Re:The future of Fiber
by freeasinfree on Wednesday February 19, 2014 @11:37PM
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MonkeyBrains requires LoS to any one of their radios, which aren't all located on Sutro. Permission shouldn't be a problem if the landlord is OK with tenants' satellite dishes on the roof. Even then, you can install any communications antenna (within reason) on areas you control in your lease (e.g. a balcony) thanks to OTARD [1]
[1] http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule
SF High Speed options:
Comcast. Max out at 100/10.
Sonic offers fiber in certain blocks of the Sunset, but are deploying painfully slow.
I have an ATT U-Verse box permitted to install on my block but it hasn't happened yet, and I'm not thrilled with ATT.
Monkeybrains requires LoS to Sutro tower, and permission from the building landlord.
Webpass requires at least 20 units in a building.
Google remains the only hope; build it, TAKE MY MONEY.