There's no timetable yet, so it may take a long while (if ever) before Google Fiber comes to your expensive studio in the Mission. With that said, it's still a welcome move. Despite San Francisco's reputation as the center of the tech universe, locals haven't had many choices for gigabit-class internet access -- even AT&T's GigaPower has yet to reach the city in earnest. The expansion could force other providers to step up their game and improve the quality of access for everyone, not just those who live in Google's eventual coverage areas.