[gaia] Fibre Feudalism

Steve Song <stevesong@nsrc.org> Thu, 04 October 2018 12:30 UTC

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Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:30:16 -0300
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Subject: [gaia] Fibre Feudalism
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Hi all,

This is a reflection on the current state of terrestrial fibre
infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa (but I think applies just about
everywhere).

https://manypossibilities.net/2018/10/fibre-feudalism/

Curious to know how apt you feel the metaphor is or any other reactions you
may have.

Thanks.... Steve Song