We’re Not In Kansas Anymore. Well, We Are - Google, Kansas

Topeka’s mayor today signed a proclamation that for the rest of the month, Topeka will be known as “Google, Kansas.”

…so instead their going with this proclamation asking people to simply call the city Google.
While this is a silly way to get Google’s attention, the benefit could be huge. The 1Gb/sec fiber is roughly 100 times faster than what most Americans get today for Internet speeds. That’s especially true in rural areas. And while Topeka may not be the most rural city in the country (it is the state capital and has over 120,000 citizens), they could undoubtedly make good use of this ultra fast connection. Google’s fiber connection is still more than 20 times faster than even most fast broadband connections.
Humorously, this isn’t the first time Topeka has tried something like this. Apparently, in August 1998, the city has a proclamation to change its name to ToPikachu…

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We’re Not In Kansas Anymore. Well, We Are - Google, Kansas

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