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phi2008

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Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« on: October 15, 2017, 04:24:06 AM »

Saw this mentioned over in another forum, the much maligned Comcast apparently offer 2Gb symmetrical fibre for $300/month:)
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2017, 04:37:25 PM »

Other than becoming a service provider to my N immediate neighbours at a monthly cost such that I make a profit, i.e. N x Cost > $300 (per month), I can see no real need for it . . . apart from bragging "Look what I've got".  :D
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2017, 05:05:38 PM »

Ditto. I have just moved into a flat temporarily and had Hyperoptic installed - and even though I am not paying the bills - could see no point in getting the 1GB service* so settled for 100/100MB

(*especially with the crap Wifi on the router they supply)
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2017, 05:20:17 PM »

I think I'd be at the "bragging rights only" territory if I tried out G.Fast at 160Mbps

But I don't think the real, immediate benefit of fibre is the speed. It is the lack of there being a distance limitation (well, maybe 20-30km), and a lack of need for DLM.

Back when broadband first started, the extra speed was nice, but the game-changing difference was the "always on" nature. The fact it didn't block the phone line.
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2017, 05:31:35 PM »

Other than becoming a service provider to my N immediate neighbours at a monthly cost such that I make a profit, i.e. N x Cost > $300 (per month), I can see no real need for it . . . apart from bragging "Look what I've got".  :D

He talks about using Veeam  backups so he is probably using it in the scope of his profession - that sub normally discusses enterprise hardware of some description, it's r/homelab.
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2017, 05:40:23 PM »

Nods in agreement.  :)
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2017, 06:53:49 PM »

And still cheaper than FTTPoD in this country :lol:
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2017, 03:48:49 PM »

Been available for a while! Metro-Ethernet to the home and there so that they can claim to offer 2 Gb while AT&T and Verizon max out at 1.
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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2017, 04:24:20 PM »

Since the guy started that thread he's included the newer, discounted, price for the product that he paid - $149.99/month!  ???

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Re: Comcast 2-gigabit, symmetrical fibre ...
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2017, 04:42:03 PM »

If you're interested in what's going on in North America http://www.dslreports.com is where you need to be.
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