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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Those wires and associated infrastructure need maintenance, security and constant upkeep and monitoring.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

and yet magically most of the rest of the world manages that just fine

[–] Mihies 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, sure, like every technology out there. But the maintenance is cheap compared to initial investment. I guess one can compare it to batteries having limited cycles, faults and even catch fire.