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Re:Wi-Fi Goes Long Range on New WiLo Standard by sneak on Sunday October 06, 2024 @03:23PM (#41759498)
It would be illegal (at least in the usa); you’re not allowed to share your home internet, or function as a public utility.

There are huge regulatory moats around everything that costs $20-500/mo recurring and is incurred by large percentages of the population. Internet access is a huge one.

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Re:Wi-Fi Goes Long Range on New WiLo Standard by johnnyanmac on Sunday October 06, 2024 @03:29PM (#41759550)
Well that would explain the sad estate of government sanctioned Wifi. They were bought out, as usual, from people who just want an extra buck instead of properly serving the public's needs.
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Re:Wi-Fi Goes Long Range on New WiLo Standard by wilted-iris on Sunday October 06, 2024 @03:35PM (#41759608)
Citation? There are a few large public meshes in the US. I'm unaware of anything that makes them illegal to run.
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Re:Wi-Fi Goes Long Range on New WiLo Standard by BenjiWiebe on Monday October 07, 2024 @02:07PM (#41769026)
I know it's usually against the ToS to share your home WiFi, but this is the first I've ever heard that it's illegal.
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