[135391] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: DSL options in NYC for OOB access
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Seth Mattinen)
Mon Jan 24 19:15:22 2011
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:14:32 -0800
From: Seth Mattinen <sethm@rollernet.us>
To: nanog@nanog.org
In-Reply-To: <8C26A4FDAE599041A13EB499117D3C286B334371@ex-mb-1.corp.atlasnetworks.us>
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On 1/24/2011 15:22, Nathan Eisenberg wrote:
>> You can get a CLEAR WiMAX fixed modem with static IP address for $50
>> (USD) monthly, or less if you opt for the low-bandwidth plan.
>
> I wouldn't dare rely on something of that nature for a lifeline connection. I'd spring for the extra $30/mo. It's expensive, but there ain't nothin' like a physical cable when it's 3AM on a Sunday.
>
For me it depends; if the OOB is related to some other physical cable
that the OOB is for, wireless might have a better chance of still
working if there's a cable cut.
~Seth
