Google Fiber focuses on Omaha, Nebraska, and plans to expand the construction of FTTP network in several midwestern states.

Google Optical announced that it is building an FTTP network in Omaha. If this expansion is successful, it will provide more broadband competition for existing Cox Communications and Lumen/CentruryLink in the region.

But there are still some “T”s that need to be crossed, and “I”s that need to be paid attention to. Rachel Merlo, head of central regional government and community affairs of Google Optical, pointed out that Google Optical must first obtain a license agreement before it can obtain the permission of Omaha City Council.

Google Optical expects this process to take place at the board meeting held on October 4. Merlo said: “Once the license agreement is approved, we will start work immediately and start construction in early 2023.”

At the same time, Google Optical has established a webpage where residents of Omaha can learn about the construction status.

Google Optical Fiber can already use some facilities in this market, because Google currently operates a data center in Omaha Metropolitan Area, and another is under construction.

Google Optical’s plan in Omaha City was announced a few weeks after its CEO Dinni Jain announced that Google Optical was negotiating with city leaders in five states — Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Idaho — to introduce FTTP services to various communities.

Google Optical has plans to expand in Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to announce more expansion targets in the coming weeks and months.

For Google Fiber, this is a busy week. The company also said that it will soon launch a variety of gigabit speed options. Google Fiber did not disclose the speed package or price to be launched soon, but they will make its current high-end services 2gbit/s downlink and 1gbit/s uplink common, the latter selling at $100 per month.