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Didn't actually put fiber close to every address. Maybe certain parts of the city but really not much. I live in midtown where the city hasn't gotten around to
by Fatnino 4y ago
Didn't actually put fiber close to every address. Maybe certain parts of the city but really not much.
I live in midtown where the city hasn't gotten around to undergrounding the wires. In theory that means it's easier to put in fiber. In reality it means no fiber and cable internet that get flaky when it rains or if the wind blows.
- gumby 4y agoI think it’s officially within 1/2 a mile, but closer everywhere but the hills. I looked at using the fiber to connect my house directly into the PAIX (I confounded an ISP years ago). PA was happy to rent me dark fibre which I could light up however I liked. They charged by the distance (I was about 1.5 km from the PAIX). IIRC it was going to be about $25K for the cap ex and then 2K/month to use it (plus my equipment). My wife sensibly said no.