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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by danielhep on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:27PM (#38104602)
Where do you live? It's possible to get gigabit service from a handful of different non Comcast ISPs in most of the city.
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by ska on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:32PM (#38104698)
Comments said they don't want to pay more for gigabit (that they don't need) just to get reasonable upload speed.
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by jackson1442 on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:55PM (#38105077)
I’m also in Seattle and get symmetric gigabit for $49.99 all in, I’d be surprised if they’re getting 480 from comcast for cheaper. I think my provider is only available for apartment buildings but there’s likely competition from other providers that at least offer symmetric speeds.
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by Analemma_ on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:59PM (#38105142)
Unfortunately Comcast is the only option in my 14-unit condo, which AIUI is not unusual for this size of building in this area.

The worst part is that the much larger condo right next to us has Google Fiber :(

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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by ska on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @05:09PM (#38105289)
That's the worst, and usual require board approval to change, which you can't get.
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by jackson1442 on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @10:25PM (#38108231)
Dang, assuming you can get the HOA to sign on you might be able to get in with GFiber Webpass or Atlas (I personally have Atlas) since they’re both microwave providers. There’s no fiber to lay so all they need to do is put a dish on top and integrate it into the distribution system.
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