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by dfc 4416 days ago
Dont forget: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_theft
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Metal theft can be solved using wireless technologies. No need for fiber, except between base stations.
Yeah, that is the point. It is not an apples to apples comparison between copper and fiber or wireless. Fiber and wireless do not require hanging dollar bills from wooden poles in impoverished war torn countries. Even if copper were a superior technology it would be hard to recommend investing in infrastructure that is going to be torn down and sold for scrap metal in order to feed someone's family.