What kind of internet connection do you have?

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The discussion revolves around various internet connection speeds and their relevance to users' needs. A participant mentions their satisfaction with a 4 Mbps connection and questions the value of upgrading to 9 Mbps for an additional $15. Others share experiences, noting that while higher speeds can benefit multiple users or activities like file sharing, many users may not notice significant differences for basic browsing. The conversation also touches on the reliability and obsolescence of older technologies like T1 and T3, with some arguing that they are still relevant for businesses. Overall, the thread highlights the ongoing evolution of internet speeds and the varying requirements of users.
  • #31
What bandwidth would be needed to stream HD video?
Because that will definitely be needed be home computer users.

yes I know, what we already have in theory could do that.. I am unsure about how compressed that formate is or isnt, so I can't say for sure.. But IMO Broadband 4Mb and up could handle it, even in Asynchronous mode
 
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  • #32
Nothing000 said:
very funny.
Funniest techie chitchat about internet connections I've seen on the web in years. :rolleyes:

I use SBC Yahoo DSL. I do have places to go to get free and faster Internet if I want.
 
  • #33
Evo said:
We already assign static IP addresses for our wireless connection cards to use in wireless WANs as a replacement for hardwired frame sites.
Anttech said:
Dont mix up speed and bandwidth..
I didn't mention speed OR bandwidth. What are you talking about?

Anttech said:
Anyway I can't think of any reason why on Earth someone would need to pass 50Tb/s of Data, only the top teir ISP that are converging there networks use these routers on the backbone. Basically they are routing traffic for millions of people.
What are you talking about? The cards go into laptops and desktops computers, this isn't in the backbone.
 
  • #34
opps My clipboard needs attention :cool:

I ment to quote penguin not you..

Wasn't there a famous quote of someone saying home users would never need to exceed 14.4 or 28.8kbps...

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What are you talking about? The cards go into laptops and desktops computers, this isn't in the backbone.

ermm.. I wasnt talking to u, it was in regard to nothing00 asking about terabit speeds... why did you think I was responding to one of your threads?

I know how wireless cards work!
 
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  • #35
Anttech said:
I know you are aware that T1 and T3 are ISDN technologies (DS)?
It's not the same thing. ISDN can be added (adding the out of band signaling), ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network DS - Digital Service - a hierarchy of digital signal speeds for classification of lines and trunks. A T1 (DS1) does not come with ISDN on it, it has to be added (if needed) and a client has to have special equipment to use it.

Actually BUISNESS grade dsl does.. You should see the SLA I have on some of our sites here.. I can call the MD (CEO) of the ISP if a problem isn't resolved in 24Hours, I have his Direct Number
"Business grade" DSL is substandard to T1, T3, etc... The mean time to repair for DS1 is 4 hours if dispatch is needed, much faster without dispatch.

Sure.. But not over GSM you dont.. And especially not in the states.. GSM technology is going IP, I wasnt talking about wireless
GSM is wireless. :smile:
 
  • #36
It's not the same thing. ISDN can be added (adding the out of band signaling), ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network DS - Digital Service - a hierarchy of digital signal speeds for classification of lines and trunks. A T1 (DS1) does not come with ISDN on it, it has to be added (if needed) and a client has to have special equipment to use it.

Actually its the same when you look at the protocol especially in reference to the OSI layers which is what I was referring to.. ISDN and T1 use the same Data and physical layered protocols...

"Business grade" DSL is substandard to T1, T3, etc... The mean time to repair for DS1 is 4 hours if dispatch is needed, much faster without dispatch.

Considering both use the same (more or less) local loop I don't understand what you mean. If an ISP says it will fix dsl in 4 hours it can do it.. providing they own the wire.

GSM is wireless.

not wireless as in IP tho! Different protocol, and what I was referring to is that GSM technology is moving to IP.. which is NEW!
 
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  • #37
Anttech said:
opps My clipboard needs attention :cool:

I ment to quote penguin not you..



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ermm.. I wasnt talking to u, it was in regard to nothing00 asking about terabit speeds... why did you think I was responding to one of your threads?

I know how wireless cards work!
:smile: I hope so! You had me totally confused. I know we have differences US vs EU, but you lost me there! :biggrin:

And yes, the US is SO BEHIND with GSM. :mad: I deal mostly with CDMA & IDEN and i doubt that we will be giving out IP addresses any time in the near future.
 
  • #38
yeh I had some interesting chats with the HR dept of Belgacom (the largest Telecoms company in Belgium) Regarding their infrastructure "shift". They were looking for some Architects and Opperational Engineers (data)to support there IP infrastructure as it expanded more and more in the GSM area, and in fact across there whole network... Was very interesting stuff. IMO what's driving this is G3, being able to deliver value added content to a mobile device will be a big reveune generator for these companies. Using IP with its vast acceptance throughout our industry as the statusquo, means more content can be delivered easier and easier... Whats best is that I am a network engineer muuhhaaaa, more work for me :)

anyhow before you all fall asleep..I'll stop
 

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