On Wed, 09 May 2012 18:34:10 GMT, Jahbulon
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inv...@invalid.invalid.net> wrote:
>> I wish!
>By how much does ADSL lag behind cable?
By a considerable amount in terms of its capacity unless you are very
close to the exchange. Realisable speeds depend on how many people
are being supplied via a single cable. One other factor is that the
upload speed is not considerably slower than the download speed, which
makes a big difference when you are using the Internet for certain
things (such as having a private server).
Fibre is much faster still, and there is no sharing of the physical
fibre link.
>> If that can deliver
>> significantly better speeds, I'll switch to BT.
>Does not BT OpenReach have to make its network available to all retailers?
Yes, I believe so, but that does not mean that other ISPs are obliged
to supply a service to every area BT has a service. Unbundling the
local loop involves considerable capital equipment costs, and the
equipment needed for fibre is different to that for copper.
BeUnlimited have some plans to take over fibre, but have stated that
the plans are not immediate and it will be at least a year before they
commence trials.
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Cynic