08-21-2007, 09:15 AM
Beachboy, did you check out how much LavaNet
charges for T-1 service. If you did not, they charge $1,500 for one. So 350.00 is not that bad.
As for fiber-optics being all around, its not as prevalent here, like on the mainland. Most
of the interisland and cross island transport is fiber. But the last mile is still copper.
Plus since we live in a island state, there is much fewer over builders here than other areas. Even they have to share capacity with Hawaiian Telcom on island (with the exception being Sandwich Isles Communications).
Thanks to telcom/cable companies and lobbyists (and with too much government meddling)is why the United States is stuck in the broadband dark ages.
Edited by - Aaron S on 08/21/2007 13:18:24
Edited by - Aaron S on 08/21/2007 13:22:07
charges for T-1 service. If you did not, they charge $1,500 for one. So 350.00 is not that bad.
As for fiber-optics being all around, its not as prevalent here, like on the mainland. Most
of the interisland and cross island transport is fiber. But the last mile is still copper.
Plus since we live in a island state, there is much fewer over builders here than other areas. Even they have to share capacity with Hawaiian Telcom on island (with the exception being Sandwich Isles Communications).
Thanks to telcom/cable companies and lobbyists (and with too much government meddling)is why the United States is stuck in the broadband dark ages.
Edited by - Aaron S on 08/21/2007 13:18:24
Edited by - Aaron S on 08/21/2007 13:22:07