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join:2007-05-16
Chicago, IL | how kind.... too bad all of the muni-projected failed. we'll see how long this lasts. | |
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join:2006-10-19
Lindenhurst, NY | Re: how kind.... This isnt a muni network. This is a cablecompany run wifi and only cablevision customers can use it.
There is not much to maintain either. | |
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
| too cheery A bit too PR cheery for Karl. Sounds like a copy paste job to me.
Wheres the grinding on how its not really free and only available with a subscription? Also why doesn't it subsidize computers and training for poor like a proper muni wifi system should  | |
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voipguy
join:2006-05-31
Forest Hills, NY
| Re: too cheery Perhaps because this isn't a municipal system.
This is a private outdoor wifi system, free for the company's own land-line subscribers.
Probably the only reason Cablevision's outdoor system can succeed where municipal systems have failed is because Cablevision already has the internet connection infrastructure and backhaul network built (their existing plant) and doesn't have to pay someone else to use it. | |
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wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Sprint Mobile Broa..
 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·BroadVoice
| Re: too cheery said by voipguy  :Perhaps because this isn't a municipal system. This is a private outdoor wifi system, free for the company's own land-line subscribers. Probably the only reason Cablevision's outdoor system can succeed where municipal systems have failed is because Cablevision already has the internet connection infrastructure and backhaul network built (their existing plant) and doesn't have to pay someone else to use it. Bingo. Give this man a cookie!
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When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
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verolom
join:2002-03-23
Eagleville, PA | Re: too cheery I like the quote. Cablevision is seeing Verison's light, Verizon is feeling Cablevision's heat, we all get all warm and fuzzy. | |
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anjorusso
@speakeasy.net
| wow...how useless i tried using wifi phone to connect to these hotspots...and was only able to connect to 1 out of 20 attempted after authenticating...and the one i was able to connect to was right in front of my house..
even though it's nice to have free wifi once you pay for home internet...its impractical...wait for verizon LTE or white space broadband...don't even wait for wimax....they're doomed to fail... | |
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pktlosscentral
@optonline.net
| Re: wow...how useless sorry to hear you have issues connecting. I have no problems using it. Im on it right now posting this! Funny how verizon now is going to offer free wifi to their customers after bashing cable about it. Also rumor is they may match cables new 101Mbps service after bashing that too! Gotta love Competition. | |
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LIbound
@optonline.net | Sorry to hear your having issues connecting. I use it all the time and have no problems. Im on it right now posting this! I love it! | |
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HarleyDude
join:2002-01-04
Kennett Square, PA | I didn't know Verizon was going to provide free LTE. If so, I'm switching. | |
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romulusnr
join:2007-08-01
Federal Way, WA | infrastructure investment here we come? Perhaps data providers (whether they be auditory, visual, or machine) will see free wifi as an investment in infrastructure they can then provide services over, like telephone wires (without the ripping from cold dead hands part) or utility poles. | |
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Cablevision Expands Free Wi-Fi In Jersey