We're researching network infrastructure in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, PA
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Got these pictures from a friend. Anyone know what these boxes are for? Look to be connected to an antenna and a GPS unit. Located at 5th and Bainbridge, Philadelphia.
Rediffusion Wired Vision handhole shared with me from Tunbridge Wells, UK. Long out of use, I was told this twisted-pair CATV system had subscribers install a switch in their house to change the pair they wanted to use for different channels. rediffusion.info/Wired_Visio…
Anyone know what this Verizon building is at 479 N 3rd St? At first I thought it was a CO but maybe its a depot of some sort? google.com/maps/@39.9598941,…
Great seeing everyone at @woprsummit. Slides from my talk are available here, github.com/networksofphilly/…
Found this while wandering around last week. Conectiv Communications was a short-lived ISP run, strangely enough, by Delmarva Power. Only a few years after starting, Delmarva sold it's Internet interests to its own employees, which was later bought by Windstream.
Just 3 days away! This Saturday September 24th I will be giving a Networks of Philly talk at @IffyBooks More info available here: iffybooks.net/event/networks… Come learn about some of the strange city infrastructure that is all around us but often hidden from view.
