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The lousy service of Cox means "Go Even Faster" to the new fiberoptic internet provider coming to Newton!
- WiderMouthOpen3 years agoEsteemed Contributor III
Not all fiber is equal. Some providers use something called CGNAT that can be problematic to gaming and things that use port forwarding like cloud controlled camera systems. Also, some providers force you to use their ONT/router combo which can be a issue if you have already invested into your own network. Fiber still has a lot of things going for it but it pays to do your homework before switching.
- Bruce3 years agoHonored Contributor III
CGNAT and mandatory equipment vs. 56 Mbps? Hmm...let me give this a think.
- WiderMouthOpen3 years agoEsteemed Contributor III
LOL. Good point. However I think the 56Mbps has more to do with OP particular setup vs what the ISP is providing. Chain is only as strong as weakest link. Even if you upgrade HFC to fiber, if your still connecting with slow Wi-Fi it won't matter.