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ReynardMuldrake 07-26-2012 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw (Post 8770293)
However, the service is missing some big networks in Time Warner's HBO, TNT and CNN, Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN and Disney Channel and News Corp.'s Fox News and FX.

That doesn't mean those channels are saying no to Google, just that deals have not been reached yet. HBO expects to be on the service shortly and an ESPN spokesman said the two are having "productive discussions."

Wait, does that mean HBO could be included as part of the package? That would ****ing rule.

ArrowheadHawk 07-26-2012 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake (Post 8770508)
Wait, does that mean HBO could be included as part of the package? That would ****ing rule.

Yep. The premium package.

007 07-26-2012 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 8770492)
Fantastic.

Yes, because Saul really went out on a limb predicting my response. :D

KCUnited 07-27-2012 04:33 AM

Apparently my neighborhood values internet speeds over basic lawn upkeep, w00t, I'm in.

|Zach| 07-27-2012 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 8770872)
Apparently my neighborhood values internet speeds over basic lawn upkeep, w00t, I'm in.

Ha nice. My "fiberhood" is off to a get start. It will get there it seems.

007 07-27-2012 05:09 AM

Hell, I would gladly pay the $300 construction fee for the free service. That is only a little bit less speed than what I have now.

eddyhartley 07-27-2012 05:18 AM

Thanks for sharing this..More information regarding this is welcome!

oldman 07-27-2012 06:02 AM

As someone who has a little experience in this field, I'd say that Sept. 2013 goal isn't too far off. It's not the cost of the fiber itself, it's the electronics that are expensive. If they're using a pre-subscribe and hitting you for $300 construction costs, that makes it pretty easy to lay out the network.

|Zach| 07-27-2012 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman (Post 8770907)
As someone who has a little experience in this field, I'd say that Sept. 2013 goal isn't too far off. It's not the cost of the fiber itself, it's the electronics that are expensive. If they're using a pre-subscribe and hitting you for $300 construction costs, that makes it pretty easy to lay out the network.

I would say that doesn't even begin to cut into the costs but that is just a guess. They do however seem to be efficient in how they are rolling out and the fact that they are making most everything.

kepp 07-27-2012 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman (Post 8770907)
As someone who has a little experience in this field, I'd say that Sept. 2013 goal isn't too far off. It's not the cost of the fiber itself, it's the electronics that are expensive. If they're using a pre-subscribe and hitting you for $300 construction costs, that makes it pretty easy to lay out the network.

But they're waiving the $300 fee for everyone who gets on a contract plan.

oldman 07-27-2012 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by |Zach| (Post 8770924)
I would say that doesn't even begin to cut into the costs but that is just a guess. They do however seem to be efficient in how they are rolling out and the fact that they are making most everything.

You are correct about the costs, but it does show good faith on the part of the customer/fiberhood. That being said, the fiber is not the expensive part, it's the electronics. The key is to get your footprint in an area. I would guess that waiver is only for a short time.
BTW, I did see the contractors in KCK on Leavenworth Rd., working between 83rd and about 90th Wed. morning.

jiveturkey 07-27-2012 07:50 AM

It looks like the MO side is off to a good start and the small corner of KCK that has money is in.

loochy 07-27-2012 07:52 AM

The data is gonna be flowin through the fiber just like the power of all the Warriors flows through the veins of the Ultimate Warrior

brorth 07-27-2012 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brorth (Post 8769148)
There is nothing planned for future rallies, yet.
Northland doesn't even get a token neighborhood.
A CS rep in chat told me their plan is to fiber all of KCK and KCMO by Sept. 2013.

Well, shit. CS Rep told me wrong. Only the neighborhoods that qualify in this rally will be done by Sept. 2013.

|Zach| 07-27-2012 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman (Post 8770959)
You are correct about the costs, but it does show good faith on the part of the customer/fiberhood. That being said, the fiber is not the expensive part, it's the electronics. The key is to get your footprint in an area. I would guess that waiver is only for a short time.
BTW, I did see the contractors in KCK on Leavenworth Rd., working between 83rd and about 90th Wed. morning.

I seriously doubt the electronics are the expensive part.


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