According to Broadband Reports, Minnesota be in line for better broadband…

Now some Eagan, Minnesota residents in our forums say CenturyLink has been mailing out postcards stating that they’re evaluating a trial of 1 Gbps service in some neighborhoods.

“Join us and learn about 1 Gigabit Internet service and a trial opportunity available to you at no charge,” the postcard states. “As a valued customer, we would like to invite you to take part in this innovative trial, and ask that you sign up for the trial by 7/18/14.” The postcard suggests that more information should be forthcoming on June 23.

I may have to ask my Eagan friends for a heads up when more info is available.

Clearly I think this would be great news. But I think it’s important to remember that this is a rising tide that should lift all boats. It should help us formally redefine broadband. The state definition of broadband is 10-20 Mbps down (5-10 up). The FCC definition is 4 Mbps down (1 up). A 4/1 connection is just not the same kind of animal at all as a Gig access.