dslwanter
Why would I want DSL? I have FTTH
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join:2002-12-16
Lowellville, OH
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Re: DSL over Fiber
DSL isn't feasible over fiber, period. DSL is a radio signal that dies after 3 miles. If it was easy to repeat, telco's would be able to offer 6mbps DSL to their entire blueprint. The signal would be more reliable over fiber since fiber is virtually transparent to EMI unlike copper.
Verizon has the right idea, so do cable companies offering DOCSIS via FTTH in new areas. AT&T is on the wrong track and will still have to deal with "distance" issues. Why? Because they won't ditch xDSL technology.
If a company is going to spend the money to build a fiber network, they're going to look to save on ways to provide service and DSL wouldn't be a smart choice.
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) I still see no technical reason -- but yes, apparently no telco will spend ~$200 per customer to extend a DS-1 line via media converters.