Evaluating Bandwidth

[Shane Hathaway]

Sterling Jacobson wrote:
> If we are allowed, I could provide my own bandwidth on the system and
> get you MUCH more than what you are getting now.
> 
> I have a TON of incoming bandwidth I could put on that network, but
> the current restrictions are that we all have to use fiber.net crappy
> bandwidth on the cities FTTN residential network.

Very interesting!  If I want to use your bandwidth on the AF network, I 
guess all I need to do is set up a billing arrangement with you, then 
set my gateway to use your AF network address.

However, it sounds like you're suggesting there's some legal matter that 
prevents you from offering that service.  Is that true?  If so, I know a 
council member personally and I could take it up with him.  I can't see 
any reason why a municipal network should enforce a monopoly on upstream 
bandwidth.

Shane