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.
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FatLegTed@piefed.social 2 weeks agoThose wires and associated infrastructure need maintenance, security and constant upkeep and monitoring.
Mihies@programming.dev 2 weeks ago
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
and yet magically most of the rest of the world manages that just fine