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@aol.com | No worth it not worth it yet i would rather hold on to my wire until match can match current speeds of 3 dl / 386 up. | |
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join:2004-05-15
Hillsborough, NC | Re: No worth it Has anyone in the Raleigh Durham area used the nextel wireless, some input on pros and cons would be appreciated. | |
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akfullfo
join:2000-02-10
Dallas, TX
 ·Covad Communications
| wireless latency So if Flash-OFDM has 30ms latency, anybody know what Verizon's EV-DO is like? I'm using their regular NationalAccess product and latency to the first hop averages around 500ms. For the work I do, remote access to servers via command line interfaces, latency is far more important than downstream bandwidth. 500ms is sufficient, but only just. Is EV-DO better than what I have? | |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | Re: wireless latency EV-DO Is between 200-300ms if I remember correctly.... | |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | Re: wireless latency It's no different than the typical lag on a cell phone conversation. You don't typically notice it much unless you can hear the other end (i.e. call your land line, put it on speakerphone). | |
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join:2000-02-10
Dallas, TX
·Covad Communications
| said by sharksfan3  :
I guess you wont be using voIP over that connection. Why is latency so high?
Actually 500ms is not too bad for VoIP, pretty much like regular calls via satellite. The problem with VoIP over NationalAccess is that I only get maybe 20kbps upstream and my VoIP software doesn't have a high-complexity codec (eg g.723), so there just isn't enough bandwidth. I'm using a Mac with a bluetooth connection to a Motorola 710 which is in my back pocket. If I want to talk to somebody, I have to disconnect and use the handset like God intended.
As for why the latency is so high, I'd be interested in knowing that myself. The lag is definitely between me and the first pingable router, so it is likely to be from somewhere in the wireless delivery network. | |
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Pv8man999
@in.us | Who gives a shit about wireless They should really be working on FIBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not cheap ass over-priced 500 down 100 up wi-fi | |
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| mishaq
Premium
join:2004-01-24
Richardson, TX
clubs: | Re: Who gives a shit about wireless It isn't wi-fi, its cellular internet. 500 kbps could be useful for those who need internet access outside in the field. Why does everyone just assume all broadband is made for the home user?
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| | lestat99
join:2000-08-04
Piscataway, NJ
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless Yes, Verizon's EVDO service is extremely valuable for me. I commute to NYC every day on the train ( 1hour each way) and get a ton of work done on my commute. It is worth every penny. Also have connectivity in airports and hotels when I travel. This also has saved me a ton of money versus dishing out $10/day in hotel rooms for Internet access.
People, this isn't to replace DSL or Cable for the home user it is for those that are mobile and need wireless connectivity in the field.
All in all, I am very happy with the service.
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wmiller
@198.70.x.x
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless Hrmn, considering that wireless is the future of communications (look at cell phones) i'd be investing in wireless technology like intel instead of 'not giving a shit' like this short-sighted loser  | |
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join:2003-06-20
Greenville, NH
·MV Communications,..
|  Cell phones?
said by wmiller:
Hrmn, considering that wireless is the future of communications (look at cell phones) I hope not. If I should look at cell phones to see the future of communications, then we are headed back to the dark ages.
My cell phone fails to work at the one location I would most like it to work -- my home. And it isn't just a tiny hole in the coverage area. I need to drive 5 miles to find a reliable cell signal. | |
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| Estragon
join:2003-06-20
Greenville, NH
·MV Communications,..
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless said by Pv8man999:
They should really be working on FIBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not cheap ass over-priced 500 down 100 up wi-fi
Maybe they should be working on fiber, but it's going to take at least 20 years to roll it out. What should we use in the meantime?
Those of us in dialup hell would kill for 500 down 100 up. | |
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Luker3
join:2004-10-09
Blacksburg, VA
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless Yeah, I live far enought away that anything other than phone lines and power will run out here. Wireless connection would be fine with me. Now I also like to game so I'd LIKE to have something lower than 500ms, I get about 250-900 depending, and that is over 56k! (Good dial-up commpany, Shentel)
If anything like that was out here I'd get it, but yes truly ment for field use. | |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | Re: Who gives a shit about wireless You possibly could get 1xrtt CDMA or EDGE GSM connection, good for around 150kbps and approximately the same latency, but $$$ | |
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join:2002-12-15
Everett, MA
clubs:
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·Comcast Formerly ..
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless 1x and 1xrtt are cheap now if you purchase an agreement. I run about 40 megs a day over it on verizon and pay less then $75 a month. But I also have company phones threw verizon as well.
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
·DSL EXTREME
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless Cheap considering that they are mobile, pricy compared to dialup, dsl or cable. If I was mobile, and had 'good' connectivity at home, I'd be using a datacard or tethered phone. At home, my 26.95 dsl (1500/256) is cheap, and at work, my DS-3 (12 users) is damn fast
Your Throughput
Download = 39.762 Mbps
Upload = 11.194 Mbps
Your Throughput
Download = 39.066 Mbps
Upload = 14.981 Mbps
2004-10-12 19:20:58 EST: 19589 / 12723
Your download speed : 20060071 bps, or 19589 kbps.
A 2448.7 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 13029315 bps, or 12723 kbps.
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join:2002-12-15
Everett, MA
clubs:
·Comcast
·Comcast Formerly ..
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless no speed tests around can handle my work connection hehe. The ones from the government do but they also don't allow us to run the test.
OC carrier.
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join:2004-06-25
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
| Re: Who gives a shit about wireless Ok.. no more fighting on evdo vs. wifi... they are now compatible... or better said... complementary... you can now do evdo sharing over wifi using a small converter router...
»www.wireless-internet-broadband-service.com has them online...
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For Evdo NEW Coverage MAPS and Mac or Linux Drivers »evdo-coverage.com - Robert Kim, Verizon Agent #IMACS. Tech Docs »evdo-coverage.blogspot.com | |
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