BT broadband hits 2Mbps - silicon.com
UK ADSL users can now trial the BT 2Mbps according to Silcon.com. IP Streeam 2000 (the 2Mbps service) is launched on a trial basis today. According to the article this will open the way for additional services such as Video (TV) via the phone line.
Apparently any ISP's customer can apply for the trial although because of the inherent issues with ADSL you need to be a certain distance from the exchange.
So, its good news for the general ADSL user but it does highlight for me the advantages and disadvantages between cable and ADSL. Cable already has TV capability and can in theory, on present technology reach speeds of 3Mbps (although ntl aren't providing this as yet). Its main disadvantage is the upload speed being smaller. For most people however this is irrelevant and for the time being Cable does have the advantge. For how much longer remains to be seen. 2005 will be the crucial year in Broadband, perhaps even more significant than 2003.
Posted by Paul Goodison at November 3, 2004 10:14 AM | TrackBack