Re: [tlug] FTTH ISP recommendation

[Edward Middleton <emiddleton@example.com>]

Curt Sampson wrote:
> On 2008-08-06 13:01 +0900 (Wed), Edward Middleton wrote:
>   
> > I had presumed they would give you an Ethernet connection from MDF.
> >     
>
> The VDSL itself should be pretty close to 100 Mbps Ethernet, perhaps
> barring a fairly minor latency increase and speed reduction.
>   

Doesn't is use a standard phone cable?

> > With B-Flets you can connect to the Flets Square[2]? without an ISP 
> > which will allow you to just test the line speed.
> >     
> I have no idea how to do this. Any hints?
>   

I think this is the page[1] but its in Japanese and the login name is 
different from what I used last time.

> > 1. I had to go through the air conditioning vent at the back of the 
> > property because the owner wouldn't allow any holes.
> >     
>
> Yeah. I'd love to do this, since I've got a utility pole near my
> balcony, and a handy aircon access hole, but the owner of the building
> didn't want to allow cable between the utility pole and the building in that location. :-(
>   

Did NTT say you had to get the owners permission?  Generally you only 
need the owners permission if you are making changes to the building.

Edward

1. http://flets.com/customer/tec/square/speed/speed2.html