Yes! Some other ways to the basic idea are that
The function of data networks is to satisfy human impatience.
and
The goal is to minimize transaction latency.
Once you accept either one, the conclusion that follows is that
there is no limit to potential demand (which, however, as always,
Yes, definitely.
But some of those criteria can be combined into one, namely
"transaction latency," how long it takes to get something
done. Which includes things like uploading a video clip,
or a complicated PowerPoint deck, and (behind the scenes
from the standpoint of the end user) lots of in
Yes, human impatience and peace of mind do matter.
But willingness to pay is not unlimited. There is
an argument, presented in my paper "The volume and
value of information," in the International Journal
of Communication in 2012,
https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/1570/740
that v
Dave Taht's question about all the redundant fiber that
was put down in the telecom bubble is a very interesting
one. It would be nice if some folks on the list could
provide some solid information, even if only for one
large carrier.
My impression, from communications with various folks,
is tha
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