 tschmidtPremium,MVM
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| Forward Looking Design It is easy to overlook this is a new band new overlay network delivering FTTH and FTTB.
Assuming the financials work tri-cities is able to deliver services that directly compete for somewhat less then the incumbents.
Once is installed the network has a lot of headroom. Assuming they are deploying FSAN APON each Internet drop is capable of up to 40 Mbps symmetrical with a 1GHZ CATV RF drop capable of 158 channels. This is well in excess of what is available through DSL or DOCSIS cable modems.
If either SBC or Comcast wants to compete they need to install their own FTTH network for approximately the same cost. In today's financial markets there is no way that is going to happen.
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TACSPEEDPremium
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If either SBC or Comcast wants to compete they need to install their own FTTH network for approximately the same cost. In today's financial markets there is no way that is going to happen.
The problem is that Comcast or SBC will lower their prices to meet the competition.
Now you have to convince people that the municipal network is better, all digital TV, faster data transport, better service, and so on.
The next problem is getting people to pick-up the phone and transfer their service. You may laugh, but that is more difficult than you can believe. People generally resist change!
Anyhow, I hope they build the their network. It just won't be a cake walk.
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| said by TACSPEED:
The problem is that Comcast or SBC will lower their prices to meet the competition.
True. One of the nice things about having headroom is being able to compete on performance - rather then price.
said by TACSPEED:
Now you have to convince people that the municipal network is better, all digital TV, faster data transport, better service, and so on.
The next problem is getting people to pick-up the phone and transfer their service. You may laugh, but that is more difficult than you can believe. People generally resist change!
Changing CATV service should not be all that big a deal. In general I think using FTTH to deliver POTS phone service is a nonstarter, more trouble then it is worth. Folks that want to use the connection FTTH for wired telephony will likely be better served by signing up with a VoIP service like Vonage.
I'd don't know what the competitive offerings in the area are. Broadband is in very early stage of deployment. In there near term there will not be huge interest in incredibly fast Internet access since no services exist that are able to take advantage of it.
said by TACSPEED:
Anyhow, I hope they build the their network. It just won't be a cake walk.
I absolutely agree. This is a fight to the death. It only makes sense to deploy a single FTTH network in a given market. If municipal broadband is successful the Cablecos and Telcos are forced in the position of becoming a non-facilities based service provider. |
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As long as this is not going to cost taxpayers any money its a great idea.
I like to know how are they going to finance this project before I jump on the bandwagon.
SBC and comcast don't need to install FTTH, all they have to do its upgrade there network to fiber, fiber its much superior to copper, time warner did it in my area and now I can get over 200 channel all on digital quality picture and sound, cable modem with speeds of 1.5
And instead of costing the city any money they profit from it with the franchise fees |
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| said by herberthm1:
As long as this is not going to cost taxpayers any money its a great idea.
I like to know how are they going to finance this project before I jump on the bandwagon.
SBC and comcast don't need to install FTTH, all they have to do its upgrade there network to fiber, fiber its much superior to copper, time warner did it in my area and now I can get over 200 channel all on digital quality picture and sound, cable modem with speeds of 1.5
And instead of costing the city any money they profit from it with the franchise fees
In Tacoma's case with CLICK! the lines neccesary were being/to be laid anyways to upgrade their pwer/electrics to remote reading capability,so not much had to be added or changed to offer broadband to begin with.What costs were/are incurred are covered by the monthly charge wich doesn't incorporate a profit margin.If any profits incur they are steered towards the utility and NOT some fata$$ corporate schmucks deep pockets!
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said by tschmidt:
said by TACSPEED:
The problem is that Comcast or SBC will lower their prices to meet the competition.
True. One of the nice things about having headroom is being able to compete on performance - rather then price.
said by TACSPEED:
Now you have to convince people that the municipal network is better, all digital TV, faster data transport, better service, and so on.
The next problem is getting people to pick-up the phone and transfer their service. You may laugh, but that is more difficult than you can believe. People generally resist change!
Changing CATV service should not be all that big a deal. In general I think using FTTH to deliver POTS phone service is a nonstarter, more trouble then it is worth. Folks that want to use the connection FTTH for wired telephony will likely be better served by signing up with a VoIP service like Vonage.
I'd don't know what the competitive offerings in the area are. Broadband is in very early stage of deployment. In there near term there will not be huge interest in incredibly fast Internet access since no services exist that are able to take advantage of it.
said by TACSPEED:
Anyhow, I hope they build the their network. It just won't be a cake walk.
I absolutely agree. This is a fight to the death. It only makes sense to deploy a single FTTH network in a given market. If municipal broadband is successful the Cablecos and Telcos are forced in the position of becoming a non-facilities based service provider.
One word: "WORD OF MOUTH"
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