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Comcast Promising Ultra-Fast Internet

Posted by kdawson on from the whole-lotta-hd-video dept.

Espectr0 writes "Comcast's CEO Brian Roberts gave The Associated Press a preview of his speech for the Consumer Electronics show, and said that Comcast expects to demonstrate a technology that delivers up to 160 megabits of data per second over cable. At that speed you could download a high-definition copy of 'Batman Begins' in four minutes. The technology, DOCSIS 3.0, will start rolling out this year." Here's a note about Cisco's announcement of their DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem.

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  1. And you get this for... by BUL2294 · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...the low, low price of $1000/month. But if you also sign up basic cable, home phone, and HBO/Starz, the package will cost $1050/month (for the first 3 months)--plus taxes and regulatory fees. It's Comcastic!

    Comcast - We own you.

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  2. Faster internet, faster disconnection by Jailbrekr · · Score: 4, Funny

    So at that speed, how long do you think it'll take be be cut off for 'excessive use'? I'd give it 5 minutes, tops.

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  3. 1/4 Batmans per minute? by X_Bones · · Score: 5, Funny

    what's that in Libraries of Congress per second?

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  4. Batman? by glitch_xl · · Score: 3, Funny

    I've already GOT batman - what else you got?

  5. Re:That's Incredible. by evanbd · · Score: 3, Funny

    you yuppie little shit.

    And this is better because...?