>And how on earth would an individual gain access to network >infrastructure of one of the largest carrier providers in >the country? way easier than most peop

>And how on earth would an individual gain access to network >infrastructure of one of the largest carrier providers in >the country? way easier than most people think. The telco networks are walled gardens. Once you're in, you're in. (Though, security have been getting better the last years.). But really, all you need is to break into a base station and hook up your own gear. A fair bit of knowledge of the protocols, and the unsecured stuff you can get access to in the core network are quite amazing once you're on the fixed side of a BTS (as opposed to the radio side that your mobile phone is on). Similarly, you can dig up a fiber and pass it through your own equipment. This isn't something your run of the mill wifi wardriver is going to be able to do, but certainly something a skilled individual can do.