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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Has anyone on Rattlesnake Island applied to Metrocast for a "line extension" to the island?
That is what I did on Bear and it worked.
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I did talk with Metrocast about extending the system to Rattlesnake (and Sleeper's) island. No go - at least nothing in the works currently, and no plans. It is *probable* that the cable contract dictates the system must be expanded to unserviced areas if a certain number of people in the area agree to sign up. But, there may be "island" clauses in there - don't know - haven't seen the contract. Will definitely get hold of the Town of Alton and find out!!!
But, even if the system were to be expanded, it could take a very long time.
IG asked about coverage on all sides of the island (good question!):
There are number of ways to distribute the access around the island, once the land-based systems are in place.... but the easiest way to handle it is to use a point to multipoint system, and have a number of "hubs" located at strategic points on the island, and handle local distribution to individual homes from there.
It might be necessary to use 2 land-based locations, one on each side of the island, to achieve full coverage.
The key is to make the system as low maintenance as possible, to keep costs down.
Regards,
Steve