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That seems like not nearly enough money for an underground fiber network.
by smileysteve 12y ago
That seems like not nearly enough money for an underground fiber network.
- Zikes 12y agoSome of those costs can be minimized by installing fiber while other utilities and maintenance operations are being performed. Some cities have adopted a "dig once" policy for this, saying every time there is a dig then fiber must also be installed if it is not already in that location. I would also be surprised if a city like New York didn't already have a fair amount of dark fiber available.
- splitrocket 12y agoAlmost every residential and commercial building in NYC has fiber running in front of it: http://arstechnica.com/business/2014/06/09/verizon-will-miss-deadline-to-wire-all-of-new-york-city-with-fios/ http://arstechnica.com/business/2014/06/09/verizon-will-miss... That last few feet? Dependent on landlords.
- nostromo 12y agoBecause it's not. The article mentions this is about providing free wi-fi in poor neighborhoods.