Ask Slashdot: Can any wireless tech challenge fiber to the home?

danielmorrison writes: In Holland, MI (birthplace of Slashdot) we're working toward fiber to the home. A handful of people have asked why not go wireless instead? I know my reasons (speed, privacy, and we have an existing fiber loop) but are any wireless technologies good enough that cities should consider them? If so, what technologies and what’s had success stories?

Monthly data quota

[tepples]

Home wireless Internet plans (cell and sat) tend to have a 10 GB/mo cap. That can cause trouble if you have multiple PCs receiving, or if you stream movies, or if you buy games on GOG or Steam.

Wireless spectrum is saturated

[dkatana]

There is no better technology today than FTTH. Fiber is reliable, distance is almost irrelevant, and can give you up to 1Gbps with current technology. Wireless spectrum is saturated and new technologies such as LTE-U will create more problems. Also the airwaves are crowded with WiFi, 3G, 2G and LTE, making more difficult to get a sustainable data rate. As a FTTH user in Barcelona, I'd recommend to go fiber!