Twenty-nine U.S. universities are hoping that Gig U, a project that brings ultra-high-speed Internet access to campuses and the surrounding areas, can spur economic growth and research development to their communities. The initiative will arm universities and neighboring hubs with Internet speeds up to 1 Gbps, enough to download a full-length HD movie in seconds. For many of the participating universities in the “heartland,” areas such as Indiana or West Virginia, the hope is that high-tech start-ups will be drawn to new areas and spawn economic development.
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Gig U Hopes to Seed Development With Ultra-Speedy Campus Networks
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani July 28, 2011 10:20 AMTwenty-nine U.S. universities are hoping that Gig U, a project that brings ultra-high-speed Internet access to campuses and the surrounding areas, can spur economic growth and research development to their communities. The initiative will arm universities and neighboring hubs with Internet speeds up to 1 Gbps, enough to download a full-length HD movie in seconds. For many of the participating universities in the “heartland,” areas such as Indiana or West Virginia, the hope is that high-tech start-ups will be drawn to new areas and spawn economic development.