Google to Offer Gigabit Internet, HDTV Service in Huntsville, Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Huntsville city leaders have announced that Google is bringing high-speed fiber optic Internet and television service to the area.

Mayor Tommy Battle was flanked by Google representatives and others during the announcement Monday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Huntsville Business Relations Officer Hunter Diamond says gigabit Internet service is also expected to help lure entrepreneurs to the city.

Huntsville Utilities President and CEO Jay Stowe told Al.com the utility is building the network and leasing excess fiber to Google to provide the service.

Google Fiber Expansion Director Jill Szuchmacher says it’s too early to estimate monthly service costs for Huntsville.