Chattanooga Claims Fastest Internet In U.s.

[malatekid]

(CNN) -- If you want the fastest internet connection in America, it may be wise to skip Silicon Valley and New York. Instead, look to southern Tennessee.The unlikely city of Chattanooga says it began offering one-gigabit-per-second internet upload and download speeds Monday, a rate it says is the fastest in the United States -- and 250 times the average internet speed in the nation.

 

The city says the move is an investment in the future.

 

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[Beerman]

In this economy, at $350 a month for the fastest speed, I doubt there would be many takers other than major corporations. That will make a huge dent in your monthly budget. But, it's good news which I hope will mean more choices at better prices.

[malatekid]

Hopefully, price comes down as more providers offer the same (or better) service.