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=== Fiber optic, T1, direct ethernet === | === Fiber optic, T1, direct ethernet === | ||
* Fiber optic based Internet | * Fiber optic based Internet can be outrageously fast. | ||
* AT&T offers fiber to the home in some parts of Oakland. There is a 1 year contract. [http://www.buyatt.com/u-verse-internet/] | |||
* Other service providers seem to only offer it as a business service, not residential. See '''[http://sunstreamnetworks.com/internet/ Sunstream]''', '''[http://www.fastmetrics.com/fiber-optic-internet-availability-map.php#.Urnl_WRDvPc FastMetrics]''', and '''[http://lmi.net LMi]'''. | |||
* A T1 line (copper wire similar to phone wire, dedicated to networking) is what businesses have used for decades. It's generally too expensive for residential use and there are usually better options for business use. | * A T1 line (copper wire similar to phone wire, dedicated to networking) is what businesses have used for decades. It's generally too expensive for residential use and there are usually better options for business use. | ||