Aussie Telcos Consider 3G For Last Mile

Mattygfunk writes "Whirlpool reports Aussie telco R&D labs are scrambling to transform 3G mobile networks into last mile solutions rivaling the best wired broadband networks, as telcos come to grips with lack of consumer interest in 3G mobile services and a likelihood of no payback on their multi-billion dollar investments in the spectrum."

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Not without its technological difficulties

[Sheetrock]

While the 3G band remains mostly unfettered by the electronic noise that crowds the 900Mhz band, the extremely short wavelength (which sits immediately below infrared) is prone to strange forms of interference. Whereas your average 802.11b card will slow down but continue to function in a field of interference, blinking lights within the red wavelength will cause a connection to blink on and off simultaneously, at least in the portion of the waveband the data stream occupies (the voice stream is uneffected, but we're talking broadband Internet). Also problematic because of their proximity to the band are the ultrasonic devices employed in smaller Australian towns to keep the wallaby off the roads, however to a lesser degree because of the difference in spectral category of signals involved.

Apparently, they're working on a system to reduce undesirable field harmonics, which is part of what is causing the delay.

Re:Not without its technological difficulties

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Talking out your arse again? Good for you!
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