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Ireland (and I suspect other European countries) seem to have found a good model. Right now, we have the following: - FTTH networks (3 - POTS successor, elect
by donalhunt 3y ago
Ireland (and I suspect other European countries) seem to have found a good model.
Right now, we have the following:
- FTTH networks (3 - POTS successor, electric company, government rollout)
- cable TV networks in urban areas (docsis, fiber coming allegedly)
- fixed wireless
- 4g / 5g fixed installs
- 4g / 5g hotspots
- LEO / geostationary satellite
For most technologies (except cable), there is competition through retail companies that rely on wholesale providers for the network. Residents in urban areas typically have access to 1-2 high speed (FTTH / fast docsis) options but coverage is still variable countrywide.
In most urban areas, there are metro networks that businesses can tap into which reduces the cost of landing (diverse) fibers.