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2 edits | reply to battleop
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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| 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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1 edit | 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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| 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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| 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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 jester121Premium
join:2003-08-09
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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