Gig.U – Seattle and University of Washington look to light up 500 miles of fiber to help solve broadband woes

Mike McGinn has worked hard to bring high-speed Internet access to parts of Pioneer Square. Now, the Seattle mayor is turning his attention to other parts of the city.

The mayor, along with University of Washington president Michael Young and others, will announce a new plan Monday "to bring high-speed fiber to the neighborhoods surrounding the university," according to a media advisory.

The plan is part of Gig.U http://www.gig-u.org/ , an initiative supported by 37 universities (The University of Montana is a member) to accelerate broadband access in the communities in and around universities.

John Cook

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