[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by lvmensch

Fiber is pretty much dead. We clearly are going to 5G and whatever comes next. The last mile is going to be wireless. Inevitable at this point. The Google Fiber is the classical example. So we may see competition for Cox. But it will be wireless so the cell phone companies not the fiber ones.

I was told that the only reason our local Sprint or whatever they are calling themselves these days, Century Link, I think, started their half assed fiber project was in hopes of being bought out by Google Fiber.

I prefer a hard connection. My 5g is unreliable.

[Commander666]

Yes, cell companies are going to rule the world.

[Commander666]

Brain surgery will also be very fashionable with 5g.

[lvmensch]

Originally Posted by Commander666

Yes, cell companies are going to rule the world.

Doubt that. But they are certainly going to give competition to the cable guys. Should be fun.

[Commander666]

Cable companies will die unless they also do their own content. I'd like to know what percentage of cox is isp only now.

[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by Commander666

Cable companies will die unless they also do their own content. I'd like to know what percentage of cox is isp only now.

They get kinda bitchy if you ask for internet only service. I pay for the bundle because they charge more if you don’t. That said, my connection is usually reliable, and has been for decades.

They have the only decent fiber ring in town.

They are privately held. We don’t get to know the percentage unless we call Steve.

[Commander666]

I feel most would drop cox in a heartbeat If there was another option for Internet.

[lvmensch]

Originally Posted by NLVgal

They get kinda bitchy if you ask for internet only service. I pay for the bundle because they charge more if you don’t. That said, my connection is usually reliable, and has been for decades.

They have the only decent fiber ring in town.

They are privately held. We don’t get to know the percentage unless we call Steve.

Yup. And I would not be surprised to see them go wireless the last mile.

I am actually screwing around with my land lines getting them off Cox so I can downgrade my cable option.

[Commander666]

According to wiki there are already more Internet subscribers than TV. Very large phone numbers due to bundling.

[Commander666]

If cox doesn't partner with a cell company they will go out of business. Expect that little company, Apple to begin a huge drive in this area.