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treich
join:2006-12-12

treich

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why dont they start there own fiber network?

Why don't they just start there own fiber network if there is no major players want to do it. Or better yet get some independent telcos come in and setup an fiber network. BC here in Ohio we have independent telco have fiber network that is linked up to Chicago where all major players are at they are linked up to 10gig fiber network.
johan_hammy
join:2003-08-08
Dekalb, IL

johan_hammy

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There are plenty of commercial and wholesale networks there, but fiber overbuilds do not make sense for residential broadband.

treich
join:2006-12-12

treich

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well if they got wholesale networks then any independent ISP can come in and use "so called vaper ware fiber network"...
johan_hammy
join:2003-08-08
Dekalb, IL

johan_hammy

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Right, but that doesn't negate the fact that last mile residential construction is expensive. Its still a mighty cost whether bourne by tax payers or customers.
elray
join:2000-12-16
Santa Monica, CA

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Because they've proven themselves incapable to performing even the most rudimentary municipal duties - keeping the streets safe and clean, repairing the roads and sidewalks, trimming the trees, operating the libraries, and unfortunately, running a public utility.

While this forum buries its head in the sand and pretends that the incumbents haven't moved the ball down the field, the reality is that today, we have incredible options available, precisely the result of private investment. Meanwhile, our decade-old local taxpayer-financed network remains unavailable to all but the elites.