try keeping competitor prices from skyrocketing work from home which saves on gas money out what 100+ Mbps would be like before they without any good reason. among other things. commit to having a fiber connection installed It will also allow for higher quality access to at their home. more entertainment choices without having to Is this going to be limited to fiber? What about rely on cable or satellite for specific a city-wide wireless infrastructure? What is programming. the cost difference between installing fiber vs. wifi access points?
Page 7 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X X More capacity and access for citizens, Online courses businesses and college students in Bellingham. Yes DSL X X bellingham exists under very limited set of I can run business websites, probably without We already have too many franchises for carriers, Qwest and Comcast. Most other the cost of Comcasts outrageous costs, I communication. I realize it is a revenue wireless 'add-ons' rely on that same transport. could diversify locations for data serving, producer, but the advantage of more business Recall what happened to the 911 service a storage and development, without regard for using more providers would yield a much few years ago when a fiber of qwesrs was data transfer size. better community, in robustness and diversity, deliberately cut! rather than a limited captive tax base. Opening Bellingham to another high speed carrier would help the decision to locaate businesses here. The availability of the blackrock fiber buildout has reduced costs an allowed many alternatives for economic connectivity.
Yes Cable X The US significantly lags other countries in Software / web development I currently live and work in Sudden Valley. I Europe in Asia in broadband speed. Having would be willing to rent an office in town if I cheap broadband in Bellingham would attract could get ultra high-speed Internet at a high-tech businesses and entrepreneurs. reasonable cost.
Yes Cable X X X X The potential for job creation in our As a grad student, mother, non-profit community far outweighs the inconvenience of organizer, and researcher I can envision the construction. Additionally, customers deserve ease of increased speed as an incredibly to have choice and as of now, Bellingham helpful tool. customers are limited in their choices.
Yes Cable X X Increased internet speeds mean faster Video conferencing with family & co-workers. Having another good internet provider in town connectivity and the future of how we use the Streaming media online is the future of would be nice VS Comcast. internet. Lets do it! entertainment yet we still use cable.
Page 8 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X It's blazing fast and puts Bellingham on the Faster downloads. Streaming video, tv shows I think it's wonderful that the City of cutting edge of technology and in a better and movies over the internet with no lag Bellingham is considering being a part of position to attract hi-tech businesses to our times. Google's project. area. Yes Wireless X X We're a border town and this increase in We have several levels of students in our no technological capacity will increase our home and this would help us, locally, remain sustainability, prospects as employers, keep competitive. We could also move into other us on the leading edge. options for technology that we're not able to access at this time due to limitations.
Yes Cable X X X To reduce the monopolistic costs of Internet I already use it for internet acces, streaming Why didn;t the City continue its pilot project of access from Comcast and Qwest. I had high video, etc. It could replace my cable and my providing city-wide wireless? It was an speed internet in Blaine from Verizon for phone also if its reliabel and clean. excellent initiative, and didn;t need selling our $14.95 a month - it's more than double that in souls to google or comcast. B'ham. Ridiculous! Please do something right for the taxpayers in Bham and provide some competition to the profiteers.
Yes None X X Internet should be a universal right. Especially Business purposes, entertainment, etc. PLEASE DO IT! fast internet. Yes Cable X X Important infrastructure to attract and retain I'm primarily interested in business Please attempt to get this going as soon as businesses. We need to do more to be opportunities for the city, but I use high speed possible. Why would you not try to get business friendly. This would be part of our internet (cable) at home. involved in this? economic development program.
Yes Cable X X I think the potential long-term benefits outweigh the short-term negative consequences.
Page 9 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X The current choices for internet within In addition to what we already do, we'd be None at the moment. Bellingham are few and if one wishes for a able to communicate via video chat with our quality connection then your choices are even families more frequently. As it stands, we fewer. Google has been proven to be a suffer difficulty in that since the current set up company that doesn't commit to a project does not support live video feeds adequately. without being fully behind it. I, personally, have more faith in their ability to provide such a service as opposed to any of the current choices in our area.
Yes Wireless X X I would like to have faster internet, and I hope I do a lot of work online, so reduced wait times There's a Facebook group in support of that Google's "Fiber for Communities" project is very helpful. Also, downloading/viewing bringing Google Fiber for Communities to will pave the way for faster internet on open video and other multimedia would be a lot Bellingham: networks with healthy competition among easier. ISPs. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring-Google- Fiber-for-Communities-to- Bellingham/481749265625 Yes DSL X X X To provide local existing services with a major I often have need to upload large files. With incentive to improve their offerings. my asymmetrical connection (to get symmetrical service, one must pay through the nose for a "business" account), it is much harder to upload a file (to cloud services, for example) than to download.
Yes Other X X Jobs, leader in new tech, it will change the way people use the Internet; we'll find out! Yes Dial-up X X X At this time I live on the Everson Goshen Road. My internet access is limited to dial up. It is so frustating. I would love this City to update the availabel internet systems so that I can use them.
Yes DSL X X You can't be considered if you don't apply. I often work from home. Improved transfer rates for work I send between my workplace and home would be very helpful.
Page 10 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Increaded broadband would have a significant I would be able to work from home. At this impact on the development of Bellingham point I don't have the bandwidth to accomplish businesses and would help bring in more high- this at home. end jobs to the area. It would also be great to havea blazing fast internet connection!
Yes Cable X X Jobs, Increased visibility, chance to put our I work from home as an I.T. worker, so I'm a This would be great! city on the map as a high-tech growth center. power user, I use the internet as my primary ... also as a sidenote "online tv!" work and media center.
Yes DSL X X While the proposal from Google is still a bit I look forward to better communication with I think it's worth a shot. nebulous, it initially sounds like an opportunity my brother who lives overseas, and my to get substantial assistance with making parents who live out of state. Video calls are world-class data access available. It is a not now always possible with current data public good to have such access available. speeds. With a good backbone link, such services would be more practical.
Yes Cable X X X I would love to have high speed fiber internet to my house. Yes Cable X X Possibilities expand rapidly, perhaps Working online will take less time to get same Sounds like a very wortthy investment of the exponentially. Communications access and amount of work completed, an increase in time and energy of our public servants. I wish speed being improved can only expand our productivity of labor, my labor. you a successful effort. possibilities. Yes Cable X X X Bellingham is uniquely positioned in between Seattle and Vancouver and with a major university to be a tech center, but needs better infrastructure to entice tech companies to stay here.
Page 11 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Shortly after Mount Vernon put in it's fiber More likly to access cloud computing services. optic network, it seemed there were many benefits. Among other things, new businesses opened which offered massive amounts of secure, data storage and cloud computing for businesses from around the region, country and the world. It also seemed to create opportunities to expand wireless access points around the community. Finally, with strong IT programs at WWU, Whatcom CC and BTC, there will be no shortage of IT professionals to install, maintain and enhance the network.
Yes Cable X X X Bellingham has a unique combination of Cleaning up my language since I won't be factors that make it an attractive place for cursing at Comcast as much. economic development. Google Fiber would enhance economic growth better than other communities that have barriers that we don't have.
Yes Wireless X X I like the idea of the high-speed internet being I would probably use it when I watch TV or more available to everyone in the community. movies online It's important to be ahead of the curve in technology so you're not always trying to catch up later. Plus, Bellingham could use more jobs.
Yes Cable X X Competition and choices for consumers is Watching movies easier, social media good! applications.
Page 12 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X X Bellingham and Whatcom County would Both adults would benefit from this quality of Residents of Bellingham would also benefit benefit tremendously, especially from a fiscal internet connection from the home, since both from having another major broadband internet standpoint, as well as increased rely on Internet connectivity for job-related provider in the marketplace. Currently, competitiveness in the cable marketplace. It functions. In particular, one adult is a web competitiveness in this market space is would also highlight Bellingham's programmer and this would increase his nonexistent; that is detrimental to both the technological progressiveness in the productivity. residents and the city. marketplace and potentially attract much needed business to our city.
Yes Cable X X It would make the lives of all of the I live with college students so sharing an Bellinghampsters much faster and easier with internet connection is always an issue. With the fiber connection! the fiber high-speed internet research projects would be completed faster and with less stress. Also, many college students have online classes which can get interrupted with wonky internet connections leading to poor grades or failed/incomplete tests.
Yes Wireless X X X We are a tech savvy community that will help Google achieve their goals while helping us as a community become a leader in the tech world. We need the jibs, we need the resource, we need to do this.
Yes Cable X X Google right now is paving the future. I don't Being able to watch online video without lag I don't think so - all I can ask is "Why not?" see why not? They will bring some healthy (like hulu.com or youtube.com). Reliable competition to some less than stellar skype connections for talking to family providers and up the ante. hundreds of miles away.
Yes Cable X We could use some more choices for our I play games online and want to upgrade to a service and not to mention the speeds we see tv which is internet ready and plus I do a lot of here are not that good at all. school research and school connected activities online and the stability and speeds I see can hinder that at times.
Page 13 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X It certainly cannot hurt Bellingham by It is the wave of the future, so getting on- submitting a proposal. In addition, if chosen, board now will help develop our citizens in Google would bring jobs, technology and necessary job skills. economic growth to Bellingham. The expense of adding fiber optic cable and the inconvenience of neighborhood construction for such installation is a temporary thing. The potential job opportunites, necessary technological advancements and economic growth, however, are a long-term positive.
Yes Cable X X Keeping our technological capabilities current will keep our community economically competitive for recruiting new businesses, retaining the ones we have, enabling local governmental agencies to conduct business efficiently at less cost to taxpayers, and facilitating our ability to communicate locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Yes Cable X X The City of Bellingham is already established I don't imagine much for my home beyond as a somewhat innovative place to live and what I have already (cable). I stream and work, installing additional high speed internet download videos, but that's all. I imagine would allow us to reach even further. I though that WWU and Bellingham would be especially think that it would support Western able to use an ultra-high speed network to use Washington University as a community of in video conferencing, live streaming of teachers and learners, and could be a draw events, etc. for prospective students and families looking to move to Bellingham.
Page 14 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X B-ham should be a leader in newer better No impact for me but for small/home technologies. It will attract hi tech business businesses it would be great! rather than the alternative that just looks for cheap land and no regulation.
Yes Wireless X X X There are always hurdles ...and solutions. High speed will allow home offices that can As we do construction lets lay piping so that This is a great opportunity to move this town compete with t-1 lines Allowing us to integrate we can install fiber inexpensively without forward. In China there is fiber everywhere. how we live and work. disruption in the future.
Yes Wireless X I believe our community is a great size to Wow- my research & resources would be I highly recommend that Bellingham at least have something such as Google Fiber to test quicker, time would be saved allowing for a does what is necessary to get the proposal out on and I think it will be a great benefit in wide variety of benefits from that alone. I sent in to Google and the rest will happen. so many ways to our community. I've felt enjoy my wireless but I like FAST! Bellingham is cutting edge in a way and sending this proposal will allow us to stay in that realm.
Yes DSL X X X X Access :) Design Work Yes Other X It would certainly be attractive and help to As a business owner I want to be able to have increase density and slow commuting to a reliable high speed connection, Comcast is working from home horrible, DSL is getting to slow. We need a great connection for around $100 a month
Yes Cable X X It's going to happen eventually, and I think it's Streaming high definition videos It is vital that Comcast gets some decent better to get on this kind of thing early. There competition here. At my house I can "choose" already seems to be a lot of fiber Over-the-Internet communication from 12 to 50 megabit downlinks from Comcast, or infrastructure in the city that perhaps Google devices within my home to my mobile devices a 1.5 megabit downlink from Qwest. Not really could build on top of. wherever I am. much of a choice, if you ask me. But I dislike Comcast for a number of reasons, and wish I Enhanced ability to work from home could choose Google instead! (data/video/audio capabilities).
Gas, water, and power meters could utilize the connection to stream instant usage data constantly to the respective utility companies.
Page 15 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Faster speeds for research / studying, Faster speeds for research / studying, improved communications, developing rich improved communications, developing rich applications to require faster speeds. applications to require faster speeds.
Yes Cable X My business would benefit, potentially For my business, it is more important than for allowing more e-commerce and the ability to my home. For my business, the faster speed expand and hire more full time employees. will help us expand into more e-commerce and improve our shipping and web services. We can become more affective and hire more full time employees.
Yes DSL X X First, we need something to attract more I would love to have quicker internet access at Really, I see this completely as a win-win business to our area. Second, it would home - again, for efficiency in the work that I situation - we get work for our local people, increase the efficiency of all of the business do at home, as well as for pleasurable better infrastructure, a carrot to attract and public entities in our city. Who doesn't passtimes like watching television shows and businesses to our area, and better services at want that? playing games. home. Go for it!
Yes Cable X X Current broadband offerings from Comcast As a software developer, it would be much and other companies are poor, and there is easier to host smaller servers out of my own little incentive for them to innovate and/or home, given the speeds that Google has lower prices in Bellingham. Bringing Google indicated would be possible. These speeds into the mix would encourage them to do so, would also enable me to work from home bringing better conditions for remaining more often, when the need arises. subscribers to local broadband offerings as well as subscribers to new, Google-provided Entertainment options via Hulu, Netflix, iTunes services. and the like would also be much more enjoyable.
Page 16 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X I believe that additional broadband providers Working for home and providing on-call A possible downside I see is that local ISPs, in Whatcom county and Bellingham will service is important in my career. Providing un-and I'm thinking of OpenAccess, might feel a provide competition for Qwest and Verison throttled access to educational video media pretty hard pinch. It would be unfortunate to DSL, which could lower their DSL pricepoints. and podcasts access for my children will undercut that kind of local business. Low speed DSL is too expensive. Comcast benefit their education. Cable also needs this kind of competition. I would like an alternative provider to both, especially since I don't want to subscribe Comcast--I don't watch any TV.
Yes DSL X X X The current broadband providers are often I connect from my home to the server at my I think this would be a major selling point for extremely frustrating to use - slow download office, particularly in the evening or on the people who are trying to decide where they times, frequent loss of signal, poor customer weekend. I pay bills from home. I get the want to relocate. service. There are more and more people news online. I would like to watch films who can work wherever there is good internet online, but that is problematic for me now. access - whether personally or as a business - and those are good people to attract to Bellingham.
Yes DSL X X X It would spur innovation and interest in our community, which would help the economy.
Yes Cable X X Good for business. I think the benefit is primarily for businesses. The City should create a more business- friendly environment. Yes DSL X X Creating good internet and real non- Since no one has decent speed internet, no monopolistic competition would give one makes anything online for it. Google's Bellingham a leg up on other cities. Grant plan would allow this to start happening. County is a data hub after their PUD build high-speed internet using the windfall they received from selling electricity to California during an energy crisis.
Yes Cable X X The project will help attract high tech growth. telepresence for collaboration and How can I help? entertainment
Page 17 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X with google at the forefront of the techno- Highspeed internet would allow me to sphere bellingham would benefit greatly from effectively work while at home, increasing my initiating the project which will most likely by business capabilities. I currently run a retail nationwide with 5-10 years. The increased shop but use internet media to support my ad capabilities would be utilized by commercial campaigns. industries and would encourage rapid economic growth in technology based industry, possibly attracting new industry and jobs to the community in a low-resource- impacting way. It would also further the esteem of WWU placing it higher in standing for interested new students who may want to experiment with the increased speeds, and attracting faculty with specialization in internet based technology.
Yes Wireless X X Bellingham needs to stay on the cutting edge after we have a child I would like to pursue Investments in infrastructure, be it roads or in order to attract computer based jobs (jobs database design from home. I can imagine fiber optic cable, create jobs and move a city that don't involve polluting the water with that many of my clients might be in other forward. Building a fiber optic infrastructure mercury or destroying our natural resources). locations and working remotely in an will bring opportunities into focus in the future We nee dot take advantage of any and all expediant manner would be key. that have yet to be imagined. opportunities
Page 18 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X X It would promote business growth, boost streaming video to more than one computer * Many businesses in Bellingham are paying economy, and provide a reasonably priced without interruption, faster downloads, better huge amounts for limited bandwidth and it is public service to locations in the area that game experience stifling. currently have very limited options for internet * We have local companies that are on the cutting edge of technology, yet we are out of the way enough to have a little trouble getting top service. * We have a University full of tomorrow's industry, who can explore the full advantage of having faster internet. * We are aware of environmental responsibilities and do our best to keep the city and state evergreen.
Yes Wireless X X X The benefits of having internet this fast are I can download things I need for class (or unimaginable. It would allow people to do leisure) at a much faster rate. My internet work and research faster on the internet. It would be less bogged down because my would also allow for faster streaming, internet connection would actually be able to downloads and everything else that goes keep up with what I need to do. along with it. The economic impact by offering more jobs in Bellingham would be spectacular. So many people are having a hard time finding a job that this would open up new possibilities for them. Bellingham is a growing city and Google Fiber would fit perfectly with its growth.
Yes DSL X X X Help support telecommunications, work-at- Ability to work-at-home, develop/programming Go Bellingham. Strive to be a high-tech job home businesses, and increase the applications, more wi-fi access points across market north of Seattle ! technology infrastructure in Whatcom for the city increasing demand for technology based jobs. High-speed online gaming.
Yes Cable X X X Best city for it! Gaming, school work, voip communication
Page 19 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X Alternative to the monopoly of comcast would No need for tv package because I would be great! stream shows from online easier.
Yes Cable X X If it can be offered to apartment buildings The internet is used for entertainment and The only concern I have is what type of (especially downtown), it will be nice to have work, I do both heavily at home. customer service contacts do they have in another option for my internet. place if there are any problems with the connection. Yes Cable X X It would be a huge opportunity for businesses and residents of bellingham.
Yes Cable X X Google is one of the few companies that has Fast off-site storage and backup for personal This is an excellent oppourtinity for economic a outlook that encourages symbiosis with and business use, off-load balancing for more growth for Bellingham, and a front-row external parties, and strives so a lot of the data-intensive remote locations, and it will adventure into what the Internet is becoming. same ideals that, I believe, embody also encourage busness growth in the area of Bellingham. While I do not agree with web hosting, and other network based service everything Google does, I think it is a very companies because Bellingham will have the good company to have an active relationship bandwidth to support the growth. with, and this proposal not only brings Bellingham to the cutting edge of internet speeds, but opens up new possibilities for community organization and interaction as Google rolls out tools and applications for users of their fiber networks. In short, I think it would be insane not to try. Thank you! -Sean
Yes Cable X X To get Bellingham on the map technologically! Streaming high-def video. Low ping interconnectivity with servers (gaming, browsing the web, etc)
Page 20 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Internet communication will move to fiber Increased ability to communicate. Such high This will also bring Google's attention to optics for most consumers eventually. This is speed service could greatly expand the ability Bellingham which could have amazing an amazing chance to get way ahead of the to try new communication technology like impacts for the community. They have a curve in infrastructure development. video phone calls. history of improving the communities that they work in. Bellingham could become a test city for their future 'bike there' option in Google maps.
Yes Wireless X X the more competetion there is in the news and weather by the minute in real never turn your back on tech advances that broadband market the better it is for the time. can actually benefit the public you were consumer. online high quality movies and games without elected to serve especially when it brings the need to download. honest competetion to the market. extremely secure not to mention faster internet commerce. unlimited educational resources without delay or buffering. secure medical diagnostics delivered to the home computer. even more secure online banking. excellent home security possibilities. increased home office capabilities. and much more... Yes Wireless X X It will really increase productivity of With faster connection it will make everything Bellingham and shoot us into the 22nd I do online much faster, which will entice more century! It will add yet another amazing people to move to Bellingham, and perhaps reason for people to move to Bellingham. will increase tourism as well.
Yes Cable X It will bring more hightech jobs to the area. It IP-TV will also create jobs during the construction of the fiber network. Yes Wireless X X economic development and job creation, economic development and job creation, increased technology capacity for public and increased technology capacity for public and private uses, and innovative, sustainable private uses, and innovative, sustainable ideas that will by spurred by the availability of ideas that will by spurred by the availability of ultra-high speed networking. ultra-high speed networking.
Page 21 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X Technical growth is clean, provides jobs and Telecomputing. Complicated research. supports all the members of the community.
Yes DSL X Good internet access is becoming as vital as better access to online videos and online I don't currently live in Bellingham but may any other basic utility. The better that utility is (Web 2.0) applications. very well in the not too distant future so I am the better off citizens will be. interested in Internet enhancements for the residents. Yes Cable X X It's definitely worth it! Could bring some I am a graphic designer and web designer so people up here. this would help me greatly.
Yes Cable X X X We are living in an information-driven society, As a geologist, I work heavily with detailed Bellingham is a perfect test-bed market for and that is where the future economic growth imagery, GIS environments, and data-heavy this system. We are a modest size will be focused. Any system like the proposed analyses. Many of the files associated with community, without many of the infrastructure Google Fiber project will enhance our using these programs are so large as to be limitations either a smaller or larger city would competitiveness in that environment, will impractical to share over the internet, even have, we have a highly educated population improve our attractiveness for other with T1 connections at WWU. Ultra High base because of the numerous colleges in commercial ventures, will improve our K-12 speed connections would foster new Bellingham, we're close to the international education, and importantly, will match well collaborations with other researchers, and border and so are poised to take advantage of with WWU, WCC, and BTC as focal points of with business concerns in the region and opportunities that reach beyond the US, and higher education. across the country. we're in a great location between two large urban centers (Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.) that provide opportunities to access big-city infrastructure substantially greater than B'ham's is by itself.
Yes Cable X To attract high-tech companies to Bellingham, Entertainment, such as streaming HD video and create more jobs in the process. and music.
Yes Cable X X This area needs competition to Qwest and I telecommute every day -- ultra high speed Comcast. Moreover, a truly high speed service would make my work much, much service such as this would lure more internet- more efficient, since I regularly need to based companies to come here. transfer large files. From an entertainment standpoint, I know that I would stream video.
Page 22 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X To give Comcast a heart attack and get some Watching movies on-line, faster use of the real competition in the broadband market up internet. here. Yes Cable X X Another option than Comcast. Yes Cable X X I think this could help attract more businesses 1) Streaming Netflix videos to Bellingham, especially in the technology 2) Video conferencing (i.e. Skype) sectory. 3) Less waiting for web sites to load Yes Cable X because the internet services offered in and media streaming,home network,online hopefully it can stretch out to sudden valley as around bellingham offer to slow of a service gaming,bluray live,mobile teleconference that is where i live, and if it cannot, that is fine, for too high of a price. there really is no using such things as skype without latency i still support fully, as i plan to move within city competition for this market in bellingham, in and drops. overall faster internet surfing and limits in the future and knowing that a service my opinion comcast is way out ahead of faster downloading limiting the time spent on of that nature would be available would great. everyone else here. however they have bad computers to do other activities. also, just to point out, the internet should not business practices and have already been be a service that breaks the bank, the internet investigated by the FCC on numerous should be a human right, as more people occasions for such things as bandwidth learn from it, than from school, in my opinion. throttling. if im paying for a service it shouldnt matter how much i use it, and im sure with the speed that google is offering with there service they have no intentions to throttle, nor will it make a difference if they throttle, as it will be faster than all other services anyways.
Yes DSL X X X Currently, where I live and work, I use DSL Video conferencing with family and friends. The trend is always toward faster internet and service. However, that service is the slowest Watching TV over the internet. we are way behind the rest of the world. Why that there is and there is no room for not start catching up and let it begin here with increasing the speed as the infrastructure is us. not there. Along with the possibility of job creation through the project, having ultra-high speed internet would be a draw for new businesses.
Page 23 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X More competion for high speed connection in Streaming media, including movies, news and Bellingham rocks! Lets get ultra-high speed! town. Right now, I would only consider Cable television. Training purposes; high speed will or Fiber high speed (DSL is too limited and allow for people to do video training in their slow to be high speed unless you pay$$$). homes. File connection access to business There is very little competition in Bellingham with high speed from homes, if that function is in that market. Bellingham is a technological setup. college city and we need the best connectivity we can get!
Yes Cable X X X 100x faster internet? it will make bellingham a place businesses and people will want to come to all over the world. no joke.
Yes Cable X X it would help everyone access the internet a better internet experience. do more from please apply! and assist the internet in being faster and home. learn more. better acceess to sites in capable of more tasks counties such as japan.
Yes Cable X X Comcast has a monopoly on fast internet Live video phone service that we were If you get this service please make sure that service in Bellingham and has used it to raise promised way back in the 1950s. Digital TV Google stays here after the trial period is over. prices and limit customer options to their and new applications that are not tied to a Remember too that this is another source of proprietary equipment and limited services. proprietary format controlled by Comcast. tax revenue for the city. They have been deceptive by advertising a Google is much friendlier to open standards. fiber network when they actually provide coax Comcast may claim an exclusive contract with to the home. the city but that's just for cable TV service.
Google will provide competition and a more open environment for third party equipment and applications. They will actually provide fiber, not coax.
DLS does not have enough bandwidth and Qwest is non-responsive when their network breaks down. They are no longer in the game.
Page 24 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X Competition for service is always good for the Better access to streaming video (including The information in the paragraph above is a consumer, right now Comcast is just about the high definition streaming), faster and better bit sparse, especially in regards to the use of only choice for many people in Whatcom performance for online gaming, hopefully the this for business. For instance, would they be County, more choice may mean better service ability to host servers at home (something that able to compete with a company like and/or pricing from Comcast as well as from Comcast does not allow). BlackRock Cable for dark fiber connections or the new provider. is this only for internet access to homes?
Yes Cable X I want fiber to the desktop. high speed porn downloads high speed pirated software downloads general instant gratification Another "Walmart-sized" internet provider
Yes Cable X X X Because it would be nice to have another Phone, Internet, legal downloading of music option for high speed internet. and movies. Yes Wireless X X It's worth the trouble. Bellingham needs I work from home and am totally dependent Bellingham needs a shot in the economic economic stimulus. This could put us on the on high-speed internet. I upload/download arm. Downtown is crumbling from lack of map for better things ahead. large files on a regular basis. attention. The waterfront debate continues with no resolution. When do we get to move forward and become a great small city?
Yes Cable X X Ultra-high speed broadband will stimulate Video conferencing business, especially for small self employed Rapid data exchange business owners such as myself. IPTV Interactive services And much more. Yes Cable X X X Bellingham is an ideal size and demographic for this endeavor. Yes DSL X X Faster network
Page 25 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X We are a progressive community with plans of Entertainment for those with less, could afford expanding in an environmentally-responsible to stream media instead of driving out to way. While we are a tight community, we do watch a movie. not have a huge tech job market. This project would develop our city better for the future and give more opportunties for the residents to stay, live and work in the city.
Yes Wireless X X X This would be beneficial towards everyone in Research for school would be much easier, the city limits and would encourage many to and even just media related items would be change providers because they would be able much smoother and easier. to test first hand how quicker internet would make life easier.
Yes Cable X X We need more alternatives. Right now our Business: marketing and research. choices are limited. It would keep Bellingham Personal use: internet, photos, movies. in the forefront of technology.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham should submit a proposal for Daytrading No Google's Fiber For Communities Project because it could attract high technology firms to Bellingham that could provide employment for our community.
Yes Cable X X Create competition with Comcast since Faster Web-browsing, Faster downloads, Comcast is pretty much dominating the More bandwidth for homes with multiple Internet Service Provider in Whatcom County computers
Page 26 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X I have a home office and my consulting To support my home based business, This would be time well spent and hopefully practice could not exist like it does without the entertainment (we already stream netflix the financial outlays will be modest and internet. The availability of Fiber will only movies), Voice over IP, video conferencing, revoverable with a local tax on the users of allow my business to be more competitive. cloud computing, etc. the system that will make it more revenue With the City and the Port trying to position nuetral. the waterfront development as a development of the future with its environmentally friendly attributes, etc. how better to market that opportunity than to be a leader in the field of communication.
Yes Cable Anywhere internet access will bring new Audio and Video applications like Hulu and I have been in the Computer industry for over business and business people to Bellingham Netflix, online gaming, Remote worker. 35 years, before the internet or browsers. I and Whatcom County in general. It will also have always, believed in the free exchange of prompt other local Cities and Towns to follow information with out limit. suit. Yes Wireless X X I'm not a big tech guy, but I trust the google I would think it could help me download music As a newcomer to Bellingham, I think this is a company and think it would bring an and video files. I also don't have a TV and great town and would be a great partnership exceptional product to bellingam watch shows on the internet like major league with google. baseball.
Yes DSL X X I just think it is a great opportunity to have a You never know until you try, but higher speed Go for it! lot f this infrastructure put in place at low or no would allow for far better video streaming and cost to the city of Bellingham. the opportunity to push high quality video/audio around the world.
Page 27 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Having a fiber network would create the Steaming high quality data feeds, hosting web backbone which would make possible many sites, higher quality and better performance new services which could create business from my home internet. I work from home on opportunities become available which are not the internet all day long, and the faster the possible without it. Availability of ultra-high connection the better. The high speed I have speed internet could help the grown of now is not bad but it could definitely be better internet related business which could the particularly when there are several of us economy. connected at the same time.
Yes Cable X X Having a high end IT infrastructure within Media streaming (video, music). Current Bellingham will help attract High Tech firms. Cable speeds can not effectively stream high quality sound and video.
Example: Netflix can not stream 5.1 audio or HD quality video. If rent a video on blue-ray quality and have to download the file, it can take up to 12 hours.
Yes Cable X X X Those High Speed lines would be of Download books and movies quickly. phenomenal benefit to: Western, the hospital, business as well as every citizen. It is an incredible opportunity. I anticipate that it will even create more employment.
Yes DSL X X There are too few options for affordable Ultra-high speed internet connections could Please ask Google to select the City of broadband internet access in Bellingham. enable Bellingham residents to work from Bellingham as a participant in their fiber home, participate in online commerce, take program. online educational courses, and quickly upload files to various sites.
Page 28 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X I think this would provide valuable pricing competition to current fiber optic providers that would hopefully make high speed internet access more widespread.
Yes Cable X the costs of Comcast Cable for internet are Streaming movies or TV No high and with no competition, there is no Telecommuting reason for Comcast to lower those costs or improve speed/service.
Yes Cable X X Because Bellingham is the perfect size city I would be able to be 20 times more Bring Google Fiber for Communities Project to with a very educated and tech-savvy productive Bellingham and thank you TAG for alerting me population to this great opportunity
Yes DSL X X Bellingham is a forward-thinking city. We My company is a web design business. Recruit! need to be at the forefront of technology. Our community will benefit from this opportunity.
Yes Cable X X I would love to have a choice other than cable Being able to download movies and online for fast internet! It would also mean jobs and news fast and without the usual jerky education for our community. Many movement. opportunities! Yes Wireless X X This would be a wise investment in Bellingham's future. Why not partner with Google to make it happen? Yes DSL X X Because the construction and traffic would be Personally I would just use it for gaming and a short term problem and fiber optic accessing television and educational services groundwork would be a long term solution for through the college. Having that fat of a pipe Bellingham's economy. though would allow me to host my own web- based business off of a server that I own, generating tax revenue for the city
Page 29 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X There has been a stranglehold of sub-par Content delivery: streaming and As of three years ago, the internet speed in service by the major ISPs, and it's prime time downloadable movies, television and audio. Japan was 61 megabits per second, or nearly to bring our community up to - not only 30 times faster than the U.S.’ broadband national standards - but up to a level where Home office: project management, speed of 1.97 megabits per second. we compete internationally. conference calls. Communication Workers of America warned the U.S. to improve speed or lose big in the global economy.
I believe we're just seeing the effects of our lagging infrastructure.
I'd love to have made it to the the initiative meeting, but I'll be in Seattle on Monday. You have my full support, and let me know if there's anything I can do to help make this a reality.
Yes Wireless X X X This kind of technology is key to economic I can imagine using it to market my services Go for it! growth in areas of information, education, and worldwide, from my home. To communicate ideas--the kind of work that is viable--and with people all over the world. To take valuable--HERE, as the world economy advantage of distance-learning educational changes. opportunities. TO provide distance learning opportunities.
Yes Wireless X X X This is a good opportunity to build our Better streaming of media to and from reputation as a cutting-edge technology computers. Better results using and serving development location. Infrastructure for the media-rich websites and delivering services next IT generation gives us a head start. such as video teleconferencing. Google has a reputation as an innovative and constructive company.
Page 30 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X This would draw high-tech industry to I would love to have a home office where I bellingham.. clean, high paying jobs. Exactly can do web development and video editing.. what we need. which requires extremely high bandwidth.
Yes DSL X X I think this would be a good investment for As we turn more and more to computer Bellingham's future, because I can only see technologies and the internet to conduct this area of technology advancing and business, pay bills, shop, and network with becoming stronger and more integral to our each other, I can't imagine how a higher- way of life in the future. speed internet connection could be anything but an improvement.
Yes Cable X X X It would be a tremendous boon to the city. Who wouldn't have a use for Google Fiber? I do not.
Yes Cable X X I think the long term gain would make up for A lower cost/ higher speed conection then my any short term pain or costs curent cable connection Yes Cable X X Because this is something the PUD/Port surfing the internet and downloading things should have done a long time ago the fact that blackrock can some how be about the only game in town is bad
Yes Cable X X X Why wouldn't we want to implement this? The Better gaming, more enjoyability/less relatively minor inconveniences and costs in frustration with slow internet connections, no way outweigh the massive benefits. Any better efficiency for local internet based opportunity to take advantage of this needs to companies. be taken.
Yes Cable X X There are jobs to be had, locally and I'm interested in helping this effort, paid or nationally, for this and similar projects. Also, unpaid. See my name and email connected we should support projects that improve the to this, if there is anything I can do. quality of life in a wonderful city like Bham, just like we/I support parks improvement... and countless others.
Yes Dial-up X X the way of the future and Comcast needs Hobbies, web use,communicating copetition
Page 31 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X X It could be a good thing for t5he city, creating Faster service jobs, bringing new industries Yes Cable X X X Because it would ruin comcast's monopoly Optimum facebook use. over everything. Yes Cable X X It would encourage economic growth be faster downloads, higher quality video convenient, and help to distinguish bellingham steaming as one of the nations top cities.
Yes Cable X X X Having a wired city would provide a broad multimedia, software development, I do a lot of work with the Native American range of benefits to the community, collaboration, community development. communities around Bellingham. It would be particularly related to quality of life and beneficial to the entire region to have more economic development. participation by the Native communities as well as the other groups that have not had equal access to the digital revolution.
Yes Wireless X X the unlimited benifits of ultra high speed i imagine it would help in a lot of places internet connections for everyone ie:hospitals
Yes Cable X X X There are many developers here in New amazing web apps that can only be bellingham, and many of them are dreaming delivered with that kind of speed. of a 1gbps connection to feed their needs.
Yes Wireless X X There's nothing bad about this project. Bringing this to bellingham would only enhance the internet pleasure of ALL the citizens (Including people whom, at present, lack an internet connection of their own).
Yes Wireless Ubiquitous highspeed internet is an important Real-time collaboration; On-line education, component of building and maintaining a high- including streaming video and audio. tech economic base. This would make Bellingham a more attractive place for such businesses.
Page 32 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X It would be awesome! My job, at Derek Media in Bellingham, uses No the internet all day. Super fast internet would increase productivity a ton!
Yes Wireless X X X we should be participating in this promotion Our home office for our business, skype, for improved service, particularly if internet watching movies service is heading in this direction.
Yes Cable X X to increase the value of their education downloading movies, updating my Logos centers and attract more e-businesses Bible software
Yes Cable X X X Yes, because it would help residents, Better quality of live through enhanced Google fiber would help the Bellingham particularly businesses and students to entertainment and more business community by fostering an environment for become more competitive in our regional opportunities. business which will help improve our local economy. economy. It will also create much needed competition in the consumer field of high speed internet and weaken Comcast's monopoly hold.
Yes Cable X X Being a university town and having high-tech Streaming movies to apple tv, set up a home This could be a great draw for people to live business like Logos, we could use the server, video conferencing, homes with inside the city limits bandwidth. Also digital movies , books and multiple Internet enabled devices: iPhone, music are easier on the enviroment xbox, computers all being operated at the same time
Page 33 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X More accessible internet would complement Many of the things we already use high-speed Despite the outcome, Bellingham should give the investment Bellingham has already made internet for. Communication (voice over strong consideration to building its own in its on-line services. It could also be a internet, e-mail), information (public and internet access system. This survey valuable public good amidst a utility sector business websites), Working from home (assuming it captures positive interest) could that people are spending a larger share of (connection to employer's networks - be seen as initial feedback on a rationalization their income on. increased productivity and important benefits for universal, wireless public access to the for our regional transportation systems!!!) internet. And... What do we already have in Academic research (homework, other school that regard? Aren't those ubiquitous white box projects), Public involvement (PTA, antenna on utility poles all over the city Neighborhood Associations, political actions), internet access points? Commerce (retail, e-bay, craigslist, etc.)....
Yes Cable X X It would be great for the businesses and 1. Faster downloads. people of Bellingham--and for Bellingham as 2. Faster web browsing. a growing city. 3. Better streaming of HD video content via YouTube, Netflix, etc. Yes Cable X X X X I would like to point out that Bellingham in one I am a system administrator for several If Google Fiber were to be provided, I could of the major ports north of Seattle and is a servers. Developing web based software, see the colleges benefiting from such a telecom hub between Vancouver and Seattle. websites and internet marketing is very service. All of the IT jobs would take it into There are Web 2.0 companies located in bandwidth reliant. With fast speeds, I could serious consideration. The school districts Whatcom County that are flourishing because backup data to my local computer in timely would examine it closely. All of the small the cost of living is relatively low compared to manner. businesses could benefit, especially if they're cities major metropolitan areas. Not only is heavily involved with e-commerce, internet The Port of Bellingham important to us, I know a lot of friends that would jump on marketing, etc. Bellingham's Technology sector, which board Google Fiber if it were provided. encompasses hundreds of businesses and residents: could benefit could greatly benefit from a program like Google Fiber.
Page 34 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X The benefits are endless. High tech jobs are Yes, I'm a website developer and avid tech If you need help with this project/process, very hard to come by in Whatcom County. If enthusiast. please let me know. this project creates even one job of this nature, it will be a benefit to the city. I suspect it will create more. The benefits to the public are obvious.
Yes Cable X X X X I think Bellingham would be an ideal smaller city to test such a service with a high percentage of computer use and a fair number of work-from-home commuters.
Yes Cable X X The options for affordable high-speed internet Better work productivity (telecommuting), use are greatly lacking in Bellingham. This project of cloud computing (e.g. Google Apps), better would be a tremendous improvement! access to growing internet media and entertainment.
Yes DSL X X X We already have a large fiber ring running I ended up selling my tech company to an After having been working in hi-tech and through a large portion of the city, that should outfit based out of Raleigh, NC. This was venture capital since the early 80s, I have give us a significant advantage. We should partially due to the very poor internet access observed that if you provide people with tools consider opening up access to that fiber we have here. Most tech start ups are home and resources they will do amazing things. now. based these days, and you need at least Winning this bid could be quite a catalyst to Also, this community is significantly lagging in FIOS level of connectivity to compete with the growing our local technology industry. high speed support. Verizon's FIOS could be rest of the country. years away. Yes Cable X X better advancements for jobs and tech within internet download file sharing and program b town opperation Yes Cable X X But only if the out of pocket expense of doing email and access to the web will become If such serice is installed it should cost about so is less than $10K. much faster and hopefully efficient the same as cable---otherwise I would not subscribe to it.
Page 35 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X Bellingham has a high number and high Videos and graphics and high quality Bellingham's music scene means lots of percentage of Internet users who need fast research from my home, where I run a small citizen input that needs high speed, as well as Internet, so this project would benefit most consultant business with a national customer the downloads they use. Also, there are citizens very early, compared to most cities. base. innovative programmers here who could use Hopefully, tax breaks can be made up by the the base for start-ups. fact that most citizens might be able to afford inexpensive high speed access, thus freeing funds for tax needs, etc.
Yes Cable X X Economically, it will make us more Improved video feeds online and mulitple- competitive. For consumers, we will be able party videoconferencing. to access more video services. TV and movies are evolving into internet services and this will give us a headstart on access.
Yes Wireless X X This is a great way to bring Bellingham into I watch movies, listen to music, and do most the future! It could create jobs, and I am very of my work on the internet. An ultra-high excited about the technological advances. speed internet connection could make these things more enjoyable and more effective.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham has endless potential to become a The fastest connections allow technology technology center; a higher-than-normal living developers and users to work from home; wage vocation workers at home are a win-win for the government of Bellingham. Technology is naturally drawn to bandwidth. Build it and business will come.
Yes Wireless X X This could provide opportunities otherwise I often work at home, and internet is a vital unavailable for schools, organizations, and part of that. businesses. Yes Cable X X Being a college town AND a highly active I use Netflix instant play HD which require a Nope. internet community we should look into this high speed connection. project.
Page 36 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Data is the new utility, and a high-quality wide Real-time communication with other bandwidth connection allows consolidation of participants(telecommuting, etc), community existing services: with A complete public fiber servers network there is no need for the duplicity of cable and phone lines running into every home ( not to mention how much more attractive the city would be without them)
Yes Cable X X To increase internet speeds and access for Ultra High speed video, servers, gaming, We need this to be more competitive with everyone in the area. learning other communities. Bellingham should strive to bring more clean high tech jobs to this area, and this is a perfect example.
Yes Cable X X i'd love for my community to be on the leading I currently use cable internet service for edge of technology, as opposed to be on the surfing the internet, paying bills online, email, other end of the spectrum and trying to catch social networking, watching movies, keeping up with it. Wiring our city for ultra high speed in touch with friends and family (Skype, would set a standard for the rest of the various Messenger clients), and video country (possibly the world?) to follow, which gaming. I believe all of these will be improved could bring more businesses (and jobs?) to with ultra high speed internet. our local economy.
Yes Cable X X Any form of competition against Comcast is a video streaming, gaming good thing. Yes Cable X X Technology is an always evolving industry and Many more homes could use the increased This would be very exciting for our community it would be beneficial to be on the leading bandwidth. I could start data storage hosting and could spur an increased demand for edge.... like hong kong!!! If we dont implement or a web site without the use of a data center. technology companies to develop in our area. it now, we will later.
There are always increasing demands for more bandwidth in entertainment. Hi-def video streaming will eventually take place of physical media. Its only a matter of time.
Page 37 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Because it will help entice more software Working from home - Telecommuting Participating in this program will keep development and high tech related jobs to Watching movies Bellingham at the top of the list of best places Bellingham and the surrounding area. Running a small business to live. Currently many Bellingham residents have no choice other than using comcast high speed internet, and this will create choice for Bellingham residents.
Yes Wireless X X Google has been supportive of Open Source More competition in the broadband ISP Google is very supportive of individual technology/Free Software which fits well with market will mean lower prices for the software developers and small community Bellingham and the environmental friendly city/county government(s) as well as for projects through it's Summer of Code project. community. A new fiber network would foster consumers. The introduction of fiber-optics to additional development in network/Internet homes will allow residents to communications and encourage existing companies (Qwest, Verizon, Comcast) to be more competitive. Currently many Western European nations have leap-frogged over the U.S. in terms of Internet technology, bandwidth, and pricing. This is something that should be addressed and Google's offer may be a possible solution.
Yes Cable X X X faster is soooooooooo much better limitless Go Bham go Yes Cable X X In my opinion, Bellingham is the perfect mix of Any and all high definition content could be The economic benefits of a network such as size, social conscience, and technologic done in seconds rather than hours. Standard this are potentially very great. Investing in ability. The three major colleges in town would internet content would be available faster than infrastructure, especially such future minded also benefit greatly from the large increase in the blink of an eye. infrastructure, is always a good bet. access to the internet.
Yes Cable X X Great diverse community Yes Wireless X X WWU,WCC,BTC can all use high speed Personally, nothing but convenience access along with businesses in our area. We do want to attract new business and this could contribute.
Page 38 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Bellingham's location between Seattle and Telecommuting Vancouver makes it a small yet livable location especially for those that work in the technology field. Adding this type of high speed connection would only improve this standing.
Yes Cable X X More competition in market. For downloading or uploading photography to Greater communication between residents. Family website. Photography is are families shared Hobby. Downloading entertainment and news. We are forced to have a cable package in order to get ABC, CBS, NBC & PBS because Bellingham is to far from Seattle to get a there Digital signal.
Yes Cable X X Jobs Working from home. Yes Cable X because comcast could use some compitition browsing, downloading, gaming, movie not really, except we really should do this in the cable market and its a great chance for viewing, etc. the city of bellingham to really stand out.
Yes Wireless X X I google wants a partner we need to try these a way to just make it the norm, fast, things. They are a forward-thinking outfit, let's convienient and dependable go with them
Page 39 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X The path to a prosperous community includes The path to a prosperous community includes The downsides to this possibility are minimal the ability to create an identity beyond this the ability to create an identity beyond this when compared with the substantial upside. geographic area. The Center for Economic geographic area. The Center for Economic Vitality is co-sponsoring the Social Media Vitality is co-sponsoring the Social Media Conference Northwest on March 25th. . . an Conference Northwest on March 25th. . . an excellent opportunity for people to learn about excellent opportunity for people to learn about applying internet/social media to increasing applying internet/social media to increasing business and reducing costs. Having the business and reducing costs. Having the infrastructure in our community to support this infrastructure in our community to support this sort of movement is a HUGE plus for sort of movement is a HUGE plus for Bellingham's identity among cities of the Bellingham's identity among cities of the world. world.
Yes Cable X X Because faster is always better. One can Always on internet, ability to host one's own I emailed you guys about this, and received a reference Moore's law for the continuing need website(s). Hi-Resolution video on demand, reply that you were aware of this. Glad to see to increase bandwidth in this age of video chat, streaming television and movies. the survey up! information. The list goes on..
"Moore's law describes a long-term trend in the history of computing hardware, in which the number of transistors that can be placed inexpensively on an integrated circuit has doubled approximately every two years."
Yes Wireless X X To be a leader in technology and bring Viewing movies, video. My job requires technology jobs to the area moving large files across the internet and this would make it much easier.
Page 40 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X It's embarrassing the lack of broadband speed If bellingham were a more wired community DO IT! in america. Fiber access in bellingham will we could exchange information with each encourage innovation in the technology sector other and the world much easier. and bring much needed access to our homes. We could upload more pictures of our beautiful country to increase tourism, promote our startup internet companies, allow artists to publish their work.
The internet has completely integrated itself into our society. Every part of our lives has been changed. Faster speeds means that bellingham will be ready for the next wave of of tech innovation.
Yes Cable X X X From a technical perspective, we have much My spouse operates a web-based business I'm more than willing to be an advocate, to offer in regards to backbone access to from our home, we are actively looking for provide feedback and thoughtful analysis to multiple Tier 1 trunks. While I currently alternative delivery of television-type media any proposal that would help make a project applaud public and private efforts to bring than standard cable or satellite offerings and like this happen. fiber to Bellingham, there has been little in the we've even considered contracting w/ Black way of teamwork, which has probably led to Rock Cable for access to the fiber that runs much in the way of "going it alone". down an adjacent street. The current costs are prohibitive.
Yes Cable X X I am actually borderline not sure. See my I work from home. Video teleconferencing has I would imagine that most homes are ill additional comments. I would like to see a always seemed out of reach until now. equipped to take advantage of a GPS serious competitor to Comcast. I grow tired of connection. I myself would require at least a their monopolistic rationing of bandwidthh, $200+ worth of GPS routers, NICs, and metering of bits, and opposition to network wiring. The plan would have to take into neutrality. consideration that the project will entail not just getting a fiber/wire to the front door. You have to include the end-user's infrastructure readiness too.
Page 41 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X We are an ideal community, small enough to My husband and I both work from home We live a mile or so outside city limits but manage communications etc about this plus (different companies) and Internet connectivity even if we did not have access to this network get the project live faster than a larger and speed is invaluable; improved at our house, I would still strongly support community. Having the university plus two performance from what we have now having this project enhance our community. I colleges here opens the possibilities for (comcast cable) would improve our was born and raised here, and the only regret academic utilization of technologies made productivity. For personal use, being able to I would have about being selected for this possible with this connectivity. Our medical video conference with our family around the Google project is that it would put us in the facilities are already the best in the immediate country (and friends around the world) with spotlight and on the map even more than we region and this technology could allow us to better performance than our current resources already are. I know growth is good but at the offer world-class (or at least really, really, allow would be fantastic. My husband is a same time I want to protect what we have really great) medical care. There are a ton huge Netflix/Hulu/etc fan, and we do not have here. more things to be said about how fabulous our a TV so only use our laptops for media, news, city is and why we'd be great for this project, documentaries, etc. in a proposal to "sell" Google on Bellingham. From our point of view, though, our economy could desperately use a project like this, creating growth and jobs during the implementation phase as well as enabling job growth after the fiber was in place.
Yes Cable X X X It will have a great business impact on Videos, integrated communications such as Bellingham. It will attract IT companies and simultaneous internet and video conferencing technology jobs to the city. connections. Many of the uses of the service won't even be imagined until it is available.
Yes Wireless X X It just makes sense to offer something that I can use it for work that I do from home as an increases connectivity for everyone. instructor for Whatcom Community College, as well as use it for my professional development; it is also key to my normal communication. Yes Cable X Comcast needs a legitimate competitor to Streaming media, online gaming, video chat, keep prices in check. working from home
Page 42 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X To advance the available technology in I dream of less lag time while watching I'm very excited at the opportunity for ultra- Bellingham, to bring more jobs to Bellingham movies online, playing games online, high speed internet in Bellingham, and sure residents (much needed!), to support schools uploading files, making personal web pages, others will be too. It would be nice if it is and businesses (this is a college town, and sharing content and photos, and most of all: affordable. there is lots of profit to be made here), to give researching for school/work online. The residents better options for high speed internet is becoming a popular tool for internet than Comcast. We have enough communication - as much if not more than technology-loving people in this town that the phones - and Bellingham has the kind of project would be welcomed, as long as it community that embraces technological doesn't disrupt our Green-itude too much of advancement. Also as a web developer, course. Businesses could also draw in more access to faster internet speed will make my local and non-local customers via the internet. work more efficient and open up opportunities for further development. I'm sure other businesses would also benefit with better efficiency from higher speed internet access.
Yes Cable X X Because the business possibilities for this are endless. Including saving time. Also home uses would be very valuable
Yes Cable X X I feel Bellingham has a good chance to be Having such a connection would allow for I hope that Bellingham applies there is chosen due to its location and forward faster access to work sites and better access nothing to loose by applying. thinking design. If chosen it would be a great to online media. benefit to our community.
Yes Cable X X We currently only have access to Comcast or When I start school again, it will be easier to Qwest, and both of them have terrible service. finish online classwork. I plan to major in Google is also much friendlier and more graphic design, so a high speed connection is community-minded than the big telecom a necessity. companies.
Page 43 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X It would attract high value, relatively clean I collaborate with book publishers. Wife runs a businesses to the city and would be a great non-profit which needs to maintain high speed value to the university. international contacts.
Yes Cable X X X High speed internet access should be a Tele-commute. Entertainment. News media. Bellingham is perfect for a test case: not too publicly available utility (such as water or Online, interactive public meetings. big, well educated population, multiple garbage). The more people have access to Opportunities for my child and family to better colleges, and while we're right along the I-5 better internet connection (from all sectors of take part in upcoming digital corridor, we're also somewhat remote being the community) the more we all will benefit developments/experiences. so far north. We're also right next door to BC. (citizens and businesses alike).
Yes DSL X Possible Jobs Internet downloads and streaming no Yes Cable X X Both within the country and around the world, In addition to using the connection for access to high-speed internet is a key gaming/recreational purposes, as a freelance component of cutting-edge education and software developer it would allow me to business opportunities. remain current and competitive with others around the nation.
Yes Cable X X We need to be on the cutting edge of Video! information technology. Yes Cable X X X X Our culture of tech entrepreneurship is I run a media production business from my already growing stronger and Google's fiber home and transferring very large video files is would give us yet another advantage as we always a challenge. grow this sector.
Yes Cable X X X It's great to test out new technology. Streaming videos, communicating with friends I use Google everyday. and family, and playing online games.
Yes Cable X X X It would help the city of Bellingham residents Quicker Data access to help customer and to Spend a money to make money for all of us in have another choice for fast Internet give possibility the option for cheaper price Bellingham WA. connection so that there would be more and competition to Comcast Internet service. competition for what we have available today, and would help business owners to grow the business with a faster service.
Page 44 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Other X X Because we are sadly underserved by My husband works for Microsoft, Thanks for the opportunity to comment...good Comcast and everyone else. This city, as well telecommuting via VPN most days from our luck! as Whatcom County and surrounds, has a home in Bellingham; in addition, I am right to better service. Comcast has a charter, currently building a web presence for a and continues to stall on issues regarding business that will be run out of our home. expansion of service. The satellite companies Both of these things would benefit greatly have on-again, off-again service. We from an ultra-highspeed connection. For a currently are using wee "mobile broadband" start, all VPNs require highspeed to work modems by Sprint...but the service is properly...even the "high" speed offered by overloaded and hence degrading. If this satellite (HughesNet) is so slow that it tells project would serve ALL of Bellingham (I customers that VPNs probably won't work. mean ALL of it) then it's something we really Everyone keeps getting told that we should try need. There are currently huge holes in to telecommute as much as possible to use service availability...and the providers simply less gas...but how can we do so when we tell us "sorry...can't do anything about that", or don't have the necessary connection? It they try to sell us service at excessively slow would also be very difficult to run a web-based speeds, telling us that it is all that is available. business on what is currently available. It's NOT ACCEPTABLE. We're so well served in frankly kind of pathetic, what's currently every other way, why not this? available. HELP!!
Yes Cable X X Primarily the area could use some reasonable I would use it to replace my Comcast high speed internet competition. Blackrock is connection, which I use for normal browsing a veritable local monopoly on fiber, and duty as well as light web content, streaming Comcast while nice is somewhat expensive media and file serving duty. and inflexible, let alone somewhat dubious in its business practices. Google has a good track record as a company and service competition would drive innovation and prices for the consumers.
Page 45 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X We need more options for high-speed downloads, uploads, online gaming etc. internet. Hopefully prices will drop some. It would be great for businesses in the area.
Yes Wireless Beyond the immediate economic benefits of I do not currently live in Bellingham, but plan the initial installation, I believe the lasting to return within the year and start my own economic impact such a project would have business. An ultra-high speed internet for small businesses would be tremendous for connection (or the promise of one in the the community. Additionally, I believe future) makes Bellingham an extremely Bellingham is a forward-thinking community attractive city for those with entrepreneurial that would really support this project. ambitions, and would be a boon to my own business.
Yes Cable X X X It would bring excellent connectivity to Bellingham homes and businesses in our internet era Yes Cable X X Though there will doubtless be expense and Downloading "serious" films that are not This seems to me to be something of an disruption during installation, the benefits are otherwise available except by mail. "investment," rather than a simple substantial. Also, it will be cheaper in the long Other large downloads, books, reference expenditure of money and trouble. run. sources. Ability to Effectively stream such materials.
Page 46 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X We have the population base they are looking We would like to have this project in for. Our existing internet services are typical Bellingham because multiple simultaneous of what Google is looking for. In addition, users can access the same high speed every kind of educational customer is connection without interfering with each other. represented here in Bellingham. We have a This would also allow consumers medium sized state university, a medium (prosumers)to host popular material on the sized public school district, a community internet without fear of having to buy extra collage, and a technical school. In addition bandwidth from an ISP. we have small, medium, and large businesses representing old industrial business models through today's high tech business models. We are near a major U.S. metropolitan area and a major Canadian metropolitan area for more thorough comparative analysis and scalability studies.
Yes Wireless X X It is likely to serve as an economic stimulus. I am doing online research for a book. Go for it!
Yes Wireless X X X This commitment to innovation & collaboration It could reduce our utility costs (e.g cable tv & TAG will be an important partner in this effort. sends an important message to our youth. cable Internet & cable phone). It would also allow us to utilize smart appliances.
Yes Wireless X X WE need this, it would be so good for our I could get a lot more work done faster with a community faster connection Yes Dial-up X X Incredible opportunity for new technology. More information at the tip of my fingers, supporting the technology. Yes Cable X X The potential positive impact is worth the We operate a business website that would effort. benefit from increased up & download speeds. Also increased bandwidth allows for high-quality VOIP & TV downloads, potentialy reducing costs there.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham needs to invest in the future
Page 47 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable I think that the city should apply. Often Although we do not live within the city limits, I would love to see our area progress more Whatcom County lags behind others in many we do have several computers connected to fully into the digital age, offering more access areas. This would be a very good step to the internet. We also have a small home to more people, at better speeds than are helping our county to progress more quickly in based business that would be helped by available at the present time. this age of electronic communications. It having the increase in speed that the would also put more availability of access to connection would offer. people who may otherwise not consider getting internet connections.
Yes Cable X X Mine is a qualified yes, because I don't have I think the seemingly peripheral benefits are all the info. If Google wants significant tax more important: providing free Internet access concessions or exclusive or restrictive rights to low-income people, attracting small to provide Internet access, the answer should businesses that need super high speed be no. But if Google wants to provide free or connections, the atmosphere of creativity and low-cost service in exchange for some innovation that such people would bring to the concessions on fees and charge related to area. installing and maintaining the system, Bellingham should pursue this. Extremely high speed Internet access would attract new businesses, and more importantly, give Bellingham a PR "buzz" that could help its economy and well-being.
Yes Cable X Bellingham/Whatcom competes for jobs with Tele-presence conferencing. People who Obtaining the bid with Google would likely most other communities in the U.S. Having work out of their homes could be better spawn other benefits for the City yet to be hight speed access in every home will greatly connected with their employers with full video detemined. improve our competitiveness for other conferencing. This requires high speed businesses and improve the productivity of connection. existing businesses and employees.
Page 48 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X Pursuing new technology is exciting and We use Comcast now and have wireless I happily volunteer my services to assist the progressive. Bellingham has the potential to connectivity set up for our personal and City in preparing its proposal to Google. I am be considered exciting and progressive, given business initiatives. We spend a lot of time on a professional technical writer/editor, as well its beautiful location and plans for a renovated the Internet. Faster connectivity will increase as a certified fraud examiner. waterfront, the university, and its eclectic our productivity. population. Hosting cutting-edge technological advances can only be beneficial in contributing to a positive image for Bellingham.
Yes Cable X X The lack of competition for high speed access more time to enjoy the outdoors. has driven prices up to an unreasonable level. High speed internet is a basic service, almost to the level of electricity and water!
Yes DSL X X X The regions that secure faster communication Not sure yet- Tv and movie access, file Pursue this! This is huge- this could easily links will have many advantages and leapfrog transfer, shared video production and viewing propel Bellingham leaps and bounds above over areas w/ lesser infrastructure. Schools w/ people in other parts of the country/ world. other regions seeking tech and art can benefit greatly with broadcasting and companies, startups, and schools. This sort accessing materials from other institutions. of technology can disperse business Businesses will seek to locate where the best throughout the area, decreasing need for facilities are, and combined w/ great outdoor mega centralized projects like the Waterfront. amenities, can attract vibrant and forward A small upfront cost for the city with the thinking people. potential for huge gains. It would seem that even w/o winning Google's approval, groundwork would be in place for other improvements.
Yes Cable X X X X As mentioned Bellingham has the correct This connection would benefit my business I was under the impression that a partial fiber demographic and the opportunity to attract the more (hotel), however an additional high network existed. That would seem to be high tech industry to area would out weigh speed competitor might lower rates. another selling point to Google. any down side.
Yes Cable X X we are an excellent test community, smaller I think more in terms of business, information but technologically savy. it is the future flow, cross border commerce
Page 49 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X In my professional life, having UHS access to It will set apart Bellingham from other cities of the Internet will make my work from home similar size, help make WWU more attractive much quicker. Presently using VPN into work on the tech front and support the work being on cable, the system is much less responsive done there, facilitate the development of a than it is onsite at the hospital. I would be Health Information Exchange in the better able to follow up on patients from prior community and beyond into the rest of the days and access information quicker. Also, state. on a recreational side it would allow better quality streaming of multimedia from whatever source and make that more efficient.
Yes Dial-up X X This is a huge opportunity to provide more Streaming video, music, VOIP options. options to the citizens of Bellingham and Homes servers. Whatcom County. Yes Cable X X Faster Internet and competition with Comcast. Faster downloads, better gaming, stream HD Do it! Plus added jobs. movies,
Yes Cable X X Puts Bellingham on the leading edge of I manage a website and do image editing. It technology and benefits its citizens. would be beneficial to my business.
Yes DSL X X affordable bandwidth is the future. The It will make remote connections to work much Many years ago the town I lived in in Cal only competition will also level the competition with more bearable, less time spent on file had one cable tv provider, and they were the current local providers. transfers between work/home. Also less time extremely overpriced and rude. After another wasted by our children on school research cable company got rights to come in it projects. increased the services offered, dropped the prices and dramatically changed the origianal companies attitude. Competition and having choices are ALWAYS benficial to residents, though the monoploized companies may not like it.
Page 50 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X Job creation is vital today and Google is The possible uses are unlimited, grounded Submit Google's request, jump through known for not only that, but also superior only by the applications able to make use of whatever hoops are needed, and do service and the positive way they treat their such great bandwidth, everything possible to get Google to select employees and the environment. Bellingham and it's surrounding area.
Yes Cable X We need a good internet provider and google has proven to be a great company, we could also use the jobs it would bring.
Yes Wireless X X it would be a great opportunity to be involved easier work go for it!!! in a change of the future Yes Cable X X It should attract clean highly technical The transmission of real time video High bandwidth is in existence in other companies (research,call centers etc.) to the educational classes and material in High countries. Bellingham would be in a position city. Definition and 3D format to the residence. of being ahead of the curve on proven technology. Great opportunity that should be pursued. Yes Cable X Long run benefits should outweigh short term normal internet usage, but saving time on losses. downloads and other internet activities.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham should submit a proposal because I would use it to more quickly complete of the abundance of internet users in and homework assignments, as much of my around Bellingham. assigned work is only visible online in my college classes. Often the homework site is slow and takes extra time.
Yes Cable X X The question is why wouldn't COB apply? The Faster downloads and an end to the mess benefits far out weigh any short-term that is the evil comcast monopoly. problems outlined above. I, personally applied to GOOGLE on behalf of the city when I learned of this proposal almost 2 weeks ago.
Yes Cable X X The job possibilities in addition to the benefits online entertainment, massive data transfer gained from having a unique "super high possibilities, fast and reliable video speed network" in our town are the two big communication, etc. benefits I see.
Page 51 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X This would bring more choices to our area not It would make working from home a lot more Anything Google in your town would be a to mention super high speeds. With our convenient not to mention the obvious things good thing. inexpensive business property rates like streaming digital media (TV, Movies). combined with great access to high speed Would give us a better experience when using internet may bring more high tech companies web cams etc to keep in touch with friends to the area which we really need in the future. and family around the work. We can not thrive as just a 'college and retirement town'.
Yes Wireless X X stimulate economy with new jobs and projects as a business manager, I would benefit and establish the city as one that is on par running my business' website and email with new technologies. correspondence. It would also increase efficiency for personal internet use.
Yes Cable X Anything that relieves us from the burden of the Comcast monopoly is a benefit to Bellingham. Yes Cable X X It would be nice to have a more affordable Faster speed are always better. no internet service. Yes Cable X X The internet availability in this region is - greater inter-connectivity within the home; with small cities like Waterville, a tiny town unnecessarily limited. There is only one potential integration with city resources like outside of Wenatchee, having fiber provider with decent speeds; their monopoly immediate feedback on water and power connections, it seems odd that more populous on the source keeps prices high and consumption; emergency communication cities wouldn't be here first. bandwidth low. Internet availability farther system outside the city is a joke. Perhaps fiber will extend the service areas?
Yes Cable they should place it so it benefits bellingham, searching for information and for photography ferndale's new library is going to be high tech, the lummi nation and ferndale. transfer so it should be included in the profile.
Page 52 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X -Bring in more jobs -Streaming Video -Lower costs and provide competition for both -Downloading Data Clear (wire) and Comcast cable. -Uploading information -Google is well known and always provides great innovative products which will put Bellingham ahead of other cities.
Yes Cable X X X X Any competitive edge helps. If I knew that, I'd be working at Microsoft or Ease up on business taxes/fees. Google. But, if you build the infrastructure, the apps will follow. Yes Cable X X Currently our main choices for internet are I have multiple PC's in my home and I can Comcast and Qwest. Both of these services imagine streaming Netflix, XBox Live, etc, to are extremely overpriced for the serivce that all of these devices at once and not having to they offer. Perhaps if Google brought their worry about a slowdown in my connection internet to our community then Comcast and speed. Qwest would see reason to decrease the cost while increasing the performance of their services.
Yes Cable X Increase the potential for a high-tech industry The obvious choice would be video delivery, here in Bellingham. This would be good for but I think new mapping and location aware attracting jobs to the area as there would be technologies would be possible in an infrastructure for companies to develop combination. Augmented reality apps as well. and test new technologies here.
Page 53 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Improved opportunity to increase high wage Our family would use and take advantage of jobs in the community; Could lead to improved many of the services that would become medical treatment and research activity; possible with increased bandwidth to our Could lead to improved educational offerings home in the community; Would enhance opportunities for telecommuters and home- based businesses; Google's presence here would attract other businesses to this area; General community would benefit from improved video/gaming/communications capabilities
Yes Cable X X X The lack of competition for high speed I run a business out of my home and am Internet access in the area has lead to constantly transferring large files. I also use unreliable, overpriced and slow connections. the Internet as a TV replacement for news Bringing in a another company may drive and entertainment, a faster Internet innovation and more cost effective options. connection would help for both.
Yes DSL X I live just outside of the city limits and can only I would like to start an internet business. My get very poor DSL. I need a faster service. bad connection (256K) would be very hard.
Yes DSL X X It would be exciting for bellingham to be a test Hd streaming video site for such an innovative undertaking
Yes Cable X X X What a great opportunity to get involved early Thats the beauty of this - we will discover Please go for it!!!!!! in where the internet is going - high speed! what uses it will have.
Yes Cable X X Great chance to increase the availability of high speed internet to the city.
Yes DSL X X Better internet access is the key to the future. All kinds of information exchange--files, video, Let's make it happen here sooner rather than voice... later.
Page 54 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X The City should submit a proposal because it If I had an ultra-high speed connection in my This is a great opportunity for the city of is an opportunity that doesn't come along very home, I would be able to quickly accomplish Bellingham. It will bring in millions of dollars in often. It will increase the efficiency of school-work tasks. Furthermore, once I business, and will attract the attention of all businesses, and will help attract more graduate, if I chose to start any type of media outlets the world over. It would be a businesses to the area. business that relied on the internet, I know I great way to showcase all Bellingham has to would be able to move information around offer. very quickly.
Yes Cable X X X X X High speed fiber for internet access would be Incredible amount of work, studying, and This would really put Bellingham on the map an incredible boon to Bellingham's work-from- nonprofit volunteering (all of which I do) could as a serious high-technology enclave, would home community and would greatly increase be done from home, increasing productivity increase collaboration with other serious the city's commerce potential. and saving SO MUCH TIME!!! technical people and companies.
Yes DSL X I live right outside of city limits (2 blocks away, Business and pleasure. Uploads, downloads, near the airport). I would greatly appreciate a and online gaming. faster connection to the internet!
Yes Cable X X X COB has a diverse array of communication I support a local not for profit start up focusing needs, and this can only help drive the move on educational goals, and as such I also host to the future for businesses, residents, and maintain part of their local servers in my schools, and growth of the community. home on a comcast business line. This would only benefit this and many other projects my household is involved in.
Page 55 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X I telecommute for a major SF Bay area Improve connectivity to my office company. Bellingham is an ideal location for Improve in home entertainment options - a telecommuting hub. The city is a wonderful downloadable movies, etc. place to live, it's well connected to points south and on to the rest of the world, it's a great environment for people who want to be a little bit removed from the hassles of big city living.
Telecommuting jobs are ideal for Bellingham. They are often low impact high wage jobs that bring in money without putting a big load on the community infrastructure. I know several other Bellingham telecommuters who are very happy here.
Yes Cable X X I believe access googles fiber for communities I could imagine it replacing my current usage project could have many benfits for our or internet, allowing us to increse our usage of community both in the short term and long the internet ie devices that would access it term. etc. I also could see us using newer The long term economic impact could be very applications over the internet that we do not beneficial and could even attract he have access to now. involvement of innovative companies that could boost our communities employment and economic options.
Yes Cable X X Being a test spot for googles new high speed Personally I would probably not use it to its I would say go for it but if it ends up googles internet would allow for our city to be a great fullest potential but I am sure businesses and wants the city to sacrafice too much in either place for certain businesses which we need; the university could come up with ways. dollar value for the project or scenic value more clean business here in Bellingham. then pass it up.
Page 56 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X With the University coupled with our My wife is Dutch and tries to read various population there are many Internet users. European newspapers along with pictures and Medical 'communications' would be feasible videos; a high speed would eliminate with a high speed backbone. delays. We are close to Seattle so Google would be I like to send digital pictures to family able to impliment quickly. members such as Grandchildren. It can be The US should not rank as one of the very slow. slowest acess speeds in the world. It would also be easier to transmit medical information to UWMC in Seattle.
Yes Cable X X Could abandon Comcast BTV channel 10 and Live or on-demand streaming media. Would be nice to get channel 10 loosened up go to on-demand. Conferencing, networking as well a a bit. Kinda stoggy and stale. Would be nice telecommuting. to actually involve the community.
Yes Wireless X X Yes, because it would be a great WWU have a really good Computer Science improvement for the city. Right now it is a department. I am a 100% sure they'll know NEW technology. But someday it'll be what what to make with that. every city has, better do it now and be the first. Yes Cable X X X This could be a tremendous boon to teleconferencing, business-to-business community - with infrastructure at the gigabit ecommerce, off-site backups and site level, we would become a hotbed for any mirroring for consumers (back up your 30GB number of projects trying out next generation of pictures and family video to a friend's services. house), etc.
Yes Cable X X Do everything you can to bring good high Writing, banking, bringing educational speed internet for eduction, businesses and opportunities, streaming films, television personal use. Would also be good competition for others, such as Comcast et al. Google's a business with vision and Bellingham would be foolish to waste this opportunity. Go for it!
Page 57 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Expanded connections to the internet would movie downloads, Online Radio such as be a very good thing. Pandora. I do programming and could make use of a faster connection to the net.
Yes DSL X X X Progressive-minded community. Research I am musician working in the field of Telematic possibilities. Put Bellingham on the map. Arts (real-time music performance over the internet). Google's project would greatly benefit my research.
Yes Wireless X X The fiber should come to the ham Business, school, pleasure
Yes Cable X X The potential benefits for the city of It would allow me personally to play We should apply to have googles fiber Bellingham outweigh the cost involved. By multiplayer games faster. But for others it network. switching to a higher internet speed in the could have a variety of impacts, especially for community will bring more tech. related small businesses or at home businesses. companies to Bellingham and the surrounding areas.
Yes Wireless X X This project would put Bellingham in a We use teh internet as a phone book, social Thanks for taking the time to investigate this capacity to be highly technical and reaching network site, work-from-home site, option! towards modernization. With our colleges communications, information and for getting and university, this technology would be well- our news. These abilities would benefit from used. Businesses and homes would enjoy a higher speed connection, I assume. the prestige and practicality of the experience. It is worth the effort on the part of taxpayers and the City (I would support a tech tax!)
Yes Cable X Future economic growth will be directly tied to Ability for real time conferencing and info information services and capability. It is time exchange requiring a lot less travel on the for America to be a world leader again. local roads.
Page 58 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X Bellingham already has a fiber hub here, so Home use would include downloading full the costs would not be as much as if it were movies and sports in HD. done from scratch. Plus, fiber is coming here sooner or later, and it might as well be now to boom our economy.
Yes Cable X X X Google's program could do nothing but good Faster workflow, more efficient incoming and Please make this happen. for Bellingham residents and businesses. outgoing Internet business models are the first to come to mind. Being accepted to the program would also likely generate additional press and publicity for Bellingham.
Yes Other X faster interent no reason do it!!! Yes Other Whatcom county as a whole needs to put the Business, learning, communication. Public I live in Glacier and have nominated Glacier application together with Bellingham and the Safety could grow from the connectivity of and Whatcom county for google. As a former other municipalities. broad band in eastern whatcom county. board member of the Foothill Mt Baker Chamber of Commerce, worked to get borad band in the foothilols beyond Maple Falls. I believe this google initative is the only real chance we would have in the next 5-10 years to get broadband here in and Silver Lake. Have This type of broad band would greatly inprove livibility and workability in all Whatcom county.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham is a prime market for the Work, Gaming. northwest.
Page 59 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Having access to the Google fiber network More access to streaming content online, would allow residents to have increased including television and other video access to a plethora of content available to them online. it would also bolster Bellingham's status as a place for business as it would allow new business to have access to the network for their operations
Yes DSL X X X X The lack of very high speed internet (faster Business and financial research over the than DSL) is starting to put my business at internet is quite important to me so google's quite a disadvantage. It doesn't appear that proposed high speed access would be a very Qwest is going to bring fiber to my office strong advantage for me. building anytime in the near or medium future.
Yes Cable X X To me, one of the most important aspects of Streaming high definition video with the living in Bellingham is the progressive attitude opportunity to one day subscribe to a la cart ip- of its citizens toward technology. Building a tv. Building relationships with possible fiberoptic network would not only solidify our employers through social networks. position as a tech-centric city, but would also create jobs and effectively future-proof our internet infrastructure for the foreseeable future.
Yes Cable X X The benefits outweigh the negatives, it would With the availability of streaming media such create jobs which the area desperately needs, as netflix growing by the day the usefulness of it would also give consumers an alternative to ultra high speed internet is pretty limitless. the Comcast Monopoly
Page 60 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Given developments in cloud computing (and I currently work with large genetic datasets related distributed technologies), it's my view (>30 TB)and even in a derived state, the pipe that computation is moving away from the is the limiting factor. Generally, growth of client to a more centralized model. For this to data is happening at an exponential rate. happen effectively, the rate at which data is There are a variety of ways to distribute the transferred needs to be increased by an order computational problems dealing with this of magnitude. The fiber wire that Google is data, but in my experience, the network slows proposing more than meets this requirement. things to a halt. Additionally, working as a The probability that the city of Bellingham software contractor, I spend 90% of my time lures any big tech to the area in the near working over remote desktop, Citrix, ssh, an future is pretty small. That said, I think a host other remote protocols. An in increase in of smaller tech firms would see Bellingham as network bandwidth would make my life much a viable place to be if the city had fiber easier and more productive. infrastructure. In addition, I think you would see an increased number of Software Engineers who make their living remotely see Bellingham as the perfect place to setup shop. Though, I may be biased:-)
Yes Wireless X X X It would be a great opportunity. Watching TV shows Nope!
Yes Cable X X Any improvement in the communications Streaming media, less time spent on the infrastructure before it becomes necessary is computer attempting to connect and a plus. Faster connections would allow the download. community to not only help set the model for high speed communications, but would also allow residents greater accessibility to information through citywide wireless networks supported by a fiber optic system.
Page 61 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X It could greatly support the local businesses. Uploading large files, I am an author that regularly sends files to publishers.
Yes Wireless X X The main provider for internet now is Streaming video such as Netflix is quickly Comcast. It would be nice to give them some becoming the new way to watch movies and competition and to give us, the residents more this would improve that. options. Yes DSL X X Because anything that enhances the flow of I use DSL both at home and at work. Faster information is a good thing to gather into our speeds will allow my work to flow more easily toolbox. Yes Cable X X The internet in this country does not compete Downloading video. no with that in other countries. Yes Cable X X improved technology opportunities, potential economic benefits Yes Cable X Because we should be in Google's good Stress relief. Just do it. Seriously. graces before they take over the world.
Yes Cable because we are one of the most gaming technologically advanced cities and could benefit from something like this Yes Cable X X Bellingham should encourage more tech Online School, work from home (5 people) companies to relocate here.
Page 62 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Most of the business communications are For the home - television, videos, security, Both at home and in business, we run most of becoming more and more reliant not just and any type of communication will be highly our operations on the Google platform. Most Internet communications, but high speed effected by ultra-fast Internet connections. of their services are free and have immensely Internet communication that allows us to helped our business and personal seamlessly communicate with partners across communication. They believe in a system the globe. I am a small manufacturing where information is open and shared, not business owner, located here in Bellingham, "owned" and hidden from people for the sake who partners with several companies around of making money. I can't recommend Google the country, as well as around the world. enough as the best partner for anyone to Much of our R&D designs must be shared and partner with. I'm willing to help in many ways if collaborated, and frankly Internet speeds in help is needed for this application process. Bellingham do not always suffice. We are in the process of finding a new location, and have had to eliminate some locations due to the lack of high enough speed Internet, and frankly are looking at other communities if necessary. Bringing in Google Fiber would be a huge asset for us.
Yes DSL X X X Its good for business, young people and Its good to be up to date on high tech, if Lets do it! It would pull the progressive would also give the city great publicity. More affordable. elements of the city together even if there are young people would want to live/move here. detractors.
Yes Cable X X There's potential for job creation for the city Better and faster delivery of video services and the potential to attract new businesses that rely on high-sped Internet service.
Page 63 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X I assume our initial proposal would be s I moved here in 1990 because there was In about 1991 U.S.West (now Quest) [re;preliminary look at the possibility. The idea Internet access for my business. Move data, announce they were planning to build a fiber would need to be mutually developed and move graphics, servers. network for the entire city. A demo project then negotiated.Approval would then for the Why did they decide not to? first time be possible. The cost of trenching can be a big problem. There are some ways to avoid this.
Yes Cable X X X is a good idea to have super fast internet I search the web a lot and will be beneficial to have different provider other than comcast. Yes Cable X Creates jobs!!!! Two computers now. More efficiency. Yes Cable X X new technology of fiber optics is state of the Ultra fast downloads Would attract new businesses to the area if it art. Also would bring a 4th provider of internet is as advertised access to Bellingham
Yes Cable X Competition is good. Right now the only I deal with High Deff video footage a lot and Please do not post my e-mail address internet provider I know of is Comcast. If they could use the boost in speed for upload and somewhere it can be seen by the general had competition it could bring prices down. download. internet public. Plus job creation is always a good thing.
Yes Cable X X I think that Bellingham should explore this Web hosting for small businesses opportunity that Google has presented since it will open up a vast array of new options for its residents. Yes Cable X X Having increased speed would make movies development of high speed related businesses possible. Yes Cable would be benifitial to buisnesses, and other Well hoping to work as a developer i could i would like to also say i live on chuckanut dr. potential clientel not to mention let bellingham see our team building/conferencing/Editing which should also be put in as part of the area test new technologies not avalible to most. simultainousy using google speeds. covered. thanks
Page 64 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X The amount of effort required has minimal I do much of my work online, and also use Ultra high speed internet would free people impact in comparison to the potential benefit online sources of media for entertainment. from bondage to current high-priced, to Bellingham's economy and its residents' Higher speed would help me greatly in both comparatively low quality internet provider quality of life. America is truly behind in this areas. service. Because of the increasing amount of internet access/speed area compared to other streaming or downloadable media (TV, nations, and we need to be on the forefront of movies, music) available online, ultra high moving toward the future. speed internet access would potentially allow many to leave cable behind and turn online for their sources of entertainment. Currently, there is a trend among people who are trying to save money to cancel their expensive cable packages and switch to watching shows online, often hooking their TVs up to the internet, which is now possible via a variety of methods. Others simply opt to watch on their laptops.
Yes Cable X X X improved access to high speed internet; convenience on home computers. necessity Just do it. competition for Comcast (their monopoly on business computers. My business is a very makes me crazy). Jobs. WWU. Leading edge high user of internet broadband. Much of our technology. Improve options for future growth. usage is currently "cloud" technology.
Yes Cable X X Speed is good. See #6 Yes Cable X X Bellingham, due to its close proximity to I work part of the time from a home office on Seattle has a culture of technology. I real time issues with customers of the personally work for a software development company I work for. this requires me logging company and think the benefits of a ultra-high into the customer's computer over a speed internet connection in the city could broadband connection and the attract many technology companies to the city implementation of a ultra-high speed which could create jobs and increase the conection would allow me to respond to my competitiveness of companies that already customers more quickly operate here
Page 65 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Other X X A marvelous opportunity to develop new and work at home becomes achievable Go for this. The construction inconvenience expanding businesses in Bellingham will be forgotten after service begins.
Yes Cable X X It would clearly give Bellingham an advantage Participating in next generation roll outs of in attracting clean high tech jobs and other entertainment technology, hi def audio and industries. visual communication. My significant other is a software developer who could use this connection for his work.
Yes Cable X X X Bellingham has a large population of tech Movies/Entertainment, work from home with savy individuals, both in colleges and in the the ability to transfer large files quickly, real longer term population. Ultra-high speed time, high quality long distance internet would allow businesses and communication. individuals to conduct more business virtually from Bellingham, bringing more commerce and jobs. Also, as a leading education community in Washington this would be an excellent way to further boost the technical credentials of the community
Yes DSL X X COB should submit proposal because fiber Currently my provider is Qwest and they have optic will offer faster internet services for a fiber optic option, but I can't use it because businesses, schools, and residents. my neighborhood is not equiped.
Yes Cable X X X Google Fiber would be a great addition to our Online data backup Please help to bring Google Fiber to this city community. Imagine this great northwest HD video streaming (netflix...ect) city... now with the fasted internet in the High speed VPN networks. country. Yes Cable X X We're a great representative microcosm of Home office efficiency. the USA. Streaming media. Yes Cable X X Improved competitiveness Video chat, movie streaming
Page 66 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X This is a great opportunity for B'ham to be in Educational streaming; file-sharing; media Doesn't B'ham already have a fiber-optic the forefront of hi-speed broadband services. access to name just a few. infrastructure of some significance in place? There needs to be more competition in the broadband arena.
Yes DSL X X Increases in bandwidth have all but slowed to Pirating thousands of hours of music and This is an opportunity for Bellingham. We're a crawl in the last 5 years due to corporate movies. Just kidding, seriously though, not talking about doubling speeds, or even greed and the desire to inflate the value of between Netflix, Hulu and other bandwidth tripling, we're talking 50x the speed. It'd be their infrastructure. By allowing Google to set hungry services on the internet, the only like upgrading your 1998 vintage AOL account up a new choice in broadband service they option is to increase bandwidth, In a few years (remember AOL?) to the fastest package that will force companies like Comcast, Qwest, etc from now people will wonder how we ever Comcast currently provides. Now think of the to improve their own broadband services to lived without on demand access to every difference in services there. In 1998 you had compete with a connection that could be up to movie ever created in high definition delivered email, instant messages, and you could "ask 50 times faster than their top tier service. to your TV over the internet. Before you know jeeves" for directions to a concert and you it most home phone calls, video conferencing, MIGHT be able to find some dated map, but television and movie purchases as well as dont expect turn by turn navigation. Now 12 viewings will be done with some use of the years later we're using skype for phone calls internet. Google knows that for the United and video conferencing, we're watching high States to continue to be a key player in the definition video (albeit achingly slow with my development of the internet we need to 7mbps Qwest DSL line), I myself have an compete with nations who use govt. funding to email service that only stores email over the subsidize their broadband expansion. web, I use google's open office package for its word processor and spreadsheet, etc. Ill finish this up with a question. Bellingham is obviously concerned about the cost of luring Google into B'ham. But riddle me this, what could the potential cost be by waiting 10 years for Comcast and Qwest to catch up to the bandwidth speeds Google is talking about providing? This is 10 years of infrastructure updates in one big project, although the short term costs in this weakened economy may seem staggering, in 10 years we may view the choice to turn down Google's endeavor similarly to someone's decision about whether to purchase computers for school use, or whether to lay down telephone wiring, or even
Page 67 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X For the reasons you mention plus continuing Faster service My principal concern in this is one that I have to position B'ham as a forward-looking (and have expressed) about the present state community of affairs regarding internet (and Cable TV) provision to our community: I would hope that this does not result in a private corporation getting a defacto monopoly on providing this service. We need to rethink information technologies and make them Public Utilities. As it is now, with both Internet provision and Cable TV, the systems are mostly designed to provide benefits to the corporations that provide them, not benefits or options to the customers that subscribe to them.
Yes Cable X X The future is definitely fiber and as we are on Streaming high definition movies and being We're going to need it sooner or later and I or near the fiber links between Seattle and ready for the ultra high definition TV has on believe it would be a lot cheaper at the Vancouver it only makes sense to tap into the slate for the next 4 or 5 years, definition present time when Google is doing testing ultra high speed. that regular broadband cable would not be than in the future will have it and it won't be able to support. unique. Bellingham would draw diversified businesses because of the availability of fast fiber optic Better VOIP for both home and businesses. technology.
Yes DSL X X X High speed internet is an essential resource It would allow me to work from home for businesses to operate at their fullest (uploading, downloading and sharing large potential - especially with more of the market files between people) moving to an online presence.
Additionally, there is NO presence of affordable GOOD service here. Clearwire is awful and Comcast splits service, resulting in well below average data transfer rates.
Page 68 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Competition against the cable companies I am a web developer and content archivist. I need to download a LOT of information concurrently. Yes Cable X X I think another avenue for Internet service I think the faster the better - one can surf the I think anything that can be done to undo the should be embraced. Comcast is a monopoly Web, download (whatever) and watch movies reign of Comcast should be adopted. We in Whatcom County and it should be or news content more efficiently. consumers are at the mercy of that darn challenged! conglomerate and have no alternative option at present if we want Internet service. In Bellingham there is no Fios or any other company except for Comcast. Please invest in our Internet future!
Yes Cable X X X We in Bellingham have a very diverse group My home would benefit from the ability to of very progressive minded people. Between more efficiently transfer the video editing the needs of even the colleges and the projects we try to take on when able to. This hospital, not to mention all the peripheral is something that is primarily for personal and offices in the healthcare field, speed of shared extended family benefit, but also holds information and the physical capacity for interest well above that level for myself and electronic information is becoming ever more my family. Having the transfer speed important. Bellingham has established itself available that would come with this ultra high as 'bigger than we look' and been well ahead speed fiber would allow us to attempt taking it of the curve in modern progress; this beyond personal enjoyment to a form of opportunity with Google would be a wonderful income, a foray into my own business, and and natural fit to carry that forward. beyond that potentially to a successful business.
Page 69 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X I think it would help the community in several Several in my family would make use of it; ways. also, I teach at Whatcom Community college, where we still struggle with internet access problems for students in rural areas. I'd say access is a concern for at least several students (up to 15% of them) in all of my classes. I teach composition, and it is crucial to be able to join in online discussions, get peer and instructor feedback, and turn in papers via internet.
Yes DSL X X I think it would benefit members of the Greater/improved internet access for my high I am excited that Bellingham is considering community and help bind community school and college aged children. this: I think it is forward thinking. resources (schools, businesses, non-profits, governmental agencies). Yes Cable X X Sounds like a cutting edge project that could For both personal and work parts of my life, be a great benefit to the city. high speed internet is very important. And I think developing as many alternatives to the current Comcasts of the world would be beneficial. Google is a great company with many positive contributions to the WWW and, through it, to larger society. Let's be part of it if we can.
Yes Cable X X Yes, Bellingham needs to be on the cutting I do a lot of my ordering and website work for Let's be sure that it's affordable and has equal edge of technology. Our residents are tech my school libraries at home. access for all! savvy and would take advantage of increased speed. Yes Wireless X X X because we need to advance our ability to steaming video access the internet at very high speeds
Yes Cable X X Dependable high speed access opens up a The interesting thing about technology Need help? myriad of opportunities for business and advances is that we always find ways to use people who work from home. Time is money. them and then thirst for more.
Page 70 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X Fits with overall tecnology orientation of the Need better internet communication and No city. competition. Yes Wireless X X X The future economic development in our Think how much time one would be able to county and city, and the living wage jobs that save, and what one could accomplish with are a part of that, will be driven by information that that extra time that is now used waiting technology. We can be either the leader, or for that download. the follower in the development of systems to deliver that technology to our business community. The communities that offer that technology to the business community will the communities that attract high tech software, and related companies, and the high paying jobs that those companies spawn. Offers like this seldom come around more than once. Go for it.
Yes DSL X X X Provide an incentive for high tech businesses Less tiem wasted waiting for Comcast when to move into the area with their associated downloading. higher paying wages. Another bonus- Environmentally sensitive.
Page 71 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X Every business, regardless of industry, is online training and distance learning, content becoming more a "tech" company. To be acquisition (movies, TV shows, music), rich competitive in the new global economy, media, teleworking with live video and screen- organizations will increasingly rely on the sharing, to name a few Internet. Business volume and profitability will be a function of the availability and magnitude of high-speed Internet connections. As businesses become decentralized, people will rely on their home Internet connections to do much of their work. A competitive and knowledgeable worker makes a competitive business.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham is poised to be a technology center. We have most of the amenities that technology workers are looking for, we have a high class university and we are centrally located between Vancouver and Seattle. Additional communications capacity will only better our chances for landing more clean technologies businesses in Bellingham.
Yes Cable X X fiber rules! media
Page 72 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X I believe that an ultra-high-speed network could provide substantial opportunities for Bellingham, not only for how it may serve existing businesses and organizations, but for how it might draw new ones. As just one example, I am in discussions with a company that is looking at Bellingham as a possible location for a telepresence (near-virtual-reality video conferencing) facility. A Google Fiber network could, therefore, significantly increase the appeal of our community to this investor.
Yes DSL X X X Google is on the cutting edge of Internet I hope that this would be affordable (less than usage and being part of this puts us there as 50 per month?). Current rates seem a bit well. High speed broadband opens up many much. work from home possibilities as well.
Yes Cable X Feb. 8th, 2010 we finally find a company that I am currently looking at going back to school Please let those that live 5+ miles out also did high speed at the house. But we had dial- full time and some of that is going to be on- receive the benefits when we get the high up from Juno for 7 years. But Broadstripe is line. The faster the speed would be great! It speed from Google! :) still not the fastest. might even mean I would work from home.
Yes Other X It will encourage competition, dilute monopoly It would give an advantage to any business power, put Bellingham businesses ahead of with high bandwidth requirements. other communities, and contribute to the USA catching up with other 1st world countries.
Yes Wireless X X Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!!! And having the fiber optic Who wouldn't want faster internet? I do like the fact that the COB thinks enough cable and ultra-high speed network will help The possibilities offered by ultra-high speed of its citizens to ask their opinion on such Bellingham to be more attractive to future internet are almost as endless as the internet matters as this. business and industry - providing another itself. opportunity to create more jobs!
Page 73 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Because, fiber internet would be an essential, High definition video, faster load times, less Fiber is good for you. integral asset, to um, you know, utilize. time wasted on waiting for pages to load.
Yes DSL X X Because it will allow the residents of More content delivered over the internet to my Bellingham greater access to the marketplace home. Gaming would certainly be faster as of ideas that is the internet. welll
Yes Cable X X Ultra high speed internet access will promote "virtually at work" connection to my workplace, It would be a great tool for my business too. businesses to move to the Bellingham area. allowing telecommuting to be more realistic We are launching a software as a service It will allow existing businesses to do things and without limitations business and ultra high speed internet access not possible before, like truly effective will enable us to provide an unparalleled level telecommuting. High bandwidth applications of service to customers will also be possible bringing more economic vitality.
Yes Cable X X Any competition for Comcast is good as far as It will give consumers an additional option for I'm concerned. Internet services. Yes Cable X To build infrastructure of this scale can only benefit our city. Yes Cable X X i think this would be great, i believe it would Everything would be so much faster! I also i am very happy that our city officials are great badly need jobs as well as attract future develop web sites in my spare time, this considering this opportunity! Thanks! technology companies to our area. It would would allow me to host my own sites at home. give our city a very innovative and progressive profile!
Yes DSL X X This will attract more businesses into Telecommuting, and streaming music and Bellingham. Netflix movies. Yes DSL X X Economic recovery and growth is going to Blogging, streaming music and movies, require investment of time, capital and energy telecommuniting to work in order to reduce to attract and sustain businesses that provide pollution. living-wages jobs for members of our community. Private access to the same powerful broadband network will help persuade more residents to live within the city limits.
Page 74 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X Same reason we update computers and race I edit major sized video files. I have to If we wait, this becomes a reality elsewhere, cars. Faster=Better success. package them on DVD because the what will it cost Bellingham to install a fiber bandwidth is tiny at the moment. I would love grid later? to be able to send large files to clients accross town faster. Yes Cable X X For faster internet Downloading files faster no Yes Cable X X Right now there is only one option for hi- Phone, internet, movie and tv content (Hulu), speed access at the consumer level, which video & picture sharing, cloud computing, will soon be outdated as more bandwidth online backup, the list goes on. intensive content becomes available online.
Yes Cable X X because it would open up a new educational review video casts to use in my classroom. world for my family and me
Yes Cable X The current capacity of our network options will not last forever. Yes Cable X X - This infrastructure is VALUABLE. This is an - I'm a software development engineer. This This is an opportunity to be on the cutting opportunity to have Google help make it kind of connection will help me edge. There is sure to be significant available to us. Not an externalization by develop/experiment with cloud computing innovation in Bellingham with a resource like Google at our expense. technologies that are expected to become this available. - A high quality option for consumers. intrinsic to future systems, if not the dominant paradigm. Possibly starting with Google's ChromeOS machines. - Bellingham-wide distributed/collective file system. - A new service like YouTube, but in High Definition, for Bellinghammers. - Cloud computing benefits would be easily obtainable by Bellingham residents. - I could obviously make this a very long list.
Page 75 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X X Just because. Comcast price is out of reach Movies, TV, Streaming Music and generally of most people and DSL is slower. Both better perfomrance Qwest and comcast require bundling to get the lowest price.
Yes Cable X Availability to a much broader group of people I do a lot of e-mail, video, website, and non- would open many business, social, and profit work over the internet. community opportunities. Yes Cable X X high speed access to digital information is More video communications, a continued When you bring true high speed into a home critical to expanding the educational level of move away from buying stuff to using those or business it can open doors for new uses our families and to insure that local things online (books, movies, software, we can't imagine yet. When I brought high- businesses have every advantage possible in gadgets, etc) speed into my house, it changed the way my a global economy. family and I utilized the computer and how we watched media in a very positive way.
Yes Cable X X X As Mayor Pike suggested, it seems like this I work out of my home, so connectivity and would create economic opportunity for the city connection speed are critical to me. plus spur competition in leading edge technologies.
Yes Wireless X I use the internet for work and it would be sometimes I work from home and it would be great if it were faster. nice to have very fast internet there
Yes Wireless X X increased bandwidth will help with academic, faster internet access for all types of media our country seems to lag behind many others commercial, government, business and in this area, and it would be great for personal communications bellingham to help lead the charge of innovation
Page 76 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X There are three colleges in this town of This would be extremely valuable if I were to Bellingham is a very easy going, flexible city approximately 80,000. These valued start my own business. My father owns his that welcomes new ideas. I believe that this educational institutions provide opportunities, own business and requires dependable, high would be an excellent choice for Google to try research and skills that individuals and the speed internet access. I frequently provide out their new ultra-high speed internet. I am community need to grow and succeed. Having tech support for him, often times dealing with confident we would give excellent feedback ultra-high speed internet would increase the Comcast (his current internet provider) to sort and be as supportive as a community can be. productivity and effectiveness while out issues that would not be a problem if there decreasing costs. Communicating ideas and was more reliable, ultra-high speed service information to other schools and available. If I were to take over his company establishments would be made easier and when he retires, having the best internet more efficient. This would profit more than just access would be a huge factor in my decision the people of Bellingham and Google, but of if I wanted to stay in Bellingham or relocate everyone who principles this research. to a more tech friendly city. The city of Bellingham has been growing over the past couple years due to its attractive landscapes and small city aesthetics. Having ultra-high speed internet access to accompany this growth would make Bellingham all the more appealing and encourage further growth. This city has been hit rather hard by the economic recession and needs all the advantages it can get to bounce back. There is a high number of well educated people in this city, many, graduates from Western Washington University. These individuals rely on their internet access to continue their growth knowledge and learning. Ultra-high speed internet would only help them in their pursuits of a greater understanding of our world.
Yes Cable This could be a very beneficial tool to attract Medical records, streaming HD-video business to the community. These speeds advanced communications systems. are important for many high end technology companies.
Page 77 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Fiber optic is the future of internet I imagine I would grow into it. I expect the in communication. Advanced countries like the future movies would be more available. Sweden are making greater use of it.
Yes None X X As an employee of a small business that is All of my internet usage is work related as I heavily reliant on internet speeds, having don't own a personal computer. access to faster internet would be incredibly beneficial, creating a more effective work place. Yes Cable X X X Get a "public option" competing with the Personal use outragiously expensive existing for-profit services and perhaps reach areas currenly not served by any ISPs Yes Cable X X So that our community can realize the full Entertainment, communication, access to benefits of technology and the information information in several forms. age Yes DSL X X Our current Internet access providers in Bellingham is filled with entrepreneurial The United States overall is way behind other Bellingham are non-competitive and very people - I could see residents using cheap, countries in providing fast, affordable Internet expensive; I welcome the chance to use a high speed Internet to start new businesses access to its citizens, to the detriment of our faster and cheaper service! that have a global reach. country.
Yes DSL X This is a wonderful opportunity to get on the Web TV, Business opportunities and many This is truly a chance of a lifetime to grow out cutting edge of technology and add yet more that have not yet been imagined. communities infrastructure in a way that will another asset to this great city. It is also an be felt for decades to come. Please don't let it an avenue for the city to attract new slip away, we all will regret if we don't try. perspective companies to our community.
Yes Wireless X X Yes, if the technology is available why would a It will just make life more efficient. It is the In Europe they have internet speeds 5 to 10 city not want to be on the cutting edge. It future. Why wait for it if it is available. times faster than the USA. The vendors seems odd to want to ignore it and have other offering us the service purposely slow down cities take advantage of the better service. the speeds. Google is trying to break the artificial bottleneck.
Page 78 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X The program would benefit our several Ability to work from home. colleges, high schools and university, our “green” paperless businesses and citizen lifestyles, and our technology centered businesses/upstarts.
Yes Cable X X We need alternatives to Comcast, Google will can/will put Bellingham on the map.
Yes Cable X X Business processes are increasingly web- The internet is a revolutionary communication The internet is, by far, the coolest and most based. The demand for broadband capacity tool and educational device. Using Google revolutionary thing that we have. If we were will grow exponentially. Ultra-high speed Fiber to speed its function will improve to take measures as a city to ensure it's broadband will spur business development individuals ability to process research and expansion and development at a local level, it from the small home office to the large learn. is undoubtable that our community itself will company. I very strongly endorse efforts to be strengthened. GO GOOGLE FIBER! make this happen. It also seems a powerful first step to expanding access to the internet to those in our community who are still without it.
Yes DSL X Fast and reliable internet would greatly I am a Computer Science student at WWU, increase our residential and business growth and currently my home internet is too slow to throughout Bellingham. run many online websites and programs. It woulds seriously benefit me to be able to have a reliable, high-speed internet connection for my schooling.
Yes Wireless X X X SPEED! Clearwire is crap. Comcast is overpriced. We need reliable internet! And the speed will allow a house full of roommates to use the internet simultaneously.
Page 79 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X Investment in infrastructure Web based commerce, entertainment and potential business development, along with increased ability to work from home
Yes DSL X X Job creation I often work from home. I teach at the university. Yes Cable X X Comcast has to much of a strangle hold on everything I currently use comcast for Comcast has to much of a strangle hold on this city this city Yes Cable X X WE ARE THE BIGGEST LITTLE TOWN ON ANY TIME I AM NOT SPENDING WAITING THE COAST AND A GREAT FOR FILE TRANSFERS CAN BE SPENT REPRESENTATIVE MODEL OF SMALL AND DOING ANY NUMBER OF THINGS. GLOBAL BUSINESS...AS WELL AS OUR EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC AND MEDICAL POPULATION...
Yes Cable X X This has many potential pluses, including, in download and upload speed, increased no particular order, ultra fast service, a break graphic ability to advertise, speed necessary in the current monopoly by Comcast, a for expansion and yet unknown new chance to make Bellingham a model city and processes (happening daily) improve an already wonderful place to work and live.
Yes DSL X X I think this is a great opportunity for the Faster connectivity to web pages and maybe I residents of Bellingham. 1st because of the will learn something futuristic and useful. increased technology capacity for private (me) and commercial users. And the commercial users could bring more jobs to the city. Bellingham needs for jobs!
Yes Cable X X Increased speed translates to less time and Continued use to access internet, Instant Play opens up more choice in selecting a server. movies and music from Netlix
Page 80 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Dial-up X X Not only for a competitive advantage, and a Interconnectivity in the event of a community- I acknowledge that pursuing this opportunity practical and realistic move into the tech-age, wide mass casulty incident or natural disaster. will be a tremendous burden on city staff but also to ensure greatest connectivity for a Increased ability to telecommute. already overburdened. If this application is community that can be scattered and divided successful, that extra effort will be well worth by access to technology. it. If not, I feel badly for all those who will have taken on extra work when they've no time available to do so!
Yes Cable X X X This sounds like an exciting advance in i could remotely control lights, thermostat, I would like to see this and wouldn't complain internet/networking technology. coffee pot...who knows, the possibilities are about my street being closed for a few hours if limitless that was necessary
Page 81 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X It would attract high quality businesses and people.
Money spent on fundamental research and infrastructure leads to all kinds of unforeseen new opportunities.
I'm 68 years old. I retired here from Boulder Colorado two years ago. I signed up for Clearwire because that's all I could get.
My wife and I both have an iMac and and Apple laptop. It would be great to not have to wait around for every little thing to download.
Every time I go over seas and come back to America I feel distress at what a third world train wreck America is letting itself become.
So Google's Fiber would make me feel better about that, too.
Page 82 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Residents of Bellingham will benefit from I am a web developer and make daily use of Google Fiber (GF) in several clear and my connection to the internet. There is a meaningful ways: 1) GF will create new direct correlation between reliable, affordable opportunities for clean, compact local high speed connectivity and my contributions business and will help to minimize to the local economy. environmental impacts related to economic growth; 2) GF will help to narrow the "digital divide" and will make high speed connectivity available to residents and organizations that might otherwise not have access to this service; 3) GF will introduce a much-needed alternative to Comcast for high speed internet access in this market and help to keep service rates affordable for all; 4) GF and any related municipal changes will help to identify Bellingham as a destination for information workers and businesses into the future; 5) GF will enhance Bellingham's public image as a future-minded and technologically savvy community.
Yes Cable X X It would bring many more job opportunities as Doing online classes without having to worry well as provide a fast internet for Western about internet down times. students. Yes Cable X X X Being first is better than playing catch up later Seamless Streaming Video at full HD quality - My main concern is that google will become improved telecommunication ability intrenched and then when they have us committed, they pass on the infrastucture costs on to us after the fact or charge unrealistic prices to continue the service. Regardless it would be better than the current service infrastructure vaailable in b'ham for the home consumer
Page 83 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X The opportunities for new high tech I would hope to use the internet connection to this is an opportunity to bring in outside businesses and economic development seem do better online video chatting with my family investment into our community that does not like too good of an opportunity to pass up, and friends. come about often and would help us especially since high tech firms often like to locate in places like Bellingham because of its high quality of life.
Yes Cable X X This will give the City visibility to attract new I primarily see the new network as a business Do not let the construction result in a matrix of business, and diversify. If the City is smart tool. I'm not sure that the average home 3-foot wide trench patches throughout town. about it, they can use the Google project to owner will greatly benefit immediately. Maybe someday we'll get rid of the eyesores define a business core, thereby increasing However, the open network will allow for of overhead phone and cable lines. density, reducing future sprawl, and competition that should lead to competitive maintaining the quality of life in the rates. surrounding areas.
Yes DSL X X X A significant number of students live in I am a light internet user, so I could imagine Thank you for considering our town! Bellingham. They would benefit greatly from my downloads being much faster, which having access to ultra-high speed internet. would be more convenient for my lifestyle. I could also see this opening opportunities for people who do not currently have internet because of a lack of affordable options to "get connected." This would benefit the Bellingham community!
Yes Cable X X X Bellingham is lacking a strong technology Telecommuting is a major benefit of home sector, even given our proximity to Seattle. high speed internet - we could pair this with Bringing a fiber project like this to Bellingham an encouragement of telecommuting program would attract a lot of high tech workers to the for local businesses, leading to reductions in region, and as a consequence more high tech traffic and locally generated pollution. jobs.
Yes DSL X X cable competion is much needeed work from home
Page 84 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X I foresee Google Fiber spurring business I am interested in developing either a small I intend to follow Bellingham's progress on investment in the city, and if Bellingham's business or a community nonprofit, for which any potential Google Fiber application closely. application were successful it would be a high speed internet access would be significant determinant in whether I remain or necessary to increase productivity and remain return to Bellingham after I graduate from competitive. WWU.
Yes Cable X X Because it would be insane for our city to be If I list one I would have to list 300! Must have, raise my taxes! left technologically behind - this is a no brainer!
Page 85 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X X In my observations, most people use the Stated with the release of Chrome OS, An investment in Google's fiber infrastructure Internet primarily for communication (e-mail, Google envisions all future computer-use to will not significantly benefit the residents of Skype), entertainment (YouTube, occur on the Internet. This means we could do Bellingham for another decade or more. Some videogames), and work/research (search all word processing, slideshow presentations, day, our technological demands will require engines, CNN.com, etc.). All of these services and spreadsheet work in browser such lightning-fast Internet, but until then it will are provided by current broadband applications, rather than using Microsoft office only benefit videogamers and YouTube power- connections, which are mostly managed by software. This is great because it allows the users. Take it from me; my generation spends Comcast. I cannot imagine how Google's user to access their data from any location in more time on the Internet than any other! Fiber connection will make email or Internet- the world. browsing any faster in a meaningful way. The biggest change will be that we could watch high-definition YouTube videos without having to wait for them to load (something that currently does not take very long anyways). I believe an investment in a fiber infrastructure would be justified if it was managed as a public utility, not as a privately owned service; OR if Google's fees are much lower than the competition's (like Comcast). I have nothing but good feelings for Google, but public dollars could be better spent on other things like fixing up the waterfront (I know, I know: easier said than done!).
I support Google's fiber Internet plan only if it will free us from Comcast's monopoly. If so, Bellingham's residents will probably save more money in the long run.
Yes Cable X X X I feel that the overall benefits outweigh the for use in my small business no drawbacks.
Page 86 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X It would be a major step forward, and help This make start up tech businesses keep Bellingham on the tech map, as well as substantially easier, especially with the ability promote its expansion. to run public servers from the home.
Yes Wireless X X X X The fact is clear: the internet is the source for Actually being able to work more out of the Living near the WWU campus I have found emerging market participants and leveling the office (visting clients) and use my (wireless) the current carrier wireless pipes totally playing field for all businesses by creating cellphone for more functions while on the go. jammed to such an extent that even my universal access. Also, fiber optic cable and wireless phone is challenged during peak wireless enhancements (due to our student wireless hours. Other wireless carriers topography barriers) are necessary I have used have similar problems near malls infrastructure upgrades to support enhanced and after school hangouts due to the sheer digital capacity to all city residents. Deciding volume of youth using wireless devices. to install such a system city wide and be proactive about the benefits of ultra high speed transmission would have enormous positive benefits both for content sharing and user efficiencies.
Yes Cable X X Knowing it will take a long time, it would be wise to start as soon as possible. The thought Sometimes you have to think of people who that it would create jobs is enough of a factor need the ultra-high speed for business for me. whether in home or office.
Yes Cable X X Ultra-high speed internet would be very useful My husband and I both have buisness and tool to have in Bellingham. More businesses jobs that rely on the internet and ultra-high might consider Bellingham and maybe bring speed would make a difference in our more family wage jobs to town. everyday lives.
Yes Cable X X Infrastructure builds jobs. tele-commute Yes Cable X X Create more competition and lower costs. Downloading
Yes Cable X X Having an ultra-high speed Internet would allow Bellingham industry to diversify into more high tech areas.
Page 87 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Having an ultra-high speed Internet would allow Bellingham industry to diversify into more high tech areas. Yes Dial-up X X Potential for Jobs and growth video conections NO Yes Cable X X X If you dont try life will pass by us...we need to I imagine that I can keep up with the rest of try and compete for any potentials that might the world come our way...Bellingham is a wonderful community but also needs some employment opportunities especially now!
Yes Cable X X We are only going to use more and more As a teacher I do a lot of work through a If we don't do it now we will be talking about it bandwidth. Need to be a leader. remote connection and it would make that again in 10 years and be behind the rest of much easier. As of now there are many files the country that I just can't work on at home
Yes Wireless X X I believe fast internet (with free infrastructure) working from home would be a lot easier (tele would be a huge step forward for the commuting) as would downloading technological advancement of our community. documents, pictures, movies etc. and staying in touch with friends and family.
Yes DSL X X we have a large and active computing I could watch the city council meetings as they population (several colleges) happen, it would increase the potential for people to expand their home based businesses. Yes Wireless X X I feel like Bellingham is cutting edge in many Assuming it is affordable, it would just be nice ways - bringing in the potential for jobs while to have a reliable and fast internet connection. creating opportunities for more green living through telecommunicating... That is what we should be about - an economy that provides adequate salaries while maintaining a sustainable perspective, small footprint etc.
Page 88 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X Bellinghamsters are tech-minded, at the same I would be able to work from home. I would Bring it on! Comcast is too expensive and time conscious of the environment. The area also enjoy watching more video on tvfrom the could use competition! is beautiful.jobs would be welcomed. net
Yes Cable X X If you build it they will come. Replace my expensive Comcast TV cable with content from the web. Yes Cable X X X Bellingham needs to be more attractive to Phone, movies, internet service. I could also Please get Google to come on in! technology companies to bring more job run my business servers out of my house. opportunities here. Computers are here to stay, so lets embrace them!
Yes Cable X X This technology has the potential to bring Faster streaming of multimedia content to our technology companies to our community. roku, bluray, and our home computer network.
Yes Cable X X As our community strives to remain vibrant, Work from the home made easier and more we need to embrace clean technologies that capable. further that cause, such as Google's Fiber.
Yes Wireless X X Bellingham is already behind the curve.
Yes Cable X X A fiber network would be a great attraction for I would expand my use of the internet to No. small businesses. entertainment as well as information.
Yes Wireless X X I visited my friend in Mountain View, California Being able to use video-conferencing with out and it was amazing to have internet of state friends and family. Store larger files everywhere. It's really important to many of on the internet, instead of on my ancient the impoverished in out community to be able computer. to have access to internet and I think this could definitely help have more affordable internet options.
Page 89 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X I believe that fast internet access should be I do a lot of work from home, and my kids I think Bellingham is a perfect community for a available to all, and now it is prohibitively need internet access for school work. Plus test project like this. It is not too large, and expensive for many. This is a great step we all use the internet for streaming the population is well educated and internet towards making that a reality. entertainment. The DSL connection we have savvy. I'm sure individuals and businesses currently is not fast enough for us to all use will find many innovative uses for this type of the internet at the same time. service.
Yes Cable X X ultra-high speed internet is the future, the use A connection at home allows greater access of high speed connections are just beginning to media and data, increasing connectivity to be realized and higher speeds will allow and improving the internet experience those future uses to be integrated easier.
Yes Wireless X X It will bring attention and jobs to bham. Not to Watch tv and make phone calls through the This can only be good for our city. There is no mention the super fast downloads. same line. downside.
Yes DSL X X It could bring in new business. It would improve the productivity of my home business. Yes Cable X we need the speed increases and it would I do hd video editing/business over the draw attention to our wonderful city internet, The speed increase would make it easier and expand work potential.
Yes DSL X X Our phone infrastructure is ancient and will not be upgraded anytime soon.
Yes Cable X X Having the ability to move information quickly Collaboration on documents at near real time. will allow the City of Bellingham, its Very handy for research projects. businesses, schools and other types of organizations to take advantage of new I would also use an ultra-high speed technologies. connection for fast access to entertainment.
Page 90 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X To provide tech businesses and residents the My husband and I both work at our computers chance to work with the high speed internet a great deal from home for work and pleasure needed to be competitive with larger cities. and would be thrilled to have that ultra high For residents to be able to work from home speed capability. Students and technology in there by creating a better working town would benefit from the speed. environment without commutes. Good for the city as a whole.
Yes Cable X X X What a golden opportunity for the city to I see a much easier time managing the blogs The potential long-term benefits from a enhance and promote competition in this and websites I'm already involved with. successful application of this technology far area. Most of us have been held hostage to outweighs potential disruptions and additional the likes of Comcast cable for way too long. resources.
Page 91 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Economic expediency. Imagine every child in Bellingham able to Google has an excellent track record in connect to the content aware public school educational support, providing both In today's economy, expediency translates district network at any time, day or night? application and classroom integration as an into survival. Imagine the teacher-student interactivity? encouraged service. Integration in this arena Imagine the learning instead of atavistic Mr. knows no boundary. Google is aware, as are Skate to where the puck is going to be. Ed reruns on one-way television? Now Others, of the $100+ billion/yr. potential imagine that world-wide. Starting here. market in education.
Imagine that student retiring to bed, and the In addition to many other fine qualities, we are desperately needed parent interactivity a community of vision; real vision on all fronts, starting? Homework. Attendance. Real our beautiful locale almost dictates a visionary time. citizenry. We can lead the path to tomorrow. Imagine that parent, after learning of their child's progress, using this resource to I am an computer network manager by trade. advance their ability to contribute to their Google engineers will appreciate our eclectic family and community through their own community for its diverse challenges and education? This actually happened, in the unique position for world-wide access. 1960s, with Sesame Street, where inner city Google corporate will appreciate our adults learned to *read* via a children's community for what we will teach them. television network. Let's do it! Access to learning is no less important to any community, including our own, than water or sewer system.
We need to fill minds and flush ignorance.
Imagine Bellingham in 50 years...
Page 92 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Everyone in the city would benefit. Increased capability on my laptop would be a The sophistication of our technical capabilities great asset to both work and leisure activities. can only be a positive aspect to our livelihoods. We would be foolish to let it slip by. Yes Cable X X This would be good for the citizens of Reliability and greater speed will help me with Bellingham. A worth while project to try for. I all my on-line project. hope you are successful. Right now we are at the mercy of comcast.
Yes Cable X X This would be good for the citizens of Reliability and greater speed will help me with Bellingham. A worth while project to try for. I all my on-line project. hope you are successful. Right now we are at the mercy of comcast.
Yes Cable X X It is a major drawing point for businesses and I had fiber optic in a previous city I lived at. Just do it! residents when deciding where to locate to. It Tremendous success there. The municipality is becoming more important each year. owned it. As cloud computing and applications become more prevalent, high- speed internet becomes more necessary.
Yes DSL X X This is technological innovation of a type we I am a provider of open-source educational need in the United States. Our average content, and the slow upload speeds of my bandwidth for community data transfer is current DSL service impede my ability to terrible by comparison with many other easily upload new content. industrialized nations. Think of the benefits: an infrastructure for supporting new software development and multimedia companies, multimedia exchange between schools, easier "telecommuting" for businesses (reducing travel costs), etc., etc. Why would we not want this???
Yes Cable X Increased competition with Comcast and Less waiting to download large files. Qwest can only be a good thing.
Page 93 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Fast, reliable broadband Internet service at a reasonable price. Yes Cable X I feel that the City of Bellingham should not Ease of obtaining information faster and more Yes would this service lower miss out on this communication tool for its access to materials. internet/cable/phone rates as well since they business potential not to mention the have sky rocketed. residents opportunties. I am a Comcast customer on 5494 BelWest which is considered a bellingham address outside of City limits. Could St. Joseph Hospital also find great use ( medical and business wise from this network.
Yes Cable X X Current comcast service is slow and expensive due to the lack of competition
Yes Cable X It would help attract new businesses and City departments can move some of their individuals to locate here knowing that the city services to internet for the public. Public offered the highest speed internet connection meetings can take place allowing the public to that is possible at this time. "attend" via the high speed connection.
Yes Wireless X X X The potential for really high speed internet is Telecommuting. Sending businiess files to currently limited to Comcast. Competition is prospective clients. good. More and more companies are moving towards telecommuting and high speed is essential. Try downloading files from CMS now....takes forever, even with current "high speed" internet.
Yes Wireless X X It would bring jobs to Bellingham, for one ability to download movies in a timely way, thing, and attract entrepreneurs. and watch videos without having them stop to load. Yes Cable X X X This is a good way to attract higher end It would allow us to have a head-start on Being technologically progressive is a smart business to the community and broaden our where everyone is going to want to be use of public funds, we should take advantage economic base. eventually. Allows greater access to services of this opportunity. and information.
Page 94 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Anything that provides additional internet My husband and I are considering moving to I am especially hopeful that this initiative access for citizens should be explored. internet-based television. We are also would encourage business growth and planning to buy an HD video camera. Faster development. Lack of living wage jobs in internet would make it easier to share movie Bellingham is a huge problem here. clips with our families out-of-town. We also us iChat. Faster internet would give us better connections with people.
Yes Cable X X It would be awesome. Computer, t.v., my husband is a techie and he Just do it! would love it.
Page 95 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X X I think Bellingham is the perfect size for this I am a Computer Science professor at WWU I live on the very edge of the city limits by project. Also, it has a great mix of people, and have longed for a 10 Megabit or faster Squalicum High School. It would be great if from college to retirement that could provide connection for years. I use remote login using the entire city was covered by this proposal! great information on how different groups of windowing environments and the slow speed people can use this high speed internet. makes them very hard to use. I also run my own web servers and e-mail server. Having a super high speed connection would allow me to actually step into the commercial web service business. The prices that google are talking could make that step affordable for me. I also have a consulting business that I own and operate now and then. I'm adding iPhone development to that this year and this could greatly help me in providing support if I get a large number of people to buy iPhone apps from me. And of course, having such a high speed connection opens up much more possibilities that I haven't even thought much about. Having this high speed network available for my students would also be great. I teach networking and this kind of networking would be a great thing to incorporate into my networking classes. It also would give my students great speed for remote access to CS department resources that is painful currently due to speed limits of affordable (to students) DSL and cable modems.
Yes Wireless X X Because the service providers in our area are I am a big video gamer and I also stream a lot Please make this happen! either too slow, or too expensive. This is an of movies from my mac and my Xbox 360. incredible opportunity and will put Bellingham Right now, video streaming is often on the map! interrupted with annoying buffering.
Page 96 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X This is a university town. We should be It would make it much easier for me to run my bringing green and high tech jobs here. Our business off site. Furthermore, I could hire resource based industries are struggling and more contract employees to work offsite- they we need to be proactive. could have convenient access to the office network. The speed matters.
Yes Cable X X It would help attract business development Business interactions and personal use. that depend on high-speed internet access.
Yes Cable X X No harm in applying. Should not have to give Work from home. Faster more convenient use away the store though. Benefit should outway of Internet. costs (and we should think about costs and benefits in long term like an economist as opposed to short/narrow accountant/business view).
Yes Cable X X I am a self employed architect. I spend a lot of I have high speed Comcast service now. My This is the wave of the future anyway. I think it time at construction sites. City wide access wife and I are looking at how to reduce living would draw travelers to Bellingham. When I would allow me to check email, send photos & costs because of the down turn in the travel I need to find internet access to keep in other files to clients, engineers & clients economy so we can remain in Bellingham. touch with my clients. I target cities with easy without going back to my office. This would City wide access would help. internet access when I travel. save time & trips. Probably reduce traffic congestion.
Yes Cable X X competition of services I am completely annoyed that Bhm has no competitors for our competent internet services. Yes DSL X faster and more reliable internet connection More reliable internet connection, since the that is curial for almost every business now dsl is sporadic at best days
Page 97 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X "...including economic development and job My business in nearly 100% dependent on Bellingham is an ideal candidate for this creation, increased technology capacity for consistent high-speed internet service. A project with its location and liberal, public and private uses" Competition for more competitive environment to provide progressive populace. This will help position Comcast would be nice too. those services should result in lower costs. At us as a great place to do business and attract home, use of high speed internet to deliver green jobs movies and television programming would be nice.
Yes Wireless X X Someone has to test it, and if many people I can imagine that I will have faster are willing to try this ultra high speed internet upload/download times on documents needed connection--then why not? Our community is for school. As well as less internet failures out a great size, has a university and many of the blue smaller colleges with students looking for fast internet.
Yes DSL We need something better than Comcast and Running a home server. Comcast needs competition so we don't get charged outrageous premiums!
Yes Cable X X It would increase economic development Increased quantity and quality of online No. opportunities. communications, research and information access. Yes Cable X X Provide more options for internet connection. Better download capabilities and hopefully a more competitive price. Yes Cable X X May provide competition to comcast Competition with TV and cable somewhere down the line Better streaming of media Need to cautious about City expenses to comply Yes Cable X X X In addition to the technical benefits, using the My wife operates a computer-based business Google/Bellingham connection to continue to in our home and we would appreciate being bring high paying technology jobs to the area able to move all of our medial and is a big "win" for the 'ham. communications delivery through the fiber.
Page 98 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X This city is desperate in need of an numerous Yes. I think those of us who usse high-speed opportunity such as this to bring jobs, create internet are often looking for something more revenue, and attract a unique group of people reasonably priced than what is currently in order for its survival. offered - this may be just the answer for which we're looking. Thus, I feel the city should submit a bid, underscoring some of the many attributes our fair city has to offer.
If course there may be a few results we may not care for, but we have to think beyond ourselves by looking at the future of this fair city.
Come on folks, we need to look to the future, like it or not, in order to maintain the life style and amenities for which we enjoy.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham is a thriving community, as a Real-time contact with colleagues in college town with considerable technology academia and industry industry Yes Cable X X X Increase ability for community to network on Implementation of database driven tools for Please please please make a step in the right bigger projects. community development. An example would direction for B'ham. this would be a boon for be the Open Planning Project both community and business in Bellingham
Yes Cable X X There are not very many options for high- Watching streaming tv & movies speed internet in this community. We should put Bellingham on the cutting edge of technology and this is a great opportunity.
Yes Cable X X X It would be good for the community, small business, and local government.
Yes Cable X X Why not be on the cutting edge? Just daily personal
Page 99 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X Bellingham and Whatcom County have a I work out of a home office near Lake Padden, Let's go for it! quiet high tech community, by bringing High two houses out of the City of Bellingham. I am Speed Fiber to Bellingham - we enable too far for DSL, too shielded for Clear additional high tech job growth. Today we are Wireless, so have been using Comcast Cable growing despite the weak infrastructure. Internet which is intermittent in operation. Ultra-high speed internet would bring me a viable, reliable connection.
Yes DSL X Price is right for what we get, do it now. Video streams will be faster I think this will be the feather in the cap of an enlightened city, to implement this technology now. Yes Cable X X X Working for a non profit organization, faster At the home, faster download speeds, faster My family has been waiting a long time for Internet means faster processing of web access, and faster game playing for the something like this to crop up. It may be a information needed to assure items get to kids. small struggle in th short run to get it up and where they are needed the most in the most running, but in the long run it will be well worth efficiant way possible. the efforts. This is the future of connectivity. This is the future we've been waiting for.
Yes Cable X X I presently commute to Seattle and would I'm a media developer which requires very perfer to work in Bellingham. large file sizes, (2-160G) and long times to download or transmit. Yes Wireless X X It's time for us to go with the times and I work from home for WSU and could greatly support our infrastructure in this challenging improve my efficiency. My husband runs a economy. tech-based home business and is counting on Google Fiber coming through to put Bellingham, and the business, ahead of the curve.
Yes Cable X X Adding other providers will give consumers Current uses, just improved productivity. better options. And googles service has the potential to be much better than the current options.
Page 100 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X To help Bellingham and USA catch up with Telecommuting, video transmission, movie most of the developed world regarding streaming/downloads. internet access and to provide infrastructure for 21st century business.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham is a community that often trends I already host websites and build, aside from No. upward toward new technology. We'd also be my own surfing. offering a slight advantage towards having new companies be based in Whatcom County increasing our technology based job potential. Which we need.
Yes Cable X X The spin off wouild most likely create Faster skype, seamless multimedia, go for it... additional employment and revenue in holographic imaging, network testing and Bellingham development, Yes Cable X X Comcast needs some competition for true broadband to the home.
Page 101 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X This would be a progressive step towards Streaming of high bandwidth digital content, There is so much more that can be done in providing a fair and competitive marketplace communications work between me and my our current technological environment, in the telecommunications industry. Our place of employment, and just being part of however content providers are slow to proximity to an international border puts us an something that will drive the information implement new features simply because the ideal spot to implement the necessary technology, gaming, and entertainment necessary infrastructure simply is not in place infrastructure that WILL drive technology, business to provide new features and value. for everyone. A digital communications commerce, business, and entertainment for provider is not going to make available a new the next 20 years. feature that would let someone instantaneously watch any television program that has been aired withing the last 5 years if only 1% of the population would be able to subscribe to the service, its not cost effective. However if 90% of the population had access to a high bandwidth connection, they could really push the envelope in what is possible and revolutionize many areas of our lives (entertainment in particular). Just as an example, in europe and japan, people have been videoconferencing on their cellphones for YEARS now (two way audio/video call, a small camera is located on the FRONT of the phone). You actually see and hear the other person you are talking to, and with modern lcd screen technology its quite impressive. That technology is something that we dont have access to in the United States simply because of a few technical and FCC issues. As soon as they figure it out, its going to be the newest and greatest thing for cellphones. The point is that for new technological innovation, we really REALLY need the infrastructure medium in place.
ALL that being said, I also want to say that the goog is in the business of knowing everything about everyone. They are an advertising Yes Cable X X Will the service be faster than than comcast. faster internet connections what will it cost, or are they going to piggy- back on camcast
Page 102 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Our access to cheap electricity and our Access to entertainment and communication location half way between 2 major with friends I currently have all over the world. international cities aligns us to be a good Development of professional projects in location for these advanced technologies. We international networking and education. are just far enough from those metropolitan Potentially, access to graduate programs. centers to make telecommuting an attractive reason to have the highest quality telecommunications we can, in order to attract and diversify our economic base. We have a good reputation for being a green and progressive city that would partner well with google's projected identity.
Yes DSL X X Bellingham has good demographics and high Faster access to media sites Not sure if there would be bandwidth speed access would benefit the community. bottlenecks elsewhere if Bellingham was accessing more GB materials on line.
Yes Cable X X I run a home-based business, and high-speed I routinely transfer very large files to state and broadband is a critical requirement. I'm also local education agencies, and I enjoy concerned about the near-lock that Comcast streaming movies from Netflix, Hulu and has on high-speed broadband in Bellingham. others.
Yes Cable X X I can think of many reasons why, but no It would greatly facilitate an in-home business With an increasing number of jobs that can be reasons why not. that relies on fast and stable internet access. performed offsite via in-home computers/internet, the potential is great to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions due to fewer work-related commutes. Access to high-speed internet certainly would promote this scenario.
Page 103 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X This city is perfect for the project because of I am an painter and a photographer. I create I think it is worth whatever it takes to become its size and vitality. This project would give the large images and videos. It would make it of the Google's test cities. The infrastructure Bellingham economy a boost so that our much easier for me to share my work online they build will provide a base for further economic status would grow to equal our and to participate in high speed online art economic growth and will make Bellingham cultural richness. It would provide the activities. I could do much more with video in one of the most current cities in America. foundation for attracting low impact industries particular than I do now. to Bellingham
Yes Cable X X X X Comcast has no competition for cable internet Faster downloads and uploads. around here. It will force the cable companies to innovate. Google is a pioneering tech company with a "Don't be evil" motto. It will bring jobs to Bellingham and make it attractive for current and future businesses. It will put Bellingham on the map not only as a cutting- edge tech city, but also as a city which is open to new ideas and innovation.
Yes Cable X X X The availability of this ultra-high speed Not sure without additional information. internet connection could help existing area business to expand while luring new clean businesses. Yes Cable X X Be in the forefront of available internet Huch higher speed for internet activity than technology. And ahead of our City's abundant that which our Comcast Cable is capable of stick-in-the-muds whose purpose in life is to giving us. maintain the status quo.
Yes Wireless X X X It would help expand bellingham always using internet
Yes Cable X Having ultra-high speed internet will help Potential development of home-based make Bellingham much more attractive to business. businesses and residents, particularly those in the information technology sector.
Page 104 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X It is a good step for Bellingham. We have a lot I do online schooling and internet access is a of companies that rely on technology here and must for me. Having Ultra High Speed will it would benefit the city as a whole. ensure me the fastest access to classes and uploading/downloading textbooks for school.
Yes Cable X X The project may lead to free or low cost public High definition streaming of internet, video, A high speed low cost feed would be an internet access for all residents. It could also and audio. Two way communication with incentive for business and residents. It would provide additional recourses for public and emergency services. Encrypted bill paying, make it possible for the city to support free emergency services. High speed video, faster utilities monitoring, private security camera high speed wireless hot spot access. secure mobile communications, and phone feed, and public safety camera monitoring. It Emergency response vehicles could include service. The project may provide an an would be nice to have built in anti-virus, anti- live video to and from mobile units. Helmet additional internet service provider with lower malware filtering in a high speed internet feed. cams could stream video and there could be service rates. high speed encrypted communication between all city departments.
Yes Cable X X Our only current option for high-speed internet We do not own television; all of our Please make this happen! access in Bellingham is Comcast, and since entertainment is streamed over our computer. they have no price competition, they have no I also occasionally work from home and would incentive to offer promotions or rate specials benefit from a reliably fast connection. to Bellingham residents. For users who do not wish to "bundle" television or phone services with their Internet, Comcast is a costly monopoly.
Yes DSL X X With faster connections people could get 1 Communication with family DO IT more done and keep in touch with this fast 2 Access to information at speeds previously paced world we live in. unheard of 3 Allow businesses to run faster Yes Cable X X Great learning oppotrtunity for Computer Higher download speeds Information Systems students like myself at WCC.
Page 105 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Local internet providers have not been able to We use the internet for business, school, This would be excellent for the local economy consistently meet the internet demands of the news, information, and entertainment. New and would boost homebusiness and small local community. Drop-offs and throttle technologies require higher bandwidth than is business ventures. problems plague Comcast's service. A presently available. competitive, viable and reliable service is needed for businesses and families in this area.
Yes Cable X X Having lived here all my life, I have seen a lot For my work, I would be able to VPN and of transformation happen in Bellingham. With process large GIS data files and could work logging, fishing no longer our primary from home part-time. For personal use, I industries and Georgia Pacific closing, there's could reduce my dependence on Comcast been a lot of concern on how this city will and stream TV shows, movies and music. sustain itself. Technology has emerged as an industry that has seen success in companies such as Logos, DIS and Alpha Tech. This type of fiber network could encourage data centers to be built in the area and bring in other tech related companies. It would also benefit the access to all education sectors from elementary schools to WWU.
Yes Cable X X This seems like a fantastic investment in I believe Internet access is becoming a quality Bellingham's future. We should be forward of life issue, if a minor one. High-speed thinking in terms of technology. internet access means affordable in-home entertainment and is a means to communicate with widespread family members. The prospect of reducing commutes through the ability to work from home is very attractive to any community, let alone an environmentally conscious one such as Bellingham.
Page 106 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Wireless X X This is a cutting edge city amenity, to be sure, Video conferencing, long promised, but never but as we transition from a blue collar GP quite real community to one supported primarily by knowledge workers, this will attract people with high paying (possibly remote) jobs and increase the tax base.
Yes Cable X Increased availability of high speed Mass media collaboration, video sharing and I expect our city to pursue these options with connectivity is an investment in infrastructure. Internet contributions. vigor. This investment would greatly expand the possibilities for my organization, an international science and engineering society, as well as set the stage for substantial growth in the information economy within Bellingham. Long term, such investments will grow the employment opportunities found in Bellingham and strengthen our city's financial base.
Page 107 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X I have heard very positive reports from I am a graduate student and freelance writer, If Bellingham wants to remain a competitive previous test cities regarding their experience. so having high-speed Internet is crucial to my city for business, education, and other job and my education. With ultra-high speed I revenue, we will eventually need to adopt ultra- The Internet has become an invaluable tool would be able to attend conferences and high speed Internet. Being an early adopter for work and home services, and will only school courses online, access academic only improves our competitive edge, and is continue to grow in the future. journals and resources with more ease, and worth the initial investment. We are also a university town, and providing send and receive larger files for my job. This students with this tool is beneficial for their sentiment is reciprocated by my fellow grad education and a perk for any students student roommates. considering attending WWU or one of our My husband is a fitness educator, and has community colleges. previously taught online seminars. Having a high-speed connection would greatly aid his ability to present more seminars and in a more professional manner, providing a better quality education for his students and hopefully increasing interest in online seminars. Presenting his work online also reduces travel and therefore his carbon footprint, also allowing him to live here in Bellingham rather than a large city.
Yes DSL X X Encouragement to telecommuters, upscale Faster service that will surely be needed in Please be sure the Google offer will not retirees, and small clean businesses to the future. obligate users with inordinately high costs relocate and/or stay in Bellingham. after the "introductory period". Google's use of the expression "at a competitive price" is highly suspect. Also be sure land-line installation will not be soon be replaced by high speed wi-fi.
Yes Cable The only way to move forward is to move Working from home. forward.
Page 108 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X DSL in my area is utilizing aging phone lines, On-demand video, VoIP, photo uploads, constant problems, speeds are OK, but I have backup data, had better services in smaller cities. As everything ages, it seems companies are putting less money into upgrading, and more into repairs, trying to suck every amount of profit out without advancing their products.
Yes Cable X X X Look at Bristol, Virginia "Fibre in paradise" in Movies. Web surfing. Data management. Refuse to lose! the February 20 "Economist"! Low-impact Telecommuting. high-quality enterprises will be attracted to Bellingham.
Yes Cable X because Yes Wireless X Benefits to community exceed costs Better business transactions, better Bellingham is a cutting edge community entertainment reception (netflix, etc), Yes Wireless X X I retired in 2005,and iam a newbie on the I cannot even imagine.Beyound boundrys. computer side of retirement.I find computers fasinated.I say yes. Yes Cable X X This city needs to do all it can to bring new It would make me a nicer person and a better jobs. Whatever happened with NOAA? neighbor if the Internet weren't so damn slow. Faster Internet is also important in my daily job as an administrative employee in the Optical Community.
Yes Wireless X X I think it could be a good opportunity for Bellingham, especially increased technology jobs. I do wonder what resources are required and where this would come from.
Page 109 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Greater employment opportunities and Not many for myself other than download Go for it and best of luck to us! technological advancement as well as speed, except to have some competition to competitiveness for other tech industries. Comcast, which is woefully inadequate and whose franchise should be held to some scrutiny by the Council.
Yes Cable X X X Greater employment opportunities and Not many for myself other than download Go for it and best of luck to us! technological advancement as well as speed, except to have some competition to competitiveness for other tech industries. Comcast, which is woefully inadequate and whose franchise should be held to some scrutiny by the Council.
Yes Cable X X Job creation will positively effect the local Faster data transfer will shorten time spent Google > Comcast economy. Also, the introduction of a new researching for scholastic endeavors internet service provider will create competition for current internet service providers. Yes DSL X X YES. We are on a fiber backbone that runs Cloud computing, said to be the future of the Much of the infrastructure research on this from Vancouver BC thru Seattle. Our computing world is not possible at today's has already been done by the city! In around implementation costs are less than other download speeds. Faster internet access will the year 2000, ITSD, then under the direction communities. allow us to keep up with progress in this field. of Felix Anderson suggested that the COB lay in fiber to homes. It was a ruse used to encourage private companies to lay their own fiber. And it worked. I had some involvement with Felix and ITSD at the time and recall that the logistics of franchise agreements and mapping the fiber layout had been done. The research is sitting in a box somewhere in the ITSD department. Have Marty find it and dust it off.
Page 110 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X I think it's a great opportunity to continue upon I Homeschool my kids and use the Internet Since we're already making more commons our city's and county's commitment to every day for educational purposes. I'd love around town, why not add wi-fi to them? Or strengthen community ties. to have a more affordable and reliable service make the whole city a hot spot? We could than what Comcast is able or willing to offer. really take community education to a whole Basically, I want a choice in providers. new level. Live, online, video conference- style classes - in which, we encourage everyone from the community to participate. This could be a great way to build a stronger partnership between Western and it's students and the community as a whole. I strongly believe that the Internet is something everyone should have access to and I see Google fiber as a way for our town to build the infrastructure we'll need to lead the way into the future.
Yes Cable X X Increase access for all. I think it's great
Page 111 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X It is good for home users as it offers a much I can do more of my home business at home, We should very strongly commit to this higher speed access to all the features of the faster, and with greater flexibility; and faster opportunity. Internet and a broader horizon for access to and more complete feedback. the world with more information available It will greatly improve my ability to do research It can enrich our lives, improve our economy, especially large amounts of information on a working with large collections of information attract more "knowledge workers" to the given topic. such as economic data and information on surprising number that are already here, and For business, it will improve the ability to companies and investments. improve our competitiveness without communicate more quickly. concomitant increases in outlays for roads For the growing number of companies whose and public works, while not adding to our employees work from home it will improve that existing pollution challenges and pressure to capability, and potentially reduce the physical pave more of our farmland. offices that need to be maintained, and keep our local economy competitive and improve our ability as a community to attract technology-intensive citizens and organizations.
Yes Wireless X X X The benefits of being selected to participate Many, including personal and work related would probably be significant, and would likely uses (I would work form home more often). outweigh the costs of supporting the installation of cable throughout the City. So if that's the only resource commitment, we should go for it. Money's tight, though, and if Google wants substantial other resources (especially if it's looking for actual money from the City), I'd be inclined not to support participation in the Project
Page 112 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X This is a chance for us to lead the way in Video conferencing - as it is now, it's clunky at technology innovation. We already have the best. This will help online collaboration with brain trust and potential. Given the right tools, people from around the world. This will help the citizens of Bellingham will be able to me grow professionally. With slow speeds innovate in ways we cannot imagine at this and computer crashes it's not possible to time. connect to the wide array (and growing daily) of resources available.
Yes Cable X This would allow the COB to be competetive Home based business, web TV, and more I think it would be great if the COB got for businesses and residents alike. If a options for competition providing a better selected and implemented this high speed business or resident is looking to relocate, the selection to residents. internet. quailty of internet is important.
Yes Cable X X A fiber optic network in our town would As an IT professional, I often have to log into I think that in order for Bellingham & Whatcom provide a variety of benefits. jobs, and my systems at home in order to download county to continue to grow we need this fiber economic stimuli would be immediate from diagnostic tools, files, and other applications network. It will ensure that we are remaining the installation of the optic cable, and in order to satisfy my job requirements. current with present technologies and will continued stimuli would follow by way of having this faster connectivity would only allow for us to continue providing cutting edge increased business productivity through faster allow me to be better/faster/more productive tools so we can all perform better and more reliable internet speeds and than I already am networking. there would not be a single soul that wouldn't benefit from this project.
Yes Cable X X We need another high speed choice! Video phones, internet, local community public TV and community education interactive programs. Yes Cable X X At some point in time all communities will have access to ultra-high speed internet. A forward thinking, entrepreneurial community like Bellingham will embrace the technology and set an example for how it can benefit communities when taken advantage of.
Page 113 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X If you can elicit statements of intent from HD video conferencing, with resolution Disadvantaged individuals in Bellingham who PeaceHealth and WWU that indicate that they sufficient to read subtle facial expressions not need to resort to the 40-minute limted public a) have strong interest in developing available through audio-only or standard library computers may be able to accomplish applications that will utilize the bandwidth and video much more in their limited time with faster b) are interested in partnering with the city on connection. any costs. Real-time access to shared storage systems An HD large screen public video portal These two things will allow me to work from installed in public with direct feed to/from home more often and commute less. identical kiosks in other Google connected communities would be an exciting demonstration of the potential, and foster inter- community relationships. What if you could walk right up to a 50" vertical "window" onto downtown Burlington VT, and stand in front of one of their citizens and chat as though you were standing face to face?
Yes Cable X X X Competition in the market. Comcast charges An ultra-high speed internet connection too much for it's service and delivers poor wouldn't really revolutionize anything I do with quality. Unfortunately for us, there is no my internet connection. I'm mostly interested competition for them in our area so there is no in the improvements in the quality of the improvement. service. My roommates and I wouldn't have to limit our internet traffic to avoid poor connection quality.
Yes Wireless X X It would benefit the community. Better connectivity.
Yes Cable X X X Could bring exciting new opportunities to phone; video; multi media; really the skys the This is an exciting opportunity! Bellingham; tech companies and or jobs limit!
Page 114 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL Bellingham already have lots of dark fiber For home: More choices for how content is I think this may draw more tech business to pulled throughout the city that can be used. It consumed. More practical to do data Bellingham because of the reduced cost vs could attract more technology business to intensive work. For Work: Can serve remote bandwidth. Whatcom County and definitely allow for more customers far better so able to attract larger practical tele-commuting for technology contracts. professionals.
Yes Cable X X Make Bellingham a desirable location for high- Host own web site. Access personal projects tech industry. from remote locations. Yes Cable To enhance the Bellingham metro area Greater capacity, real-time video conferencing Recent Internet speed improvements have capabilities on the West Coast Internet trunk and other on-line interaction. Rapid file allowed me to telecommute, stay and shop in for increased communication and employment exchange including video download services. Bellingham vs. driving to King County for work opportunities. and shopping. Greater speed should allow greater numbers of area residents to do likewise, and to export information services and products from Bellingham to the world.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham is a progressive town in so many I operate two blogs, and we watch streaming ways, it seems like the perfect place for video, both of which would be greatly Google's next step. improved with an ultra-high speed connection.
Yes Cable Its important to remain at the top of the high Do we really do anything without consulting As a past Bellingham resident I am thinking tech world in today's information age the internet first? Bandwith needs will only about moving back and would love to have a continue to increase fiber connection at my home/business.
Yes Cable X X While I'm hesitant about the potential costs in I am a software engineer who telecommutes Any infrastructure built with community community resources, I think the potential from home. A fiber connection would greatly funding should be held in the commons and benefits will outweigh them. increase my productivity. not simply given to Google.
Page 115 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X the reasons you have stated above: economic development and job creation, increased availability to technology etc., are both exciting and compelling. I believe those benefits easily offset any hurdles, inconveniences, or possible short term demands on bellingham's government or citizenry. this is an excellent idea. kudos to our mayor.
Page 116 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X Fiber optics is the way to go to get the most I am currently spending winter in the Dallas I spent 20 years in the fiber optics business in benefit from the internet and provide a reliable area where Verizon offers fiber to the home ( both Richardson , Texas and San Jose , TV programming delivery system . It is FIOS) . My friends living in areas served by California and was involved in development of secure , high speed and economically viable . Verizon are extremely happy with the fiber VCSEL's ( vertical cavity surface emitting optic system . FIOS provides speeds up to lasers ) for fiber optic transceivers . Although I 100 Mbps to the home but suspect that have been retired for 5 years , I still stay in Google is looking for even higher speeds . touch with the engineers and scientist FIOS supports phone , internet and TV developing even higher speed VCSELs . I will connections . be meeting them for lunch next week to get the latest information on progress made in increasing the speed of VCSEls and reducing manufacturing costs .
I am interested in working with the city of Bellingham in a proposal for Googles Fiber Project . I did work with Sun Microsystem engineers on high data rate fiber optic transceiver designs when Eric Schmidt ( CEO of Google ) was CEO of Sun Microsysems . I have access to engineers and scientists with fiber optic experience in both Texas and California that could assist in developing a proposal for Google .
Eric Heiman 3149 Sunset Way Bellngham , WA 98226
Yes Cable X X X Any time you can innovate at minimal cost, Sending/receiving files you should do it.
Page 117 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X X Bellingham has the opportunity to be a I look forward to learning about the incredible national leader in cutting edge technology. possiblities home based ultra-high speed This technology will ultimately provide internet will make available. superior internet access and break the monopoly held by Comcast in my area.
Yes Cable X X Because Comcast has a monopoly, and I I own a business that uses an Intranet site. really don't know how they get away with it.
Yes Cable X X X Comcast has such a monopoly over everyone I work from home, so it would certainly be a here. There are no comparable competitors plus for me. that consumers can choose from for internet service. So there are no incentives for Comcast to keep its prices reasonable.
Yes Cable X X Investing in the kind of infrastructure that it We use our internet to do our jobs. We also I only want to reiterate that I think this is a seems Google would require is necessary in use it as an alternative to cable television, to great opportunity, and I hope that the city this day and age. It lays a foundation for stay connected with family and friends who goes ahead with it. future growth, and it would further highlight are far away, to shop, to pay bills, to find the progressive character of the city. And information... anything that gives residents a way to break free from the monopolistic stranglehold of Comcast is welcome.
Page 118 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X Growing the telecommuter class will be a In order to access corporate email and VOIP Google is a great company and anything we driving force for the continued economic services, I must be connected to the can do to partner with them to leap frog into a vitality and diversity of our community. The corporate VPN. My current throughput maxes new class of internet opportunity should be availability of high quality, reliable internet is out at 4.3 Mbps down and .66 Mbps up. The done. the one critical requirement to attracting and result is a very slow email interface and maintaining a well paid workforce that choppy VOIP experience. A bigger pipe would transfers dollars from non-local employers fix this. into our local businesses. Telecommuters could be a growth engine for Bellingham and attracting them would be easier with a solid internet infrastructure in place.
Yes DSL depends on the deal google makes with the NSA Yes DSL X My DSL is expensive and not extremely fast. My living depends on Internet availability and I am just barely out of city limits--like less than Comcast's cable is still more expensive and there are a lot of other people in these shoes a quarter mile. beyond my budget, and their service sucks (well, similar ones, not mine). When the rotten tomatoes anyway. It would be a good power's out or the DSL is down, I lose income. I say go for it! thing to have some competition for them. I would love to have reliable high-speed connectivity.
Yes Cable X X X Connect us with the world, so we can connecting with people globally to help spread Bellingham has the opportunity to position continue to live in our bubble. infomation and open lines of communication itself as a global leader, encouraging global to help make the world a better place. companies to come and take up business residence in the to be developed waterfront. The evolution of thinking to create connectivity to the world would allow for Clean Tech business and other Global Think Tanks to emerge, with little environmental impact on our community.
Page 119 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X High speed internet is valuable to any I am retired and hi speed would offer We are a progressive city and should show community and we need more than comcast opportunities to take study courses in my that in making the effort. It would be most or qwest in any community. home. valuable to Western and our students.
Yes DSL X X Ultra high speed Internet connectivity is an Professionally, to collaborate globally with enabling technology; it will allow Bellingham other software developers and develop new residents to participate in developing and services only possible with exploring new technologies in ways that would high bandwidth connections. be otherwise impossible here. As legacy communication systems migrate to IP and the Internet, high bandwidth to the home will make this possible.
Yes Cable X X This is a great opportunity to place Bellingham Downloads of large work-related files (CAD, Go for this, please!!! on the radar of the types of businesses we graphics, etcetera), entertinment (good-bye should want here: high tech, green, paying cable; hello,on-demad over the internet decent wages and benefits. Those same programming), sharing of healthcare and companies would value the quality of life other information with drs, lawyers, aspects that attracted many of us, including whomever... myself, here in the first place.
Please disregard the Luddites who bray against moving into the 21st century, but show the boldness that entrepreneurs appreciate and which makes communities better places.
Page 120 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Bellingham has always been at the forefront More importantly than fast access to the rest Happy to help any way I can. I am a life-long of providing Internet access. The University, of the world, which would be great, a city-wide resident of Bellingham, involved with the arts the schools, and local providers have always fiber network would allow for local community and pretty succinctly understand been one step ahead of the game and this collaboration using the ultra-high-speed the technical issues involved as I am has led to innovation within education and network. Video conferencing, the sharing of employed in the tech industry. creative endeavors within the city. For data dumps from research, etc. would have example, Bellingham was one of the first cities enormous creative and educational benefits. to provide high-speed access over the phone City government, the schools, and private lines. At this point, high-quality Internet individuals would all be aided by such access is pretty much monopolized by technology. Comcast.
Yes Wireless X X X X It'll be great for the city of Bellingham to be part of this program and beneficial to it community's residents. Yes Cable X X It would create jobs, stimulate our economy, I am more interested in the positive effect it offer better options for internet users would have for the community
Yes Cable X X X I have a an on-line business that has been Faster upload times for creating listings on I see a very rosy future for internet based active and producing income for many years. eBay, and faster uploads and downloads of businesses for all kinds of people in our Higher internet speeds would be good for our images, and better communications with community. A reliable infrastructure for high business. customers on our personal web site would all speed broadband at a reasonable cost would be beneficial. be highly beneficial for the community.
Yes Cable X X It would be good publicity for Bellingham & we Just ultra fast internetting! could spread news of our awesomeness to the rest of the world!
Page 121 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X A fiber optic network will bring new employers Escape from the obsolete service of the cable However, before many years, the best to Bellingham. A fiber optic network is a monopoly. network may be wireless. logical next step for the development of our community infrastructure. Utilities have been Telecommute. blocked from providing this service by the telecoms companies. Use public databases.
Provide professional services to others.
Communicate with others.
Yes Wireless X X X I would love to see the jobs that it could create I use high speed internet every day at work in our little burg. and at home and it never seems to be fast enough. I think it would help make people more productive if the internet connection was even faster. Yes Cable X X X It is worth it. Bellingham is a great place to Host a server, work from home more often, Our current ISP selection is unfriendly. live, and we are growing, but the job market is fully unlock my networking potential. 1 Gbps Clearwire is a descent option but has low not growing as fast. This will give residents is what my current LAN is capable of, the bandwidth and annual commitments. Qwest more job opportunities that do not require modem is the bottleneck. My work could do has DSL lines that are capable of descent foreign oil. more iterations as the 3 GB periodic uploads bandwidth speeds, but they are slow to and downloads would take considerably less implementing them in certain neighborhoods. time. Comcast has the best Bandwidth/Price, but they have a unfavorable stance on Net Neutrality. Fios may be a viable alternative, but not available in all neighborhoods yet. Google would be a green company (electric cars and PG&E agreement, lights out, and other things), and sound like they will provide competitive services.
Page 122 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X There is a large percentage of highly I do a lot of business from home, including a It's a great idea and I think having Bellingham educated persons in this area and there is a VPN connection, movies on my television, known as being cutting edge in electronics will large number of businesses and people use telephone contacts via my computer, using for help us attract high tech/low environmental the internet to perform much of their day-to- download/uploading of videos and pictures, impact busineses. day operations. using for ebooks.
Yes Cable X X This is an unprecedented opportunity. Today, High speed networks or communications I've been in the IT and software industry for 25 the infrastructure in Bellingham is inadequate infrastructure. There is not a business or a years. I moved to Bellingham because of the to attract significant business development. relationship in the world that can survive high quality of life and natural beauty of the However, if you combine the quality of life that without good communications. The more you environment. The downside is there is little or is available in this area, with high end improve it, the better off you are. Software no opportunity for me to replace my income innovative infrastructure, there are few other development, Cloud computing, green locally. I am fortunate to be able to perform places in the country that can hold a candle to computing, mobile device integration with my current job remotely, but any job change what the Bellingham area has to offer. The home automation, Expert services - really the would change the circumstances. Career availability of such infrastructure immediately possibilities are limited only by one's growth is non-existent, and a job change tells prospective businesses that Bellingham imagination. For home application, would it be would force a move at least to Seattle or has a culture that is forward thinking, and nice just to have a single wiring infrastructure Vancouver. Having this infrastructure open technology innovation. Combine this all to handle all your telephone, fax, computer, available in Bellingham would both foster with the potential held by the waterfront digital media, hi-fi audio, etc. The one thing growth of the high tech industry and bring high development, and the potential for the city is that is indisputable is that the amount of income earners, as well as allow others like absolutely immense. information and knowledge available via the myself to be able to perform their jobs more internet continues to grow exponentially. effectively with more innovative ways of People will need access to that information communicating without having to endure big and knowledge with immediacy. The only way city commutes, taxes, and headaches that so to move large quantities of information is to many of us strive to avoid. have a bigger pipe.
Yes Cable X X It is the future. Probably things I can't imagine now. No.
Page 123 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X X Early adoption here will help/enable B'ham to Streaming content other than entertainment. Positioning in the Pacific Rim....Bellingham build out a regional tech center. This sector Online education in real time! Enhanced can do this with the right people and systems already exists locally but we must tie it all project collaboration without the in place. together. environmental consequences of travel.
Yes Cable X X Current access at acceptable speed is a Enhanced communication with my office's Now is the time to committ to the future. monopoly of Comcast. Citrix Network. Quicker access to information on the internet. Yes Wireless X X X I'm inclined to say yes, if Google bears the Currently using Verizon wireless high speed How specifically does the COB imagines that cost of the technology but Bellingham retains for communication with family and friends and the Google project would enhance our regulatory rights--and the cable provides more for a small home based business website.This community? affordable service than is currently available. is quite adequate, but expensive. For the privelage of using our community, we could expect free or very low fees for our public and private schools.
Yes Cable X X X Fiber Optic internet would be great for our I am a graphic designer. Uploading huge files city. It would especially be good now, because to the internet is often not feasible, and I have coming out of the recession, we would be able to send burned CDs. With super-fast fiber- to reap even more benefits. Also, if Google is optic connections, it would be easy to send providing internet, then net neutrality won't be large files. an issue, because Google strongly supports net neutrality, and wouldn't be selling bandwidth unfairly to corporations.
Yes DSL X X The prices for current internet options are Gaming, downloads, and streaming video. This would be unwise to skip over. overpriced for what they are and there is so much traffic it is slowed much more than it should be. Yes DSL X X The prices for current internet options are Gaming, downloads, and streaming video. This would be unwise to skip over. overpriced for what they are and there is so much traffic it is slowed much more than it should be.
Page 124 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
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Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X to attract tech companies to Bellingham Video streaming,
Yes Cable X X I believe that this would create an opportunity I commute each day to my company, 45 I am surprised at how many tech workers I for technical to locate in Bellingham. minutes away. The Google fiber network know in Bellingham who commute outside of would allow me to work from home at least Bellingham each day to their jobs. half the week. Yes Cable X X Having this infrastructure in place would be a significant boost for Bellingham's economic development efforts. It would also support our community's efforts to foster a green, sustainable economy.
Yes Wireless X X It will make us more desirable for business and academics. Yes Cable X X X Competitively priced high speed internet is The limits are endless for residential, Please get this survey out to a wide audience simply NOT AVAILABLE. Comcast literally business and educational usage. The whole that includes students, residents, businesses holds a monopoly on high speed internet point of creating a faster fiber network is to and city officials. Bringing Google Fiber to access and charges a premium for mediocre allow us to get more usability and create Bellingham could be a great opportunity to set service to both residences and businesses. opportunities for new applications and up the city for an excellent future of experiences. Live video web chat for a guest technological accessibility. Google's Fiber network would be a huge boon lecturer in a classroom? Instant sharing of to the city and could attract many new MRI images between doctor/surgeon/you? businesses. Research grants to WWU for developing applications and testing the limits of such a new network?
Yes Cable X X X To be on the cutting edge of technology, to Academic research, ease of communication, I am excited at this prospect, and I hope we continue to add to our city's reputation as a especially when sharing large files go for it! great place to live, to enhance our prospects (attachments, etc). in technologically-related fields.
Yes Cable X X It would improve the quality of service Skype, movie downloads, and other available to me substantially. bandwidth-intensive computer tasks I do for my work.
Page 125 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X X I believe the positive impact of Google's I am a photographer with limited income from If we choose not to even TRY to get this proposal goes far beyond its value to our retirement sources. This could make service, what lesson are we passing on to our community. The US lags behind much of the marketing to a larger audience more effective. kids? "connected" world, and this could be a My children are students in various schools; it significant step -- leap -- forward. could help them significantly with improved access to learning resources.
Yes Cable X X X The project would make high speed internet Personal communications-- family and friends service widely available and at a cost that in other pars of the country and the world. many more Bellingham residents could afford than is presently the case. One of the Business consulting and College level on line benefits would be to broaden the number of teaching business and career opportunities available to Bellingham residents.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham seems a likely place to install Faster and more reliable internet service. Bellingham is a community that is eager to such service. With a major regional Perhaps consolidate a number of services advance educationally and technologically. It university, community and technical colleges, (phone, cable, internet, etc.)in the hope of would probably be a good fit for Google. as well as a sizeable hospital, immediate use reducing costs in the long run. would be assured and thorough testing would be knowledgeable.
Yes DSL X X Comcast is evil and I would love the video and other internet. Cash register opportunity to choose transactions at my work Yes Cable X X Existing companies providing Internet access are not adequate. Yes Cable X X Without public access fiber being available Occasionally, I work from home, via web and (as in a public utility service), there should be VPNs. more competition for high speed connections.
Yes Cable X X The benefits of this opportunity far outweigh Increased telecommuting for my day job and Just do it. the pain and cost of implementing it. new opportunities for my side business.
Page 126 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X X Google should appreciate that Bellingham's I work at home. The business uses I now Please just do it. size is appropriate for such a pilot project, and make of cable access are limited by my that the relatively low average income of its provider's policies, such as a 10MB limit on residents may help demonstrate the benefits email attachments. Cable access speeds of higher network speeds. For Bellingham also vary widely depending on use by others. residents, such a network would provide an The competition fiber access would introduce additional option for network access, which in would tend to improve cable access policies. itself is valuable given our currently limited Therefore, my business would have a choice options. for a change.
Yes DSL Making high speed internet in the downtown Sophisticated Telephone/Video Cost to the community should be a area would revitalize B'ham. Good to see our Communication Systems for business and consideration. Federal money should be a city officials looking at ways to attract personal use. consideration when pursuing this business rather than making it hard to Video Chat - Social Networking opportunity. conduct business in B'ham. Telecommuting from home to virtually What is the viability of one service provider anywhere in the world (Virtual office Google? Would or could they pull out leaving environments from home) businesses hanging? Is the COB willing to be flexible enough to make this work for Google, community and potential businesses? If not, we should consider withdrawing.
Yes DSL X X A project like this could help launch The ability to transfer large amounts of data Not only do I believe this is a good idea for the Bellingham to the forefront of technology in as fast as possible is essential when working city and community but is essential for us. the United States helping to solidify it's place in the music industry. as a top desirable community in which to work and live.
Yes Wireless X X A great opportunity to keep up with Video, watching TV shows, teleconferencing technology. Businesses would be more (i.e. work from home opportunities), etc. interested in coming here.
Page 127 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Help support high-tech ecomonic Provide a more media rich website for home development in the area and reduce cost of business. on-line access by providing compitition.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham could greatly benefit as a result. Streaming high definition video
Yes Cable X Possible job creation or ease of current jobs. Gaming, Faster downloads, multiple pages up Faster internet means faster communication. at once, easier surfing.
Yes Cable X The city could benefit from the potential in I personally don't see a need for it today...but It is important that environmental revenue and job opportunities. This also with technology, we have to think beyond considerations are taken into account and that creates the potential for future partnerships today. I have been around when there was no the availability of such technology is not cost with organizations that could benefit the such thing as the Internet and now we have prohibitive to the community of citizens it is citizens of Bellingham and Whatcom County. WiFi and high speed. I suspect the direction, meant to serve. and the level of technology that is out there, will warrant a switch to ultra-high-speed at some point in the next few years. At that time, ultra-high-speed internet will be the equivalent of basic cable internet today.
Yes Cable X I think the attitudes in Bellingham reflect a Better family and friend communications. very open minded community, yet are very More fun with friends during internet based staunch when it comes to "new" things. entertainment (i.e. youtube fun, streaming tv).
Yes Cable X It would bring good PR to Bellingham, and bring larger technological business to town, which would me more jobs with better wages, as well as more revenue for the city.
Page 128 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X I am especially excited about the possibility of What I love about Google products is the way increased technology capacity for public and they enhance collaboration and make new private uses, and the emergence of innovative collaborations possible. An ultra-high speed sustainable ideas. Bellingham is a leader in internet connection could lead to new kinds of sustainability; with this background, we offer a collaboration. perspective on uses of technology that might not be available elsewhere.
Yes Cable X X X Cooperatively the potential benefits to both More access to social media, large media google and the city of Bellingham and it's productions, entertainment etc. Increases residents are greater than that of any other cultural exposure. such pairing. Yes Cable X X It is one of the most state of the art systems Online based business, streaming online The city should at least apply. It would be available right now and it would put documents, etc. huge for Bellingham in a positive way. Bellingham ahead of the curve nationally and internationally. Yes Cable X X It is a great opportunity to provide a service to Increased bandwidth and speed will enable This is a win-win situation, enables the populace and be a leader in technology me to host and serve up more interesting competition, gives Bellingham a selling point for the Northwest. content. It will also enable increased for business relocation to the area. interactive video. Yes Cable X X I currently pay~$50/mo. If that would translate Efficient exchange of images--photo, music, B'ham has a very potent creative into more democratic availability, I'd like and videao--connects me to other artists. consciousness. The world needs that. communities that model quality of life and an B'ham is fertile ground for locally empowered, economy of solutions rather than globally aware community organizing. consumption. Connection is vital to that SPIE is the home of mfiber optic pioneering. process.
Yes DSL X X X X I think the proposal is well worth pursuing, but Communication, accessing documents, What is meant by "regulatory flexibility?" What I would like to see the fine print which more research, streaming media... will google get out of a deal? What will be the clearly describes google's responsibilities and real costs to city residents? Will google's interests. service by a subscription, fee-based one? If so, how will the rates compare to existing internet providers?
Page 129 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X This city and the residents would benefit in It would be beneficial for school & college It is time for Comcast & Qwest to have reliable many ways from this project as well as related work/homework as well as for families competition. Comcast has become so used continue to be an innovative and sustainable attempting to keep up with technology. to being the market leader in high speed community. internet in our area that their customer service has become difficult to deal with because they have even outright said you don't have many options you have to deal with what we offer whether you feel it's fair or not.
Yes Cable X X Bellingham is in a long-term transition period Honestly, I haven't thought about my home It is very easy to get caught up in what we from a predominantly service-based, "blue use of this network much, and I'm not entirely can't do because of limitations within our collar" society to a predominantly technology- clear what would be available to the common current budget. Our economy is cyclical and based, "white collar" city and economic base. Bellingham resident. That said, my work eventually our budgets will be refilled. When This painful transition can be eased in part by involves a substantial amount of working from they are, how will we be poised to take adding construction jobs for the installation home, and also requires the transfer of a advantage of our situation? By building phase of this project. After the project is substantial amount of electronic information infrastructure now, we give ourselves completed and the ultra-high speed transfer. If these connections were available opportunities for the future. Without taking networking cables are in place, Bellingham to businesses and organizations, I could see advantage of this opportunity, we resign would be well poised for future success in the tremendous benefit in terms of data sharing, ourselves to what we have now. technological fields we seem to be trending information transfer (such as emergency toward. signals or warnings), improvements in online classes residents could take from Western, WCC, BTC, etc.
Yes Cable X X communication infrastructure is a key telecommuting and video conferencing to have agreement with Google on the scope of requirement for a city's sustainable economic reduce travel. the project and spend the time do document future and a sound social structure. that well. Then incorporate that scope consumer research. agreement into a good contractual agreement with contingency clause options.
Page 130 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X Aside from the potential of gaining a true high As a family we have been able to find more speed internet connection myself, I think the engaging content on the web and stream it on benefits for Bellingham as a city are an as needed basis, as opposed to sitting in enormous. It would likely create jobs on front of the TV. I've also recently had to several fronts and in both infrastructure as discontinue my online backup services due to well as support. It also has the potential to insufficient bandwdith. It simply took too long put Bellingham on the tech map. There are a to send data over my existing "high speed" few software / tech companies in Bellingham connection. Having a fiber connection is the but it would be nice to have more. (I'm a future and there are more and more services software developer myself) that depend on very high speed connections. Our local companies are simply not keeping up and there is no competition to push them to innovate.
Yes Wireless X X X X When technology is moving forward, I am always connected to the internet, Bellingham should move along with it. ALWAYS! I think ultra-high speed will help me when doing research by downloading large files faster, thus saving me time.
Yes Wireless X X X This is a gift to Whatcom County because it I could stream the Olympics live and ignore We need to do everything we can to make would be the start of universal fiber optic the horrible NBC coverage, and I wouldn't this a more business friendly city so that the access, and I trust Google as much or more have to have 2 tvs in the living room so that I wonderful young people who grow up here than any other potential provider and Comcast could get CTV. and want to stay will be able to afford houses. needs meaningful competition. The current situation is frankly, irresponsible.
Yes Cable X X X It would help our community become part of the forefront of technology, which is where it belongs. Yes Cable X X X job creation easier to search No Yes Cable X X economic development & faster internet educational professional; child of the internet I bet you college students would *really* age appreciate better internet!
Page 131 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X Job creation and innovation are worth It would have no impact on my home extending ousrselves for. It seems like a computer use, as far as I am aware. small investment for great potential.
Yes Cable X X Telephone and video services have migrated The biggest, simplest use for FttH that can be Plan for the future. over to data based services meaning that as seen in the US today has got to be the remote more people migrate to over to modern meter reading used in Grant county. Does it services these lines (offered by the cable and require lots of bandwidth? No. telephone companies) tend to become congested. Fiber allows for expansion so far beyond our current bandwidth needs that users will not come anywhere near their connection maxes. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), when using the lowest compression methods, consume about 64 Kbps - which is about half of the lowest of the low DSL connections. Video, depending on compression, can consume a Mbps or so to stream in real time. Google is talking about offering 1000x that amount. There is a huge potential for future development.
Yes Cable X X There needs to be more options in the area I do all of my tv over the internet. for high speed internet.
Page 132 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes DSL X X I admire Google as a true 21st century My wife would certainly use high bandwidth There is a rumor out there that the city has a company with a good history as a corporate for Netflix and the like. For myself, mainly I big ring of "dark fiber" (unused). citizen, and a track record as advocates for would just like to see real competition in the open infrastructure. I would love for us to be infrastructure, although I have unproven We are a strategic crossroad city, with an early player in their bold new venture. projects in mind where the possibility certainly physical and human connections to Alaska wouldn't hurt. I am associated with groups and BC, as well as maritime ones to the whole that would have no trouble at all making full Cordillera coast and the wider Pacific. These use of any extra capacity (ReLectronics, assets (and the "Ski to Sea" factor) are Bellingham Hackerspace) certainly not lost on the HR departments of creativity-intensive organizations, and some will get the interest of other managers.
Someplace on the I5 corridor will get gigabit; we have as much to offer as anywhere our size.
I wonder if they have any plan eventually to make (wireless?) broadband available beyond population centers. Any realistic prospect of telecommuting for rural residents could become an interesting factor in City-County planning. I don't know if there is any advantage for them in our situation (compared with others, for instance agricultural areas to the south), but hints of interest might not come amiss.
Google has demonstrated commitment to green energy. At present. Vancouver WA has better access to wind than we do. But when (floating?) wind farms one day materialize in the Juan de Fuca Strait, we will surely benefit; they might appreciate the opportunity to help make it happen.
Page 133 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit Yes Cable X X We need an option other than Comcast and We don't have cable we watch all our TV Verizon. We are being screwed over by them online, we would be able to have better in prices! viewing speeds. I would love Fiber optic for my business even more, where I have to access information quickly every day.
Yes Cable X X In many areas of town, the only good Multiple people online, streaming video and highspeed option for larger households is music, telecommuting. Comcast--other options and the possibility of better speeds would be very helpful.
Yes Wireless X X This is a very diverse city with the need for I work from home and am constantly in need better internet services. of better technology. I can only see me being more productive. Presenlty my internet only work properly 1/2 the time.
No Cable X X City resources are stretched to the limit due to I am satisfied with the service I have through financial problems. No city funds should be Comcast diverted to this project while so many city programs are experiencing severe cuts.
No Cable X X I can't say yes to this without more I work from home using cable internet. I need Before deciding to move forward with this, I information, including how much it would cost to be online on a daily basis, but don't really hope the city will do some research on the users and what the construction disruption need a higher speed connection. potential impact of Google fiber, the net would actually amount to. If you're looking for neutrality debate, etc. Thanks for taking our informed consent from community members, imput! then the info above should at least contain links to online articles presenting pro and con sides to this issue. From what I've read in recent news, it's clear that Google will benefit from cities implementing this, but that's about all that's guaranteed.
Page 134 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Cable X X X There is not enough detailed information The service I have now, through Comcast, is I would be interested in learning about more provided by this summary to give a definite sufficient to meet the needs of our family. detailed benefits to this project. Currently answer. there is not enough information to make an informed decision.
No None X X X Why do we need this? Why put money into Download movies illegally? No. None. Please don't do this. This kind of thing is faster internet? I would rather see resources unnecessary and only further removes us and jobs go into public service, parks, local from ourselves. farms, music festivals, community, PEOPLE oriented things.
No DSL X X X Companies should be making concessions to In my experience, people always buy more Qwest and Comcast are already competing Bellingham, not the other way around. Before bandwidth than they need, especially when with each other for market share in long, we will have this level of service - as the their computer is slow for other reasons. I Bellingham, with various promises for ultra- result of competition - without rushing to be don't need more bandwidth than I have. I am high speed service. Giving this to Google first in line. I believe the current economy not buying the fastest service currently would be awarding a winner without the dictates other priorities than a bigger piece of offered. opportunity for adequate competition. wire running through town.
No DSL X X X We're cutting the budget for library, schools, It might be nice, but I don't need it. I'd rather public transportation and other essential be able to get places by bus, and I'd rather services. Google Fiber is an irresponsible see homeless people housed. distraction under the circumstances.
No DSL X X Because it will require providing resources Just that this kind of project should require a and regulatory flexibility and disruption in vote by the citizens of Bellingham when you neighborhoods.It could turn out to be very have gathered all the facts. Our city officials negative for the community depending on should not be allowed to make the final these concessions. I'm not sure the mayor decision due to the impact on those who live and council can be trusted to keep the best and pay taxes here. interest of stakeholder and taxpayers in mind.
Page 135 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Cable X There are areas that have a far greater need Current speeds in greater-Bellingham are than Bellingham. The city has serious money above average and more than adequate for woes and needs to attend to basic services the vast majority of users. Those who would long before it takes on "fluff" projects such as benefit from ultra-high should incur the cost of this. that superior speed.
No Cable X X Due to Google's track record on privacy, I Not much, we only view the odd movie or TV Why can't the City and County coordinate a don't think the City should pursue this show on the Internet. Otherwise, we browse cooperative project amongst the existing fiber opportunity. the web and read email. and network providers to create something similar to Google's proposal without all of the privacy and lock-in concerns?
Page 136 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Cable X X A municipality should not contract with a for- profit entity to share the public usage/activity data. Unless people have a true "opt out" for data sharing (which Google has never offered anyone) the city should not (and cannot legally? by the spirit of law?) make such a deal.
Google has shown time and again it disregards user privacy. You must challenge BigBox stores because they externalize costs to the community (healthcare, waste removal, etc). Similarly you must challenge Google, who externalizes creative labor costs in much the same way. It's not a simple issue, but it is there for anyone to see if they look. I'm against bans and excessive government intervention. I'm in favor of (and should be demanding?) government intervention on behalf of the people, which should include smart navigation of this digital economy and it's "opportunities".
No argument that the addition of Google's services would *appear* to increase attractiveness to the creative working class. This may be a good short-term play for Bellingham. But behind the scenes, the impact would be overall negative for the community *if* the Google solution was accepted as a suitable municipal Internet service. Bellingham must negotiate a true opt out, and that will not be available for this early adoption competition. No Dial-up X X I believe there are more important issues that require our resources/funding.
Page 137 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Wireless X X X X We are doing fine with what we have. Try taking that money that would be used for this project and applying it to cleaning up downtown. Get ride of the bums and you will notice a greater tax revenue from a vibrant business core. No DSL X X Incumbent local exchange carriers should IPTV, faster, more reliable hard media type Keep the public network the domain of the be given tax incentives which would enhance physical layer (avoidance of wireless transport ILECs. Keep our network professionals in competition to invest further in the existing where possible), metro ethernet, public livable wages. Very important and not just for network. networks which support instant best effort them. protocols. No DSL X X Incumbent local exchange carriers should IPTV, faster, more reliable hard media type Keep the public network the domain of the be given tax incentives which would enhance physical layer (avoidance of wireless transport ILECs. Keep our network professionals in competition to invest further in the existing where possible), metro ethernet, public livable wages. Very important and not just for network. networks which support instant best effort them. protocols. No Cable X X X Comcast provides excellent Internet access I alreay have 20mb/second access now. Probably and there are other commercial providers as Faster access would make TV on demand well. If the city were to offer internet access, it more viable, but I alreay have that. would be going into competetion with the private sector.
Page 138 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Cable X X X mmm, I think that people (myself included) i have cable now, that's fast enough for most I feel like my comments are likely the spend too much time tethered. I realize things. If anything it would mean more cat dissenting voice. I understand that. I see google's good intentions here, but i think we're videos on youtube and probably carpal tunnel. myself as someone who's gearheaded, reaching a point of screen saturation that is technologically, but I understand the benefits unhealthy. and dangers of increasing access. I think the question we have to ask is whether this would My other concern would be the kind of influx promote community or isolation? Will this of population this could bring to the city. I'm support an influx of people looking for faster originally a small town person who porno downloads, or more community building appreciates the population of Bellingham for opportunities? Probably a bit of each. what it is--I wouldn't want to see more traffic, crime, or industries moving here. Does that All in all, I think that google's on its way to make sense. becoming microsoft: an entity that everyone loves to hate because of its monopoly. For what it's worth: construction isn't my Redmond has flourished from the company, favorite thing either. but I think its social fabric has really suffered from the stigma of being a "branded" town. Bellingham is too important and unique to risk being stripped of its identity by the new microsoft.
Does that make any sense?
Oh, and thanks for asking for input, that's a good step. I hope that you read all the suggestions carefully.
Page 139 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Wireless X X the city already has enough problems with the I use my pretty-high-speed connection to work This has a bit of a corporate welfare decay of existing infrastructure, and its budget from home. My kids use it for social impression that does not help this situation. and staffing levels. It is also not clear that networking, but also school work. It could be "wired" will be superior to "wireless" in the that better connections may help the school near and long-term, so the city may also end district serve kids who miss days due to up on the wrong end of a bet it does not need illness, or on snowdays to make.
No Cable X X Need more information on how much it will Downloading and transmitting would be faster. I have concerns about what are kept on cost the city and legal requirements. Cannot see where there would be an Google data bases. Who is regulating advantage for the average home owner, Google? unless they do busniess out of their home.
No DSL X X If it involves extra funding, then no. If the city can do it without funds, then yes. City needs to live within our budget.
No Cable X X There is already high-speed internet available. At this point, ultra-high speed internet is used The city does not need to spend the money There is no guarantee that Google will not only for entertainment. on an entertainment project when our schools price the middle-class out of their service after are falling apart around us. Get your priorities the city shells out millions for installation and straight! upgrading.
Page 140 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Cable X X While I would love to have this happen, I can't I need more information to decide whether it's support it based on the tiny bit of information a good idea and city policy makers should we have been given. For example, to serve have much more information about costs, 50K people in a city of bellingham's including capital, operating and opportunity, population would require very high saturation along with an estimate of foregone revenues levels, and a very big switch from Comcast to from TV franchise fees and answers to the Google. Is there a plan for achieving that questions I included in #6. level of saturation? Does it involve subsidies? From whom? Assuming that with huge bandwidth would come opportunities for many more video options, it is likely that some Comcast TV customers would also stop their service, leading to an unidentified loss of franchise fees to the city. Would Google's open network allow other TV service providers to come in, and would those service providers pay franchise fees to the city? What is on current work plans that wouldn't get done if the city decided to pursue this? What's the time frame for decision making, construction, etc. Are there ways to coordinate any other public works projects with the construction of the network? If yes, what?
No Cable X X We should be supporting existing prgrams none and not investing scarce resourcesinto something new.
Page 141 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Cable X X X Plenty of bandwidth is "in the ground" in the There are many uses. And I take advantage One must also consider Google's many form of "test fiber" from the old Pacific of them daily. However, there is a lot of repeated privacy failures (some would say Northwest Bell days when Bellingham was competition for my business and my costs violations)! used as a quiet test bed. Further, there is a keep declining. Why pay more taxes to plethora of private enterprise and public fiber support something I already have for less. However, one must give Google credit for and other broadband offerings without the City ingenuity. By asking local municipalities to do spending stretched resources. Please do the preliminary work for them, Google stands NOT forget the InfiNet fiasco. Whatcom PUD to save many millions in market research. lost something like 86 cents on the dollar in capital and an untold amount on operating If the City has money to subsidize Google, costs. Add to that the disruption of services to there should be enough to keep all the police local governments and businesses and the officers we have and hire a couple more. costs are even higher. The only thing golden about that venture was the director's parachute!
No DSL X X X I don't see the need right now. I do not need ultra high speed internet. I am But maybe in ten years. happy with what I use now. No DSL X X "it would require additional resources to make entertainment only the project happen..." regulatory flexibility and other amenities.
No Cable X There currently is a decent fiber network. I have Fiber that runs to my home that links Google should buy Blackrock. The speeds with C Street, the cost to do build outs now is comcast has are way sufficiant especially the HUGE. The speed is fast, but so is comcast business class. and when my constract is up I will cancel and go back to comcast.
Page 142 of 144 City of Bellingham Google Fiber Survey Results (sorted by Submit Proposal - yes/no) February 25, 2010
Reason for or against sending proposal Why ultra-high speed internet to homes Additional Comments
Submit Proposal HomeInternet Service Resident Own Rent WWU,or WCC BTC Student Business Publicagency or non- profit No Wireless X X I don't think most everyday citizens have a need for ultra-high speed networking. I think the speed of internet available now meets the needs of almost all individuals, so it seems like a proposal would be a waste of time in the middle of a state/local budget crisis.
No Cable X Not fiscally responsible during these times. Streaming media and communications Do not invest my tax dollars in this frivolous venture when important public safety issues in the City are being ignored.
Cable X X X X My answer to question 5 is "Maybe." I think it We stream a lot of video for entertainment Where would the resources come from to would be challenging to support Google in its purposes. support this? Our schools need help with interests. The city struggles with meeting its basic needs first. Our fire and emergency current obligations given its staffing structure services too. I'm concerned it would supplant and levels. Although I think it would be good more fundamental needs in the community. for *Google* to do this and find out what barriers there are for smaller municipalities to take on a project like this, I think it would be a real headache for Bellingham. That said, I can see that it could become a powerful source of new economic opportunity, but I'm unsure of how. I would consult with TAG before I would make a decision.
DSL X X Not enough info to decide. As a former Faster speed - Duuhhh! As mentioned, tele- engineering consultant and local-government commuting with big files will benefit. official, I know to only say "Yes" to a project when the terms are well established. I have not seen the terms.
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