Unfortunately, I don't think it will. Google is going to go after high density urban areas where it can grab a lot of customers quickly from the phone and cable companies. As always, I think rural areas need to stop hoping that someone rides into town and solves all their broadband issues (e.g. Feds, state government, etc.). Rural communities need to invest themselves in infrastructure that will make it less expensive for local and regional providers to come in and offer services.
Will Google speed WiFi deployment in rural areas?
Unfortunately, I don't think it will. Google is going to go after high density urban areas where it can grab a lot of customers quickly from the phone and cable companies. As always, I think rural areas need to stop hoping that someone rides into town and solves all their broadband issues (e.g. Feds, state government, etc.). Rural communities need to invest themselves in infrastructure that will make it less expensive for local and regional providers to come in and offer services.