cable connection [Archive]

Force Flow

08-07-2003, 01:34 PM

Is a cable connection known as another name, or just as cable? Also, what are the transfer speeds of cable?

David14259

08-07-2003, 01:40 PM

Cable is Cable, as far as I know.

The speeds very greatly depending on how many ppl in your neighborhood are using it, and it varies from ISP to ISP.

Usually, I download at about 350kb/s.

David14259

08-07-2003, 01:42 PM

Read this article for more info:

http://www.bandwidthplace.com/tech/?v=dslvcable

That website has a bunch of other info you may find useful too.

Force Flow

08-07-2003, 01:45 PM

Okay, on that page, it says Cable "varies". Is there a range that it usually transfers at?

David14259

08-07-2003, 01:49 PM

Anything between a 56k modem and a T3 line?

Panama Red

08-07-2003, 01:55 PM

Various packages (meaning speeds) are available from cable providers. Common download speeds are 1500-2000 KBps with upload speeds in the range of 150-300. Those are common residential types. Some providers offer downloads in the 3000 range and uploads over 300 for a premium price. I just read where Comcast is upgrading service in Michigan, Florida and some other states to make the 3000 more of a standard. Here's a place with good info.

http://www.dslreports.com/

Force Flow

08-08-2003, 12:40 AM

Thanks Panama Red :)

DragonBreath

08-08-2003, 01:00 AM

Optimum is, from what have seen one of the best ISPs out there. In my state anyway, Connecticut. I get a good 4.5Mb down and 800Kb - 900Kb up. Have never noticed any real slow downs in connection speeds, then again I'm in a fairly rural town. For a connection of that speed from our DSL provider in my area I would be paying allmost 300.00 a month, I paid 30.00 a month for allmost 3 yrs, they just raised there rates to 45.00. I can live with that for sure.
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