BBC NEWS | Technology | Full speed ahead for broadband
Simple outline from the Beeb on the higher speeds of broadband coming your way in 2005. Obviously very interested in the claim by ntl that 100mb service - although I have to point out that the quote from
Andrew Ferguson, a broadband expert and editor of the ADSL Guide, believes some of the talk could be marketing speak on NTL's behalf
Indeed! There is no way that broadband speeds can go in excess of 3.2mb without upgrading the cable modems and the platform of the network DOCSIS will not support these speeds. A number of customers of ntl will know that the physical infrastructure is also not up to it. A great deal of outlay would be needed is an understatement. A merged cable co though may have a better time of convincing the money markets but not ntl on its own.
Personally, if you want the high speeds then Bulldog or UKonline look the best bets however there isn't much to do with these speeds today so why switch to any higher than 2-3MB?
My acid test is how long it will take me to switch. We will see...