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> > I have a number in my head as to what I consider broadband. It's not > > an unreasonable number but it certainly does exceed what is available > > to the average consumer. > > > Oh wise nanogers, what speeds do we need to achieve for the average > > consumer before we truly have broadband? Neglecting the debate about how to define "broadband," I've long maintained that homes and small offices should have whatever people have at work - otherwise telecommuting, small businesses, contractors, and such are at a big disadvantage. That makes "broadband" (or perhaps "standard practice") a moving target. A few years ago that was 10mbps. Today 100bps is becoming the norm (and most PCs come with 10/100 cards). Pretty soon we're talking gigabit ethernet. If you're deploying a new system today, gigabit fiber-to-the-home seems the way to go. Check out www.worldwidepackets.com to see what's available to support that. Miles ************************************************************************** The Center for Civic Networking PO Box 600618 Miles R. Fidelman, President & Newtonville, MA 02460-0006 Director, Municipal Telecommunications Strategies Program 617-558-3698 fax: 617-630-8946 [email protected] http://civic.net/ccn.html Information Infrastructure: Public Spaces for the 21st Century Let's Start With: Internet Wall-Plugs Everywhere Say It Often, Say It Loud: "I Want My Internet!" **************************************************************************
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