Google Fiber nationwide build out estimate: $140 billion

parislemon:

This is exactly why it’s so hard to disrupt the industry perhaps most in need of disruption. I still think wireless options will ultimately be more viable, and the way this happens. And make no mistake, it will happen.

You know, if Google and Apple were still friends, they could combine their giant coffers and make it happen—and reap the rewards. Unfortunately, pipe dreams don’t happen.