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None of the cities listed on that page are "rural" by any stretch of the imagination.
by heartbreak 13y ago
None of the cities listed on that page are "rural" by any stretch of the imagination.
- shmerl 13y agoThen it's not an issue and Google is not scared of digging the earth. On the other hand they write they want to reuse existing conduits, rather than perform new construction.
- heartbreak 13y agoI don't understand your point. Just because Atlanta isn't as densely developed as New York City doesn't make it "rural".
- shmerl 13y agoAs I said, if Google is not scared to dig - good for them. But they seem to want to avoid it. See their FAQ.
- selectodude 13y agoIn every metro area they've chosen, the vast majority of dwellings are single-family, owner occupied. So they can run cables above ground next to the existing telco equipment, and approach homeowners directly when it comes to installing the drop. In Chicago, about 60 percent of the city is NOT owner-occupied. I'm sure New York is significantly higher. MDU runs are much more expensive, even with cooperative landlords.