Google Fiber just hit pause button on promised service in 8 cities
Google Fiber is 'pausing' plans to roll out its high-speed Internet service to eight metropolitan areas, including San Jose.
Craig Barratt, who heads the Alphabet-backed company, is stepping aside as CEO, he said Tuesday in a blog post. The company also announced a round of employee layoffs.
Google Fiber launched in 2012, delivering broadband Internet and cable TV to Kansas City, Kansas. Launching the service in a new city was no small feat, requiring months ' sometimes years ' of lobbying...