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Municipal broadband networks bring more choices, more competition, and higher speeds to communities—especially smaller communities that are stuck with only one or two choices in their area. Many communities want to invest in their public infrastructure but are prevented from doing so by anticompetitive laws.
Can you have more than one cable provider?
Of course you can have two different providers. Just make sure you have everything hooked up properly and the cable outlets are live. When you ordered the service form Comcast they should have checked if your building has their connections setup.
Do all internet providers use the same lines?
Not all broadband services and ISPs are the same. Choosing the right (fastest) service is generally much more important than choosing between ISPs. While higher-speed superfast broadband is available to 95% of premises, many users do not realise.
Do the cable companies own the lines?
The lines are owned by the cable companies but the poles generally are owned by the power utility. BTW, the lines in order from top to bottom are power company, phone company, cable company.
Why do cable companies have a monopoly?
The cable companies have grown into monopolies due to being better competitors and by offering superior broadband products. Monopolies always raise prices over time when there are no competitors to keep them in check.
Can you have two of the same Internet providers in 1 house?
You can have as many providers as are willing and able to connect service to you, be that via cable, wireless, satellite, fiber, or carrier pigeons. Your router will need to be able to decide which connection to use for a given connection inside your network.
Can you have two TV providers one house?
Yes, but not on the same wiring. Every provider will require their own line from the feed to the receiver. This usually means drilling holes and running new cables on the outside of the house. You can order service from as many providers that will service your location.
Do all Internet providers use Openreach?
Most broadband providers, with the exception of Virgin Media, use the Openreach network to get broadband into your home.
Do cable companies use the same cable?
You can not however, have both cable companies transmit over the same Coax cable, this means two physical Coax cables will No. They do not use the same hardware. If you are using FIOS or Cable Company as an internet service providers, they all use their own cabling from your home to their office.
Who uses Openreach?
More than 30 million customers use the broadband network via popular providers such as BT, EE, Plusnet, Sky, TalkTalk, Vodafone and Zen Internet. The Openreach network also includes landline telephone lines, meaning the majority of us are likely to use it one way or another.
Can I use any coaxial cable for internet?
You can convert your coaxial cable TV wiring in your home to an Ethernet network backbone, making your Internet and WiFi connection faster and more reliable. In fact, your coax wiring does not even have to be active in order for you to transform it into an Ethernet network.
How do I switch cable providers?
How to switch internet providers step by step Step 1: Research new providers. Step 2: Call your current internet provider to inquire about deals. Step 3: Overlap your services. Step 4: Choose your installation. Step 5: Test your new connection. Step 6: Return your old equipment.
Who owns the cable line from pole to house?
2 Answers. most likely you have a telco cable, and a cable tv cable. In most cases, any conductors that cross a public way are owned by the utility from the pole to any interface device or junction box on your property.
Why do cable companies have no competition?
Why is that? Because Charter might want to buy more cable companies later. And the FCC is less likely to approve a merger between two companies competing against each other.
Why does Comcast have a monopoly in my area?
Comcast (and most cable companies) are considered a natural monopoly where they operate. This is done because we don’t really want to have ten different cable systems in our streets, digging up things constantly. In return, their offerings are supposed to be regulated. In many areas Comcast is a REGULATED monopoly.
Why is there no internet competition?
The number of broadband internet options in the United States is limited compared to other countries due to deregulation in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as a lack of public investment in broadband infrastructure.
How do I connect two internet services to one network?
The most direct method for using two high-speed internet connections on a home network is to install a router specifically designed for this purpose. Multihoming routers feature two or more WAN interfaces for internet links. They handle both the fail-over and load balancing aspects of connection sharing automatically.
Can I have Comcast and AT&T internet?
Yes, it is possible.
Can I have my own WiFi in my room?
Yes you can. Here are some reasons to have more than one: You might be sub-leasing part of your house and want to completely separate the two wifi networks. You often have important guests, and want them to have great bandwidth irregardless of what you’re doing on your network.
Can I get TV and internet from different providers?
Yes, most popular providers – including Sky, Virgin Media, BT, TalkTalk, EE, Vodafone, Plusnet, NOW TV – offer broadband, phone and TV deals. Sometimes the TV package will come from a different provider, as in the case of TalkTalk, which offers an Apple TV box with some of its packages.
Can you have two modems one house?
Yes, you are allowed to have two or even more modems in a single residence. Many individuals rely entirely on the information provided by their internet service provider, and many are unaware that they do not need to use only their equipment in order to access the internet.
Can I have 2 Internet providers UK?
Yes you can have as many as you want as long as you are prepared to pay for the number of lines you want. Make sure each company know what you are doing and that you need a new line so that they do not try and take over any line that is already installed and running .
