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The most apt comparison isn't actually possible. The 'last mile' networks are similar in nature to roadways; a service that is a natural monopoly and best supp
by mjevans 10y ago
The most apt comparison isn't actually possible.
The 'last mile' networks are similar in nature to roadways; a service that is a natural monopoly and best supported through government and local community working together.
Meanwhile, cars (computers) and gas ('long distance' interconnect) are things that best compete on top of that local natural monopoly network.
You should have your choice of ISPs and other data services selling you their content across the local mesh network.
- rayiner 10y agoIt's not actually that much work to run a few sets of fiber along existing utility poles or conduits (which are mostly owned by electric utilities). We're not talking about nuclear reactors here.
- tgb 10y agoAre they run on utility poles? I always think of them as buried, but can't find any information either way.