Growth has thus been spurred by both public and private interests.
Repair and Maintenance Procedures
The repair of the actual wire portions of wired telecommunications systems is relatively straightforward. Downed lines -- a common occurrence in storms due to high winds, fallen trees, etc. -- must be replaced by new segments of wire connecting existing (or replaced) nodes along the wire route. Wires can often be reused following being downed after inspection and refurbishing, though long-term maintenance ultimately includes replacing wires as technology cycles demand higher performance capabilities (von Alven 1998). Service can also often be rerouted so as to avoid large-scale interruptions before a repair is performed.
Previous Failures
Following the breakup of the major wired telecommunications companies and the mergence of numerous smaller companies or subscribers attempting to supply the same level and type of service, several distinct problems that led to localized failures were noticed. Lightning surge problems, connecting devices and systems operating in slightly different manners, and simpler problems like taking care of electro-static discharge were easily handled by the immense resources of the large telecommunications companies, but could not be so easily or affordably addressed by smaller companies (von Alven...
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