Interesting story at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30229181/
We know the about caps and metered usage plans that the cable companies
are trying to institute. This story goes a little further to speculate
why.
....snip
After analog broadcasting stops, those who are out of broadcast range may
have to rely on Internet programming too. Though many of those locations
don't get Internet either.
This will be interesting.
I was considering FIOS for Internet and phone. It would cost less than getting faster DSL.
I asked Verizon when they would install FIOS in Cecil County. The sales rep stifled a
laugh. I asked the guy in the Verizon truck. He guffawed. Then he said, "Never". Verizon
only installs FIOS where there are people.
We can't even get fast Internet service here except absurdly overpriced Comcast. When we
finally get it, then we'll have to fight to avoid over charges for watching movies online
TV shows. US broadband sucks. US customers make it worse by overpaying for their service
and not demanding better prices and service.
We live beyond where digital TV will work reliably. Which digital antenna works best for
those of us who live 40-50 miles away from broadcast towers? Why is the government selling
or giving away the analog frequencies when they always leased them before?
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