Well i tend to disagree with u on that This is why: If you look at how DSL technology works and tests showing the distance and hight bandwidth a stable signal can be sent over a DSL line by that ratio...it proves that any local loop qualified should easily be able to carry a full 1.5mbps data transfer rate...i for one live 2.5 miles out and most would say well you aren't going to have fast ADSL so dont expect it...maybe so but it has absolutely 0 to do with the distance to the local CO. I can prove this because swbell has tested my telephone lines thoroughly (cause im close to the 3 mile limit) and proved that a signal can be held for both the 384k-1.5mbps / 128kbps service + i could get the 1.5mbps - 6.0mbps / 384kbps service also...which means its all something they set. I even would go as far as to say swbell might be limiting users in a fashion that makes it look like this is occuring...shit thats good marketing on their part heeh they get more money that way an dhave to pay for less bandwidth as a provider. I would also like to add that its not true that swbell GARANTEE's you 384kbps downstream... they say your LINE will get you 384kbps for sure...hehehe they will set the rate there for the line and also as a provider they can further restrict your bandwidth as your provider. I am soon to get DSL becasuse i want some 20 pings:)... but im not dealing with what EVER SINGLE PERSON that uses the telco for internet access has to deal with... that is after a few months 150 ping jumps with 20% packet loss 15k downloading...shit i would keep ISDN over that...so im going with a seperate provider and i think if enough people do that the telco will have to rethink their strategies...
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Well i tend to disagree with u on that ... they say your LINE will get you 384kbps for sure...hehehe they will set the rate there for the line and also as a provider they can further restrict your bandwidth as your provider. I am soon to get DSL becasuse i want some 20 pings :) ... but im not dealing with what
This is why:
If you look at how DSL technology works and tests showing the distance and hight bandwidth a stable signal can be sent over a DSL line by that ratio...it proves that any local loop qualified should easily be able to carry a full 1.5mbps data transfer rate...i for one live 2.5 miles out and most would say well you aren't going to have fast ADSL so dont expect it...maybe so but it has absolutely 0 to do with the distance to the local CO. I can prove this because swbell has tested my telephone lines thoroughly (cause im close to the 3 mile limit) and proved that a signal can be held for both the 384k-1.5mbps / 128kbps service +
i could get the 1.5mbps - 6.0mbps / 384kbps service also...which means its all something they set. I even would go as far as to say swbell might be limiting users in a fashion that makes it look like this is occuring...shit thats good marketing on their part heeh they get more money that way an dhave to pay for less bandwidth as a provider. I would also like to add that its not true that swbell GARANTEE's you 384kbps downstream
EVER SINGLE PERSON that uses the telco for internet access has to deal with... that is after a few months 150 ping jumps with 20% packet loss 15k downloading...shit i would keep ISDN over that...so im going with a seperate provider and i think if enough people do that the telco will have to rethink their strategies...
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