said by TSI Marc:so to expand on that, the thought of 3 wires to most homes, let alone 5. (not in a small area either where it may be possible to sustain something if say, one of the other two weren't really servicing the needs that well, I'm talking generally available) is like wishing for unicorns... it doesn't exist. not anywhere.
I totally agree with what Marc has to say, but as a thought experiment there is more internet available than I sometimes think. Thing is most areas there's only a few options that are the most economically feasible and it would be foolish to compete with a more expensive technology.
While maybe not wires, most urban types likely have 3 or 4 ways to access the internet already. However, DSL and Cable are really the only cost effective way for most who want affordability and any significant amount of usage. However from a competition standpoint DSL and Cable have a leg up
Available to most already:
1. DSL
2. Cable
3. Cell signal
4. Satellite (although due to cost most will not use if DSL or cable is in their area)
Available to some, or available with investment:
5. Fibre Optic (some smaller towns have this)
6. Microwave tower
7. Wi-fi (many flavours, publicly or privately offered)
Abandoned?
8. Large scale Powerline internet
9.
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