The Austin City Council approved free Google Fiber links for...

The Austin City Council approved free Google Fiber links for 100 “community connections” sites Thursday evening, said the company in a blog post (http://bit.ly/18H0QUp). These sites include cultural institutions, two universities, workforce education centers, the Austin Independent School District, public libraries, and social and health services. For these sites to get Google Fiber, the surrounding area, or the fiberhood, needs to qualify for service first, said the company. “So when you sign up for Google Fiber next year, you're also helping these local community organizations get one step closer to getting Fiber, too,” said the company. It will probably “be over a year” before these sites starting getting connected, said Google Fiber. The company agreed to give 100 approved community institutions free service for 10 years as part of its contract with the city.