[IP] more on FCC adopts rules for broadband over power lines
Begin forwarded message:
From: Brett Glass <brett@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: October 15, 2004 3:44:57 PM GMT+01:00
To: dave@xxxxxxxxxx, Ip <ip@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [IP] FCC adopts rules for broadband over power lines
David:
The truly sad thing about this development is that -- as with telephone
and cable lines -- the FCC is opting to give utility monopolies the
ability to prevent other providers from using their facilities. Thus,
in many cases, a consumer may have a choice between at most three
large, entrenched monopolies when seeking wired broadband service, and
in most cases only one or two. At the same time, the FCC is continuing
to hobble wireless broadband by refusing to reserve spectrum
exclusively for that purpose or provide licensed spectrum that it is
practical for ISPs to buy. This means that wireless cannot be
competitive in terms of reliability. A cordless phone can, without
warning, disrupt Internet service to an entire building or even to the
entire area served by an ISP's wireless access point.
If things continue on their present course, the FCC will be awarding to
large, entrenched, rapacious corporations a monopoly on reliable
broadband access. Good for the GOP's corporate patrons, but bad for the
rest of us.
--Brett Glass
-------------------------------------
You are subscribed as roessler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To manage your subscription, go to
http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip
Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/