Despite its reputation as a cable technology, Metcalfe told the New York Times that he initially intended it to be more like Wi-Fi. “We wanted it to be wifi,” he said. “But, we couldn’t have zero cables.” It would have been too sluggish and costly.”

Despite its reputation as a cable technology, Metcalfe told the New York Times that he initially intended it to be more like Wi-Fi. “We wanted it to be wifi,” he said. “But, we couldn’t have zero cables.” It would have been too sluggish and costly.”