It does not matter who is better conductor or easier to work with, when the copper is being stolen each four months. This is the real factor in many countries,

It does not matter who is better conductor or easier to work with, when the copper is being stolen each four months. This is the real factor in many countries, for a mile. Optic fiber is a game changer in that sense. As long as optic fiber will be available doing a reasonable job at a reasonable price, many companies will jump over it like coyotes over a pile of chops.