New Orleans Could Become Digital Hub Of U.S. With Google's Help

It offers faster Internet service and a chance to be the digital hub of the country.

That’s why cities across America are competing hard for Google's new fiber optic network that promises to be 100 times faster than current Internet connections.

The company is looking for a test city for its improved internet network.

Several tech experts want New Orleans to be in that number.

Now, the push is on to sell the Crescent City to the Google family.

Andrew Larimer of Net Squared said if New Orleans gets the option, the city would essentially become the digital hub of the United States.

That's why many people are pushing for Google to test out its system in the Big Easy.

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