AT&T AirGig

[Braegnok]

AT&T is getting ready to test AirGig,.. it works in conjunction with existing power lines to deliver wireless internet. http://www.businessinsider.com/att-airgig-wireless-gigabit-internet-2016-9

Edited September 20, 2016 by Braegnok

[AkakmanH]

Back in the early 90's, a British company was working on using power lines for internet hookup.

They were looking for $2 billion for funding. Nothing ever came of it that I know.

If this works, imagine what the internet would look like

Now, if only the U.S. could keep ICANN we would be in good shape for future internet growth.

[Braegnok]

AT&T already has the system up and running at some of it's own facilities delivering data for 4K TV and 4G LTE spectrum for smart phones,.. I guess the company is waiting for "favorable regulation" and "the right global location," whether that's in the US or elsewhere before releasing deployment date.

[xenkw0n]

I wonder how Latency will look on a network like this.