Google Fiber responds to WSJ report, says it’s ‘business as usual’ in Atlanta

The Wall Street Journal reports that problems installing fiber cables has led to a delay of Google Fiber’s roll out in San Jose, Calif. and Portland, Ore.
The article says that the company wants to connect homes via WiFi instead of fiber cables. To read the full article, click here.
On Aug. 9, Google announced that Fiber is available in some parts of Atlanta and it has been available in some apartment buildings. If you live in Piedmont Heights and Midtown East, you can sign up for Google Fiber internet and TV services starting today, Aug. 9. If you live in Virginia Highland, Morningside, Lenox Park and Old Fourth Ward, you can sign up for fiber service pending completion of construction
When Atlanta Loop reached out to Google to ask whether the company is exploring wireless options for the Atlanta market, the company said its plans for Atlanta have not changed.
“We’re continuing to work closely with city leaders to bring Google Fiber to many neighborhoods in Atlanta,” a company spokesperson said. “In fact, just last week we announced Atlantans in five Fiberhoods can now sign up for Google Fiber services. For all other current cities, it’s business as usual.”