Think big with a gig: Google's Vision

Google's Official blog post offers insight into the "Think Big with a Gig" program:

Imagine sitting in a rural health clinic, streaming three-dimensional medical imaging over the web and discussing a unique condition with a specialist in New York. Or downloading a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes. Or collaborating with classmates around the world while watching live 3-D video of a university lecture. Universal, ultra high-speed Internet access will make all this and more possible.

read more about it here: Official Google Blog: Think big with a gig: Our experimental fiber network