Hpower
Roflmao
join:2000-06-08
Glendale, CA
2 edits | meh
For some reason I don't think this project will run smoothly. Let's see what happens.
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Ted Sheckler
join:2009-01-17
Aurora, CO | Hopeful
I like the word "Denver" in there |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO | Me too.
Though didn't Karl just run this article a few days ago, after I sent in a tip for it? |
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questionable
join:2005-10-18
Phoenix, AZ | I'm getting
Yes But i do know that my area should be getting it and I'm in Phoenix |
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jinjimbob
Troy Mcclure
join:2001-11-13 | When they start 'Silver' at 1.5 MBps, they will run out of precious metal names rather fast. |
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FLengineer
Premium
join:2007-06-26
Leesburg, FL | They already have the metal names picked out.
Silver
Gold Plated
10k Gold
14k Gold
OMGBLINGBLING |
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FLengineer
Premium
join:2007-06-26
Leesburg, FL
 ·Vonage
 ·Comcast
 ·T-Mobile US
 ·Embarq
| FTTN only offered from RT's
Fiber To The Neighborhood or Node
The RT IS the Node.
FTTN refers to the connection from the CO to the RT(Node) so when the local area around the CO is served there is no Fiber To The Anything, because that area is being serviced directly from the CO and not an RT. |
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mlong
Premium
join:2000-05-27
Parker, CO
·Qwest.net
|  Let's hope...
I'm in Parker, just south and east of Denver, and I still can't get the higher ADSL speeds. I'm at 7x896 which works great for $40 a month but I'd love higher upload speeds. If I could even get the 7x5 I'd be thrilled.
Qwest, if you're listening, light up your RT near Jordan and Main in Parker and I'll sign up now! Please, I need upload speeds and this would fit the bill.
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tdouglas22
join:2001-09-25
Memphis, TN
| This is good news.....
I like the fact that they are not trying to offer IPTV. They're just going to focus on the current product and offer a better version of it. I think that is what a lot of companies (AT&T) should do. Instead of trying to be everything all in one. Just focus on improving what you already sell and make it so that more will want to sign up for it. |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
·Comcast
·Qwest.net
·magicjack.com
·BeeCreek Communica..
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| reply to mlong
Re: Let's hope...
I'm on Comcast because Qwest only does 5/896 at my location. I have friends who can get 7/896, but many choose Comcast because it's faster.
I'd switch in a heartbeat however if Qwest had VDSL2 in my area. Would probably jump for the 12/5 package...above about 15 Mbps it's just gravy and I cre more about upload speeds than smoking downloads. As long as I can watch HD video streams (my 8 Mbps Comcast does this just fine) I'm good. |
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IowaStudent
Premium
join:2008-08-21
Grinnell, IA | reply to tdouglas22
Re: This is good news.....
Looking at those speeds, Makes me want to FF to the end of the year. as my cable provider is unleashing DOCSIS 3 and I'm surrounded by Qwest but in my particular town is another phone company but alas Mediacom should match Qwest for speeds. |
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adsldude
always learning
Premium,Ex-Mod 2003-9
join:2000-11-10
Colorado
| This could be the upgrade I've been waiting for!
I've been a Qwest ADSL customer for 7 years on an RDSLAM that was upgraded last year to FTTN. The service has been reliable and the support has been responsive when occasionally needed.
I've ignored the recent ADSL2+ offers since I have no interest in subscribing to a service that reduces the upload speed when compared to my grandfathered 1.5MB/1.0MB ADSL service.
If the new VDSL2 plans are offered in my area and the TOS still allows similar unrestricted use (e.g. servers, inbound connections, VPNs, 3rd party VoIP) then I'll be calling to upgrade to the 7MB/5MB VDSL2 service as soon as it's available. |
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mrkevin
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.
Premium
join:2007-08-07
Aurora, ME
clubs: | reply to FLengineer
Re: FTTN only offered from RT's
I think they just made up a bunch of stuff to make it sound more technical.
Some carriers are running VDSL2 from the ONT in large apartment buildings and calling that FTTH even though in actuality it's FTTN
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travelguy
join:1999-09-03
Santa Fe, NM | Legacy Replacement
It would be nice if they rolled this out to the people stuck with the older 1.5MBps service, but I suspect backhaul is the greater problem. |
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gworkman7
join:2005-10-18
Vail, AZ | reply to tdouglas22
Re: This is good news.....
I completely agree. It seems useless to waste money on a third or fourth best TV offering. The market is already saturated with satellite and cable. IPTV would not garner many subs, but the cost outlay would be tremendous. |
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Hpower
Roflmao
join:2000-06-08
Glendale, CA | reply to jinjimbob
Re: I'm getting
lol true. OMG 1.5 SILVER!!! SO FAST. |
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tdouglas22
join:2001-09-25
Memphis, TN
| reply to gworkman7
Re: This is good news.....
said by gworkman7  :I completely agree. It seems useless to waste money on a third or fourth best TV offering. The market is already saturated with satellite and cable. IPTV would not garner many subs, but the cost outlay would be tremendous. Exactly. Even though a bundle package is a nice cost saver, I'm more concerned with better HSI and telephone service. Stick to what you do best and just focus on making it better. |
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dynodb
Premium,VIP
join:2004-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
| reply to FLengineer
Re: FTTN only offered from RT's
said by FLengineer :Fiber To The Neighborhood or Node The RT IS the Node. FTTN refers to the connection from the CO to the RT(Node) so when the local area around the CO is served there is no Fiber To The Anything, because that area is being serviced directly from the CO and not an RT. A node is a node whether it's in the CO or a remote; there's little difference between a DSLAM in a CO and an RT. FTTN (as in Fiber to the Node) refers to how it's fed- by fiber instead of coax or copper. |
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tmc8080
join:2004-04-24
Floral Park, NY | 40/20? Dsl got no game...
40/20 should be Entry level (and 100% deployable across the footprint) for DSL in 2009.
However, this is Qwest we're talking about, nevermind. |
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iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
·Comcast
·Qwest.net
·magicjack.com
·BeeCreek Communica..
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| Uh, the only copper so far that supports those types of speeds is VDSL/VDSL2, which need nodes every 3k feet for that kind of speed.
ADSL2+ maxes out at 24/3.5 or 24/1 depending on which equipment is used.
Personally, 40/20 are pretty good speeds; FiOS tops out at 5020. |
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