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DRVEGAS
Valued Contributor
3 years ago

2gb question

Just curious where the 2gb service is available right now🤔
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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
3 years ago

No, I didn't read the thread you posted.  I guess we'd need to define "2 Gbps."  Is it 2 Gb up and down or just a "hybrid" 2 Gb?  I think the attraction to 2 Gb would be the upload but capping at 100 Mb seems like a scam.

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WiderMouthOpen
Esteemed Contributor III
3 years ago

How is it a scam? They might be able to do 200Mbps up soon but that is close to what a mid split can technically do. Peak of HFC technology as of right now. Granted, there aren't too many reasons to need 2Gbps down.

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    Bruce
    Honored Contributor III
    3 years ago

    Scam?  What's the price difference between 2 Gb up & down vs. 2 Gb/100 Mb?  Is there a discount for only 100 Mb down?  I'm sure you'll also have to rent something.

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      WiderMouthOpen
      Esteemed Contributor III
      3 years ago

      I guess the word "scam" is what threw me off. So you think it is a bad value? I can agree with that.

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        Bruce
        Honored Contributor III
        3 years ago

        I wouldn't assume too many households would need a 2 Gb plan.   This is a lot of data considering 25 Mbps for UHD.  The attraction is for gamers.  I don't game but would 100 Mb be good for few gamers and a house full of IoT devices?