Download Speeds: Limiting Factors and Mass Production

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the current state and future potential of download speeds, highlighting that countries like Japan and Korea achieve up to 128MB/s, while labs have demonstrated 14 Terabits per second (Tbps) speeds. The primary limiting factor for widespread adoption of such high speeds is economic viability, as ISPs prioritize cost-effective offerings. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of Moore's Law and the challenges of utilizing high bandwidth given current hardware limitations, such as hard drive speeds and processing capabilities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of fiber optic technology and its infrastructure
  • Knowledge of Moore's Law and its implications on processing power
  • Familiarity with current download speed benchmarks (e.g., 128MB/s, 14Tbps)
  • Basic concepts of data throughput and its relevance to user experience
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  • Research the infrastructure required for 14Tbps fiber optic networks
  • Explore the economic models of ISPs and their impact on bandwidth availability
  • Investigate the limitations of current hard drive speeds and their effect on data transfer
  • Learn about the potential applications of quantum computing in data processing and transmission
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This discussion is beneficial for network engineers, telecommunications professionals, and technology enthusiasts interested in the future of internet speeds and the underlying economic and technical challenges.

  • #31
Will we be able to clog 1000Tb/s tubes?
 
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  • #32
Well, I'm enjoying all the posts on here so far and I am learning quite a bit. I like to look at hypothetical situations so that I can understand what is possible, but at the same to I want to look at practical situations because I live in an area that gets decent internet...like 1MB/s download speeds on a pretty good day, however it disconnects quite often. I am trying to find a way to get my internet to get maybe 5 MB/s or at least better than what I am getting now, while keeping my ping around 100ms or so. Ideas?
 
  • #33
Say, I piece together several hard drives to give myself more bandwidth, how would I connect it through my ISP, or would I even be able to do that. My ISP is a wireless tower that gives about 1MB/s downloads or they say more, but I've never experienced it. N then is there any other way to increase speed of the net? Or am I strictly going to be stuck with whatever ISP is available to me. Because its either satellite or this wireless network, which is much better than satellite for gaming etc.
 
  • #34
Simply adding hard drives doesn't give you extra bandwidth.

You can only get what the ISP gives you. If their maximum is 1mb/s, then there is nothing you personally can do to improve that.
 
  • #35
Hm, so there really is no good solution to my problem? :( lol
 
  • #36
Buy more internet...
 
  • #37
My ISP is a small small company, I don't think they offer bigger bandwidths than what we get already.
 
  • #38
I could be wrong though...
 
  • #39
Hm, could someone break down the cost estimation for each part of starting a high speed internet service? What is so costly about doing this? What makes increasing bandwidths more expensive? What all would I need as far as the components to supply 1 home with a wireless broadband at maybe 8 Mbps or so??
 
  • #40
Netmage, unless you are rather wealthy, it isn't going to happen.

The equipment alone will set you back quite a bit.

I don't know why you're so hell bent on having your own internet service. If you can't get it cheaply from a local service, I can guarantee you that it can't be done cheaply by yourself.
 

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