[Cialug] DSL speeds

[Nathan C. Smith]

Wireless DSL? 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cialug-bounces at cialug.org 
> [mailto:cialug-bounces at cialug.org] On Behalf Of Dave Weis
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:36 AM
> To: 'Central Iowa Linux Users Group'
> Subject: Re: [Cialug] DSL speeds
> 
> 
> Line distance and the amount of attenuation (signal loss) are 
> the two main factors that determine DSL speeds. If you can 
> get 3 meg now, they will probably not put in a remote for the 
> forseeable future. Most of them are going where only 1.5 meg 
> or nothing is available currently. 
> 
> We are in the process of expanding our own DSL service to 
> Ankeny and will be able to DSL bonding as well as another 
> exciting announcement...
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
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> Dave Weis
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cialug-bounces at cialug.org
> > [mailto:cialug-bounces at cialug.org] On Behalf Of Eric Junker
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:36 AM
> > To: Central Iowa Linux Users Group
> > Subject: [Cialug] DSL speeds
> > 
> > The recent discussion of DSL got me thinking. Is distance from the 
> > DSLAM/CO the primary factor in determining what the fastest 
> DSL speed 
> > I can get? I have 3MB and would like to get 7MB but it is not 
> > available in my area (North Ankeny). What does Qwest need 
> to do before 
> > I could get 7MB? Do they need to install a DSLAM closer to 
> my house or 
> > maybe they need to run fiber from the CO to the remote 
> DSLAM? Could I 
> > convince them to hook me up at 7MB eventhough I may not get 
> the full 
> > 7MB?
> > 
> > Eric
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