Jono wrote:
> There was also a broadband version from a company called tele2. Some
> time before cable, & a long time before ADSL, I applied & had it
> installed, for them to be unable to get a line of sight to their
> transmitter.
>
> Ionica suffered similar problems. Anyone who had it installed in the
> winter, could easily lose service when the leaves on the trees came out.
>
> Nevertheless, it was an awesome product - distinctive rings, extra lines &
> very inexpensive.
>
> They made a massive mistake - they reduced their credit score threshold to
> increase customer numbers and were also installing equipment that cost
> hundreds for nothing.
Could a similar service not be introduced now, based around commodity 802.11
kit? Or does the license for that band preclude it?
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