Google parent company Alphabet has halted its plans to expand fast Google Fiber internet service to Oklahoma City and other cities throughout the country, the company confirmed Wednesday.

"Going forward we're focusing on new technology and deployment methods to make superfast internet more abundant than it is today," a Google Fiber spokeswoman said in a statement. "For now, that means we're going to pause our operations and offices in Oklahoma City while we refine our approaches. We remain grateful to the city electeds and staff, and especially the communities, for their ongoing partnership and patience, and we're confident we'll have an opportunity to resume our discussions once we've advanced our technologies and solutions."

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has praised the company's efforts in Oklahoma City, saying they could lead economic development as companies could consider Fiber when deciding where to expand. Cornett said Wednesday he was surprised to hear the company is withdrawing from Oklahoma City and the other potential Fiber cities.

"I can only assume the business model has changed," he said. "I think we all understand how fast technology changes. Yesterday's ideas are not always today's ideas."