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Karl Bode
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Re: The map is missleading

It is a bit strange, it shows a massive coverage area in the upstate NY region of largely rural communities around Binghamton that I'm fairly sure does not exist. I'm going to try and get a hold of Webster to talk about it...

I've updated the story above with a more detailed description of how data was collected from both WISPs and the map creator.
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battleop

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 It looks to me that they are using the same method that the FCC uses. If one address in a zip code has wireless then they all do.

Chattanooga has 3 ISPs that also have wireless networks. I am rather familiar with the coverage of all 3 networks and I know that there are areas that are not served that the maps shows as served.
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Karl Bode
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It looks to me that they are using the same method that the FCC uses. If one address in a zip code has wireless then they all do.
That was my thought as well -- but I'll try to confirm.
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T1 Rocky

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Dallas, TX		 It might not be accurate or perfect....but at least it is SOMETHING! At least now there's something to build on.
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battleop

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 The problem is that it appears that it's not ever remotely accurate. I think it does more damage than good. It's helping out the large Cable and Telcos by giving them a chance to tell the FCC "See I told you we have competition from other providers."
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jester121
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Lake Zurich, IL		reply to T1 Rocky
Given the choice between "nothing" and a big steaming pile of bull shit, I'll take the nothing thanks.

Fudging numbers even a little bit puts the entire project in a dubious light, and makes it easier to dismiss the entire thing.
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