Re: The map is missleading

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battleop join:2005-09-28 00000	reply to Karl Bode Re: The map is missleading 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.
battleop join:2005-09-28 00000	to forum · permalink · · 2009-02-13 11:29:17 ·
Karl Bode News Guy join:2000-03-02 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.
Karl Bode News Guy join:2000-03-02 1 edit	to forum · permalink · · 2009-02-13 11:31:57 ·
T1 Rocky join:2002-11-15 Dallas, TX	It might not be accurate or perfect....but at least it is SOMETHING! At least now there's something to build on.
T1 Rocky join:2002-11-15 Dallas, TX	to forum · permalink · · 2009-02-13 11:45:32 ·
battleop join:2005-09-28 00000	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."
battleop join:2005-09-28 00000	to forum · permalink · · 2009-02-13 11:47:35 ·
jester121 Premium 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.
jester121 Premium join:2003-08-09 Lake Zurich, IL	to forum · permalink · · 2009-02-13 12:38:40 ·


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