Re: [AFMUG] A Google Fiber move to wireless could keep itcompetitive |Computerworld
This sounds like the situation faced in a lot of European cities where digging up streets and sidewalks is prohibitively expensive or just not feasible. Do we know yet if they are looking at wireless direct to the customer, or as a backhaul to feed a fiber distribution point? If it's wireless to the customer, I am reminded of "Starry" which I almost wonder if it's some kind of scam. Now you have the problem of getting LOS from a window antenna at every customer, or else negotiating roof rights with every MDU and MTU building owner (which yes is reminiscent of Winstar and Teligent). -Original Message- From: Seth Mattinen Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 10:24 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] A Google Fiber move to wireless could keep itcompetitive |Computerworld On 8/16/16 07:39, Chuck McCown wrote: Google is going to attempt to sell the world that their exotic super special wireless is an evolution in broadband. But the world will detect the odor of BS in the air and call BS on Google. There's still enough people around that believe everything Google touches is gold. On the other hand, WISPs can now claim they use the same technology Google is using to deliver service. ~Seth
Re: [AFMUG] A Google Fiber move to wireless could keep itcompetitive |Computerworld
On 8/16/16 07:39, Chuck McCown wrote: Google is going to attempt to sell the world that their exotic super special wireless is an evolution in broadband. But the world will detect the odor of BS in the air and call BS on Google. There's still enough people around that believe everything Google touches is gold. On the other hand, WISPs can now claim they use the same technology Google is using to deliver service. ~Seth
Re: [AFMUG] A Google Fiber move to wireless could keep itcompetitive |Computerworld
Google is going to attempt to sell the world that their exotic super special wireless is an evolution in broadband. But the world will detect the odor of BS in the air and call BS on Google. It appears they found that fiber is more expensive to do and less lucrative (the way they do it) than they thought. Moreover the loss of goodwill from cherry picking customers is giving them a black eye. OK fine, wireless will be much more egalitarian, quick and easy to deploy, right... Let’s sound retreat and go back to ball and musket. Those damned repeating rifles are too costly. From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:32 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] A Google Fiber move to wireless could keep itcompetitive |Computerworld Remember winstar and others who tried? Look at Vivint... On Aug 16, 2016 7:31 AM, "Chuck McCown" wrote: Yeah, kinda throwing in the towel it seems. From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 10:22 PM To: Animal Farm Subject: [AFMUG] A Google Fiber move to wireless could keep it competitive |Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/article/3107835/wireless-networking/a-google-fiber-move-to-wireless-could-keep-it-competitive.html I laughed
