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Old 07-23-2014, 02:04 PM   #1
xoxoxoBruce
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Broadband Speeds

The FCC report on US broadband suppliers from 2013. This report is compiled under contract by Sam Knows , which operates world wide, primarily by volunteers having a box in their house measuring their providers performance. I have one of these boxes and get monthly reports on how well my provider(Verizon) is serving me. There are some interesting results, especially in satellite service.


This compares how they've been doing compared to what they promised. Of course what they promise and what they cost are also important. The broadband scene has become so complicated with local ordinances, state/federal law, convoluted contracts with jurisdictions/content providers/cable companies, the future looks like competition is dying. Satellite might be able to circumvent the morass but you can be sure the major players will fight tooth and nail... with your money.
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