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somewhat cynical, but I think effective. Look into wireless internet service provider gear and mesh networks. It won't be faster than Comcast. 50Mbit maybe. Ma
by jfoutz 4y ago
somewhat cynical, but I think effective.
Look into wireless internet service provider gear and mesh networks. It won't be faster than Comcast. 50Mbit maybe. Make flyers and talk to your neighbors. Call around and ask about pricing for fiber backhauls.
Of course you don't want to run your own ISP. But, you could. It's not really that hard. Your neighbors could chip in for gear and be part owners. or a co-op or whatever.
If you can create a plausible threat to the $5000 a month they're collecting around you, I suspect they'll greatly enhance performance in your area, and might even offer to connect you up.
- justinjlynn 4y agoEither that or they'll send a C&D and then file multiple lawsuits to strategically prevent others from having the same idea, sure.
- nine_k 4y agoI suppose their monopoly extends to offering service for money, not for having it for yourself (or a collective of neighbors who own the gear and share costs). Were it nit so, they could sue you for sharing the cellular internet around your house.
- mawise 4y agoRelated reading: https://startyourownisp.com/ https://startyourownisp.com/
- mulmen 4y agoWhat a nightmare. What if we had to do this for everything. Hey everyone hook up to my rainwater collector. Don’t forget to refuel the generator. Sorry it’s so loud. Keep digging, we have to put the trash somewhere! The Internet is a utility.
- jfoutz 4y agoPolitically, it's a popularity contest. If you're friendly and responsive, even if not particularly effective, you'll win. Maybe raincast is less noisy, but if they're jerks and expensive?
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