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murrly t1_j0zkra1 wrote

Reply to comment by truckingon in Cell Coverage in VT - Now I know... to switch provider by ExpressionFamiliar98

If they were wind towers with cell towers attached would it make it better? /s

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truckingon t1_j0zlv58 wrote

I offered some possible reasons, not an opinion. I don't know if you can co-locate cell antennas and wind turbines; anyway, large-scale wind projects appear to be dead in Vermont.

I do have an opinion, though, the state should prioritize bringing broadband internet service over cable/fiber to rural areas way ahead of cell service.

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Real-Pierre-Delecto2 t1_j0zmviq wrote

I think the blades would cause interference of some type but anyways there are not too many here now and I think you are right about any future projects being dead. And the state/fed is subsidizing the heck out expansion but it should come with price caps or something. I mean as I wrote above 70 a month for 50/50 on fiber?? Whats the point can do better t-mobile home net or similar for less. Heck even DSL 80/20 is about 40 out this way.

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Loudergood t1_j11k98l wrote

I work for a company that had an access point on a wind tower and vibration was an issue.

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Real-Pierre-Delecto2 t1_j13jfit wrote

Interesting. I had always thought perhaps the blades would block the RF depending on the materials used but I can see this for sure. Thanks.

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