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A schematic illustrating how FTTx architectures vary — with regard to the distance between the optical fiber and the end-user. The building on the left is the central office; that on the right is one of the buildings served by the central office. Dotted rectangles represent separate living or office spaces within the same building. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Stockholm and Leverett: Case Studies in Fiber Deployment :  "A recap: Fiber to the home deployments in America will bring both direct and indirect economic benefits to the country in the form of new and better access to new jobs, the creation of new businesses, increased home values, better access to healthcare, improved educational resources, and more effective government services. But even though FTTH is routine and inexpensive in cities in countries like Sweden and South Korea (and prices for fiber connections are far lower in Seoul , Amsterdam , Olso , Copenhagen , Paris , Stockholm, and Singapore than t...

English: Verizon Building in New York City (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Verizon Files Tariff Allowing Company to Abandon Wired Phone/Broadband Service in New York; Fire Island First to Go | Stop the Cap! : " Verizon Communications has filed a formal tariff obtained by Stop the Cap! with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) that would establish conditions under which it can abandon its wired network in favor of wireless-only service. If approved, Verizon will be able to drop wired landline and broadband service in any area of the state if the company can: certify that a substantial portion of its facilities in an area are destroyed, rendered unusable, or beyond reasonable repair, or, demonstrates that the use of wireless to serve specified customers , or groups of customers, is otherwise reasonable in light of the geographic location, the availability of competitive facilities to serve those customers or groups of customers, or in li...

English: Charles Schumer, United States Senator from New York Español: Charles Schumer, Senador de los Estados Unidos de Nueva York (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Senator Charles E. Schumer :  "“In neighborhoods of Staten Island , Brooklyn , Queens , Lower Manhattan , and Long Island , there was a virtual communications blackout , with residents struggling to find out vital information such as where disaster aid resources were located, and what had happened to their friends, family and neighbors.  First responders were severely hindered as well – in Long Beach , for example, special equipment needed to be brought in so they could continue to communicate,” said Schumer. “When it comes to keeping our vital communications networks up-and-running, we can and must do better.”" ...ero. Related articles Schumer Thanks Fire Departments Schumer and Nadler Say Sandy Was Our Wake-Up Call for Better Disaster Infrastructure Chuck Schumer Is NOT Going To Reduce The Deficit By...