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 wifi4milezBig Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
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New York, NY | Syracuse? quote:
Many profitable markets will see significant competition between FiOS and DOCSIS 3.0 cable -- eventually. But many more markets will not -- particularly across rural America. Blue collar cities like Syracuse and Binghamton, NY -- just a few hours northwest of Mr. Hansell's employer, will likely never see full coverage from next-generation broadband. Many are lucky to see 3Mbps DSL or 5Mbps cable.
Having lived in Syracuse for a few years, I can tell you that I was not aware of any significant portion of the city (proper) that couldnt get TWC, even as far back as 1997. Perhaps if we are talking about the rural areas around the city then that might be true (as it is in many rural areas!  ), however (other than maybe a small, isolated pocket) I think everyone within the city limits has at least one broadband provider available to them today. While I cant speak for Binghamton, I would imagine its probably in a very similar situation. The funny thing is that Rochester NY was one of the first test markets for TWC's higher speed tiers (7Mbps and above), a good year before we were able to get them in NYC. The cable companies have a big footprint upstate, and in fact probably pass more customers than DSL. I spent a week this past summer up in very rural Phoenicia NY, so far off the path that there was no cell phone service for miles. There was no hope of DSL, however the house was equipped with a 7Mbps TWC cable connection with full VOD and HD for the television. This place had bears roaming around, yet I was able to surf quicker than I could in the heart of Manhattan (NYC). The argument that upstate is under-served isnt working for me, especially given my personal experiences up there.
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1 edit | Having lived in Syracuse for a few years, I can tell you that I was not aware of any significant portion of the city (proper) that couldnt get TWC, even as far back as 1997. I grew up in the area. I know Time Warner Cable does a good job getting services throughout the cities proper and many rural areas because of franchise obligations, but I also know many others only have a choice of one provider -- if anything at all.
But the argument isn't that they can't get first-gen broadband (and many rural areas still can't), but that they won't be seeing the next-gen upgrades Hansell seems to think are right around the corner. Highly unlikely that Binghamton will ever see FiOS. Neither city is going to be an immediate DOC 3.0 upgrade priority, either.
But Hansell tells us gigabit connections are right around the corner. In cities like that? Maybe by 2020. | | |
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| FYI, While it is spotty coverage like everywhere else, Fios in available in the Syracuse area | |
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