> From: Erik Reuter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Sun, Oct 27, 2002 at 05:21:11AM -0600, The Fool wrote: > > > This wouldn't be necessary if the local-phone monopolies would install > > fibre optics right up to the home like they should have done. > > While I would also like to see a fiber going to each home (it would > be good for my career!), I have to point out that it isn't as simple > as that. Mainly, it is expensive. Laying and hooking up the fiber is > expensive, fiber optic transceivers are expensive, and the supporting > hardward for the neighborhood network (optical switches, routers) is > expensive. If most people aren't willing to pay more than $50/month, > then it will take a long time for the fiber to be installed.
Those are mostly one time costs. The only part of the phone network that isn't fibre is the twisted pair that goes to homes. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
