Forum Archive Index - March 2003

[Robin Benson <rob@hammerheadmedia.co.uk>]

Fixed lines offer all sorts of stability that wireless connections don't. They are immune to weather issues and have significant bandwidth that isn't affected by interference and quality of connection issues.

Wireless has, of course, the flexibility of location (for the most part) without regard to where the link is.

I see much more of a hybrid future than purely wireless, as both methods of getting data around have their benefits.

Also, I think that Telecom is bound to end up with a slice of the wireless pie. Don't forget that many people will use a *DSL connection to get the bandwidth to their wireless base-station and enjoy the benefits of "local wireless" from there. Wireless coverage, as the current pioneers will tell you, isn't a cheap business.

Cheers

Robin

On Monday, Mar 17, 2003, at 04:55 Europe/London, Duncan MacGregor wrote:

> Lines for phones will soon be obsolete.   My daughter sends E mail from a portable lap top from the mainland to Auckland.   Only a matter of time before the wires come down.  The question is, If that is the case who takes them down?, asset or liability to whoever.  That would leave telecom in a bit of a funny position.  I know absolutely nothing on the teck side and stand to be corrected however it puts me off considering telecom as an investment.  If I am wrong tell me teck side it interests me.