raddicott
join:2002-12-29 | Let us hope.
Let us all hope this fares better than Directv DSL. |
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shashinka
join:2000-09-16
West Boylston, MA | This would be sweet, I have a tower in view from my house! Currently only viable HSI is Charter Cable. Too far out for VerizoN DSL. |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
Premium
join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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|  Even if combo wins license, years before any rollout
Even if DirecTV and Echostar win wireless spectrum at auction, it will be years before any real rollout takes place. If people are betting on some big Wimax infrastructure being in place soon, they will be disappointed.
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jaxdomino
join:2001-12-01
Jacksonville, FL
| It shouldn't be years before we start seeing these roll-outs. These guys are most likely going to jump on existing towers in place from wireless carries. Most localities require wireless carriers to share their towers which keeps their numbers down. I can see that maybe by the Q2 or Q3 of 2007, we will see a major rollout. |
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JTRockville
Data Ho
Premium,MVM
join:2002-01-28
Rockville, MD
clubs: | Here's to hoping for a trial in Rockville, MD
Randolph Hills, nestled just outside Rockville MD between Kensington and Garrett Park, would be an excellent location for a trial. |
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LoneGreyWolf
Premium
join:2002-09-09
Bath, NY
clubs: 
| Is Wimax also a LoS product?
I am curious if Wimax is a LoS product like the other wireless services out there? There is a wireless tower 10 miles away that services Bath, but because of mounatains and trees, I don't have direct LoS. Will this be something to look forward to in the future? Just trying to find a real broadband service I may be able to jump on. |
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ditka_b
Premium
join:2001-10-05
Barrington, IL | reply to raddicott
Re: Let us hope.
Ya I miss DTV DSL had a 768/768 SDSL line for 49.95 that was awsome years ago. |
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nasadude
join:2001-10-05
Rockville, MD | reply to JTRockville
Re: Here's to hoping for a trial in Rockville, MD
JT, you are the eternal optimist.
I have resigned myself to at least one year more and probably two as a customer of our wonderful local comcast franchise. |
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adsldog
join:2000-12-01
Woodstock, GA
| reply to LoneGreyWolf
Re: Is Wimax also a LoS product?
It is not LoS but just like a small radio if you are in a valley and the tower is on the other side of the mountain, then no it could not get a signal to you. If the tower is on top of the mountain and trees and buildings are in the way it will pass through them. |
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LoneGreyWolf
Premium
join:2002-09-09
Bath, NY
clubs: | Okay, it still wouldn't work then. I think it is up on a mountain, but there are several other mountains in between me and the tower and they are higher then it. |
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DaveNJ
No Fear
join:1999-09-01
New Jersey
·Comcast
·Patriot Media
| reply to TKJunkMail
Re: Even if combo wins license, years before any rollout
said by TKJunkMail  :Even if DirecTV and Echostar win wireless spectrum at auction, it will be years before any real rollout takes place. If people are betting on some big Wimax infrastructure being in place soon, they will be disappointed. I agree with TK on this, let me explain. Most mobile carrier rent towers. So they would have to agree on a rental rate, which could take months, years. Then the actually network design and ordering of circuits. 3 yrs minimum
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Bytezboy
join:2001-05-17
New York, NY | how can they compete with triple play?
how could they compete with triple play, direct tv doesn't provide phone service |
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Rob A
Same Old Jets
Premium
join:2005-01-17
Pompton Plains, NJ
| Already got a "triple play" with directv
Verizon takes care of everything for me. I get dsl, unlimited calling, and directv service all on one bill at a great rate too.
Unlimited calling - $39.95/month
DSL - $29.95/month
DirecTV on 4 TVs + HBO package - $55.96/month
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Rob A
Same Old Jets
Premium
join:2005-01-17
Pompton Plains, NJ | reply to Bytezboy
Re: how can they compete with triple play?
voip? |
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Rob A
Same Old Jets
Premium
join:2005-01-17
Pompton Plains, NJ | reply to ditka_b
Re: Let us hope.
50 bucks for 768K? Ripoff... |
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McLovin
Chicka chicka yeah
Premium
join:2005-06-12
Fairbanks, AK
clubs: | 50 bucks for 768K? Ripoff...
The majority of Alaska is paying $50/month for 320K/240K, wanna know why? There isn't any other options outside of Anchorage. |
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Rob A
Same Old Jets
Premium
join:2005-01-17
Pompton Plains, NJ
| said by McLovin :50 bucks for 768K? Ripoff...
The majority of Alaska is paying $50/month for 320K/240K, wanna know why? There isn't any other options outside of Anchorage. Atleast you get nice weather year round, I'd kill to avoid the summer and spring heat.
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ditka_b
Premium
join:2001-10-05
Barrington, IL | reply to Rob A
That was symetrical and back when 1.5 was a dream for T1's that most businesses couldn't afford.
T1 was like 2500 a month and noone was running those speeds like we do now. |
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entropy1
Premium
join:2002-09-25 | reply to Rob A
An idiot who is chomping at the bit trying to be obnoxious sometimes forgets to read the whole post he's being obnoxious about. |
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ydoucare
join:2003-03-12
Rensselaer, IN
 ·Embarq
·Millenicom
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| reply to shashinka
said by shashinka :This would be sweet, I have a tower in view from my house! Currently only viable HSI is Charter Cable. Too far out for VerizoN DSL. Depends if they put equipment on that particular tower or not. |
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