dg2
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join:2004-01-22
Lowell, AR
 ·Cox HSI
| reply to cypher_q3ut
Re: Fast is UGLY here
With two immediate family members in the CATV business for about 40+ years each, I think I have a clue about what's involved. As a computer person myself since 1979, and a former network administrator, I believe I understand some of the difficulties involved.
The wiring work was all done between 1999 and 2001, with the entire system replaced with new coax and fiber. The fiber backbone connecting all Cox systems for 60 miles was completed about three years ago. No one is asking for "overnight." Cox representatives have stated that all that's left is pushing the new modem configurations. That's not our idea of what's required, it's Cox personnel's idea.
My tune remains the same, thank you.
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On August 9, 2004 Cox Communications upgraded 3000/256 areas to 4500/500. "Middle America Cox" is still running at 1024/128, for the same fee as the faster areas. Cox officials refuse to announce intentions to upgrade, saying only "we're working on it." |
