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I'm curious about the nuances, but it seems like the last mile download/upload imbalance was created by the originating signal mode?
Download = First mile internet to ISP could be upgraded to digital, and thus grab some extra throughout by avoiding analog noise handling
Upload = First mile user to ISP was inherently analog over phone lines, and so sacrificed throughput for line noise tolerance
https://www.edn.com/an-introduction-to-the-v-90-56k-modem/
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I'm curious about the nuances, but it seems like the last mile download/upload imbalance was created by the originating signal mode?
Download = First mile internet to ISP could be upgraded to digital, and thus grab some extra throughout by avoiding analog noise handling
Upload = First mile user to ISP was inherently analog over phone lines, and so sacrificed throughput for line noise tolerance
https://www.edn.com/an-introduction-to-the-v-90-56k-modem/