They probably mean fiber to the antenna, which is technically wrong also. I suppose its easier to say than "fiber to remote radio unit with an antenna attached” (FtRRUwaAA).
On Aug 26, 2016, at 9:47 AM, Bill Prince <[email protected]> wrote: > Someone please explain what a "fiber optic antenna" is? > > "Alphabet is also actively exploring how it can solve the cost of laying > cable through using less expensive technology and existing infrastructure. > Last month Google acquired Webpass, a company that uses fiber optic antennas > to facilitate high-speed internet." > bp > <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> > > On 8/26/2016 8:09 AM, Gino Villarini wrote: >> there are numerous reports about this on the press lately : >> >> http://www.wsj.com/articles/googles-high-speed-web-plans-hit-snags-1471193165 >> >> https://www.theinformation.com/inside-the-battle-over-google-fiber?token=QXfYHX9rFRSLb3l690owLQ >> >> https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602184/google-fiber-stalls-as-the-industry-gears-up-for-ultrafast-wireless/ >> >> https://news.fastcompany.com/google-fiber-hits-speed-bumps-as-alphabet-looks-to-cut-costs-4017742 >> >> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 10:46 AM, Adam Moffett <[email protected]> wrote: >> "The slow pace of digging up streets to install fiber is the primary >> contributor." >> >> All the facts really say is that it's not as easy as they thought. I think >> almost anybody who ever started an ISP found out it wasn't as easy as they >> thought, and that plans don't survive contact with reality. >> >> Which part is BS? >> >> >> ------ Original Message ------ >> From: "Sterling Jacobson" <[email protected]> >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Sent: 8/26/2016 10:11:14 AM >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Google Fiber information >> >>> I would like to know what their take rate is in percentage for a given >>> area(s). >>> >>> >>> That number they report is meaningless. >>> >>> >>> I bet their take in Provo is very high. >>> >>> >>> Also, it just doesn’t take a lot of employees to run fiber once it’s >>> installed correctly. >>> >>> The layoff may not actually be indicative of anything other than the job is >>> done and now they maintain. >>> >>> >>> I call BS on this article. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rory Conaway >>> Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 12:19 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [AFMUG] Google Fiber information >>> >>> >>> https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Report-Google-Fiber-to-Cut-Staff-After-User-Totals-Disappoint-137750 >>> >>> >>> Rory Conaway • Triad Wireless • CEO >>> >>> 4226 S. 37th Street • Phoenix • AZ 85040 >>> >>> 602-426-0542 >>> >>> [email protected] >>> >>> http://www.triadwireless.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> “Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only >>> a hole in Arizona”. - George Frederick Will >>> >>> >>> >> >
