Where do the lost megabits go?

Glenn · Jul 31, 2009, 06:10:59

Quote from: BBCBroadband users aren't getting the speeds they are paying for, says Ofcom. One reason is because the signal degrades over distance when sent through copper wires, so where do the missing megabits go?

To many people around the UK the results of Ofcom's broadband speed survey came as no surprise when it was published this week.
Copper wire
Broadband is distant dependent with copper wire

The telecoms regulator says broadband customers are not getting the speeds they are paying for. Nearly one fifth of those on an eight megabit per second (Mbps) connection actually receive less than 2Mbps

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8171984.stm

gizmo71 · Jul 31, 2009, 07:42:29

QuoteThere are devices that can improve broadband signal quality, these are called micro-filters and many consumers have them fitted in their homes.

So, another well researched article from the BBC.

Does anybody run without a microfilter?!

Rik · Jul 31, 2009, 09:57:15

Even better, people on an 8Mb connection. It's up to, and has always been up to. I also liked the bit about where do the missing megabits go - they never leave the exchange, idiot!

zappaDPJ · Jul 31, 2009, 13:01:22

So it isn't just me then. I read that article last night and wondered if it was more about the author's lost marbles than broadband's lost megabits.

Sebby · Jul 31, 2009, 13:03:34

Quote from: Rik on Jul 31, 2009, 09:57:15
Even better, people on an 8Mb connection. It's up to, and has always been up to. I also liked the bit about where do the missing megabits go - they never leave the exchange, idiot!

I'm yet to see an article where it's evident that the author understands the technology.

Rik · Jul 31, 2009, 13:04:14

It's definitely not just you, Zap. It's being discussed on ThinkBroadband too. Following intervention from Andrew Ferguson, they have, at least, removed the bit about microfilters.

Rik · Jul 31, 2009, 13:04:37

Quote from: Sebby on Jul 31, 2009, 13:03:34
I'm yet to see an article where it's evident that the author understands the technology.

Some of the gaffes are appalling, aren't they.

Sebby · Jul 31, 2009, 13:05:39

They really are.

Colin Burns · Sep 08, 2009, 19:23:18

Quote from: gizmo71 on Jul 31, 2009, 07:42:29
So, another well researched article from the BBC. Does anybody run without a microfilter?!

ME ME ME

or at least when me mam decides to unplug it during a lighting storm and not tell me

No wonder i long 6mega hamsters scampering up and down my line