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It's a shame that a lot of telecoms have either ripped out a bunch of the copper wire they had installed themselves or have just not replaced stolen copper afte
by autoexec 2y ago
It's a shame that a lot of telecoms have either ripped out a bunch of the copper wire they had installed themselves or have just not replaced stolen copper after they successfully lobbied the FTC to let them abandon the lines. It'd have been a great way for communities or small groups to set up their own tiny networks.
- icedchai 2y agoAt DSL or T1 speeds? You're better off with wireless. We'll also ignore the problem of all copper going back to the central office.
- axiolite 2y agoThat copper requires upkeep, which is expensive. The maximum speeds are terrible by modern standards. Using the existing right-of-way (established for the copper lines) to install new fiber that will replace the copper, is the right move.
- api 2y agoSpeeds aren’t great. Directional WiFi antennas and a local mesh are a much better option for communities. There’s also a slower 900mhz WiFi standard out there that can cover a lot of area and may still be faster than crappy abandoned copper in questionable shape.