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Re:Why does gigabit internet via coax cable not offer symmet... by labawi on Sunday January 26, 2020 @07:31AM (#22151764)
> 300/15 Mbps, which is better than .. 1000/50 Mbps.

How is 300/15 better than 1000/50?

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Re:Why does gigabit internet via coax cable not offer symmet... by milankragujevic on Sunday January 26, 2020 @07:37AM (#22151780)
It's cheaper per megabit ($120 vs $20 per month) and a better DS:US ratio.

edit: the ratio is the same, I just haven't powered up my brain yet.

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Re:Why does gigabit internet via coax cable not offer symmet... by jefftk on Sunday January 26, 2020 @07:50AM (#22151828)
The ratio is 20/1 in both cases
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Re:Why does gigabit internet via coax cable not offer symmet... by milankragujevic on Sunday January 26, 2020 @08:03AM (#22151882)
Oh, I haven't even thought to check. Sorry.
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