Re: [tlug] Gigabit Internet connection

[Nick Bikkal <nickbikkal@example.com>]

Edward Middleton wrote:

> Nick Bikkal wrote:
>   
>> I'm getting upgraded automatically myself. This information is good to know.
>>   
>>     
>
> What are they upgrading you from?  I nearly got taken in with an upgrade
> at my last house.  They had originally installed what was the equivalent
> of a basic type (a dedicated 100Mbit link to the ISP) and were trying to
> switch me to some type of family plan (100Mbit to the nearest node and
> shared 1Gbit to the ISP).  They touted it as a 1Gbit link.  After
> quizzing the ISP, not the link provider, the ISP pointed out that there
> was no advantage to me, as the link to the  first node would be the
> limiting factor.  There was also the potential disadvantages of having a
> shared link to the ISP.  If you already have a shared link then it might
> not make any difference, but don't count on the link provider telling
> you about any potential downside.
>
> Edward
>
>   
Edward,

I'm in a 1-family house. I had the 100 Mb installed 3 years ago - DTI I
think is the company that I use. they came by and offered the 'free'
upgrade to I Gb. It's not yet installed. I kind of agree that my speed
will be marginally faster as there are bottle necks out there which
prevent its potential. Anyway, the full deal also saves us a few
thousand yen.

Nick