IDNetters Forums

Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: pctech on Jan 30, 2015, 22:18:26

Title: BT planning 500 Mbps DSL
Post by: pctech on Jan 30, 2015, 22:18:26
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/01/30/bt-plans-500mbps-standard-broadband/

For local loops shorter then 250 metres.

Title: Re: BT planning 500 Mbps DSL
Post by: Technical Ben on Feb 01, 2015, 16:21:15
What would be needed for this kind of thing? I'm that close to the exchange. If it's cheaper than fibre, then it might be a good idea. ;)
Title: Re: BT planning 500 Mbps DSL
Post by: zappaDPJ on Feb 01, 2015, 16:26:08
Quote from: Technical Ben on Feb 01, 2015, 16:21:15
What would be needed for this kind of thing? I'm that close to the exchange. If it's cheaper than fibre, then it might be a good idea. ;)

Multiple streams of 4K UHD content for starters. Not something that majority of people require now but give it five years and I suspect it will be the norm.