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08-07-2003, 01:34 PM
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cable connection
Is a cable connection known as another name, or just as cable? Also, what are the transfer speeds of cable?
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08-07-2003, 01:40 PM
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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. |
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08-07-2003, 01:42 PM
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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. |
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08-07-2003, 01:45 PM
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Okay, on that page, it says Cable "varies". Is there a range that it usually transfers at?
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08-07-2003, 01:49 PM
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Anything between a 56k modem and a T3 line?
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08-07-2003, 01:55 PM
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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/ |
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08-08-2003, 12:40 AM
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Thanks Panama Red
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08-08-2003, 01:00 AM
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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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