Topic: Gigabit

Dane Jasper, CEO of Sonic, discusses the rollout of gigabit fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks in the San Francisco Bay Area. He explains the $40 monthly pricing model and the inclusion of unlimited international calling and robocall blocking. The conversation compares Sonic's growth to other independent providers like Ting (2Cows) that are disrupting the traditional ISP market.

Dane Jasper highlights the superior reliability of fiber over copper networks, which are susceptible to water incursion and rodent damage. He explains that fiber connections offer rock-solid low latency compared to variable cable connections. Jasper notes that with gigabit speeds, the "wide area network" is no longer the bottleneck, shifting technical issues to local Wi-Fi or outdated hardware.

John Dvorak teases a special Sunday episode featuring interviews with Sonic.net CEO Dane Jasper and Dilbert creator Scott Adams. Adams discusses how his analysis of Donald Trump as a "master persuader" cost him 40% of his income and 75% of his social circle. Jasper discusses the challenges of building independent fiber-to-the-home infrastructure.

Producers like Subodh Pathi are highlighted for proving the "Value for Value" concept through consistent support. The hosts discuss technical improvements to the show's audio quality and the upcoming installation of gigabit fiber from Sonic. The segment concludes with a reminder of the show's schedule and a call for continued listener engagement.

Adam Curry broadcasts from the Whorehouse Studios in the Netherlands while John C. Dvorak joins from the Technology Expo at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dvorak describes his travel schedule and the gigabit line provided for the show. They discuss the technical setup, including Dvorak's use of an Audio-Technica 2020 microphone.

A 60 Minutes report demonstrates how "ace hackers" use spoofed Wi-Fi networks to steal data from mobile phones. The hosts link this to the broader push for HTTPS encryption. They also discuss AT&T's new gigabit fiber service, which reportedly charges users an extra $60 per month to opt out of a program that allows the ISP to analyze traffic and inject its own advertisements.

Google is reportedly confirmed to bring gigabit fiber internet service to Austin, Texas, competing with established providers like Time Warner. The service is expected to cost approximately $70 per month for internet or $120 for a bundle including television and a tablet. Concerns are raised regarding the level of data control Google maintains over its subscribers through these infrastructure projects.