28-06-2006, 09:14
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Google it!!
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100Mbit Internet Cafe
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An internet cafe offering connections 50 times faster than typical broadband services has opened in Cornwall.
Computers at Goonhilly satellite station, on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, are connected to BT's global internet protocol network.
That means users can download data at speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps).
It is thought to be the first time such high speeds have been seen at a UK internet cafe.
The service will be free to visitors.
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Free?????? Hmmmmmmm 
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28-06-2006, 09:23
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Hello !
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
Freeeeeee !!!
Sounds good.
I wonder how they will make their money then......drinks at about £4 each or something probably.
Still, worth checking out I guess.
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28-06-2006, 10:10
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Google it!!
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
Wonder how they are monitoring the usage? 
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28-06-2006, 10:27
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
I wonder whats the point of the speed for surfing?
You wont be able to use it for downloading movies..
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28-06-2006, 10:31
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
I think probably the point is that everybody gets a decent speed who is using it.
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28-06-2006, 11:16
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Use The Force
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
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Originally Posted by handyman
I wonder whats the point of the speed for surfing?
You wont be able to use it for downloading movies..
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Same point as having a Sports Car that can do 180 - 210 MPH  Just to BRAG to everyone 
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28-06-2006, 11:40
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Dare to Say No!
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
Actually I'm in Cornwall next week, Might go and have a look...
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28-06-2006, 13:28
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up for it
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
I wonder if they run a wireless network as well, nice bit of leeching never hurt anyone .............wooooooooooooooooooooooosh
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28-06-2006, 18:39
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
the point of speed?
haha
try using a netcafe that has a 512kbit connection. 
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30-06-2006, 08:34
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
100Mbps is a drop in the ocean for BT, and I doubt if it'd cost much for BT to run, with the site being one of the places for transatlantic sat/cable links, as they've got bandwidth coming out of their ears.
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30-06-2006, 09:06
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Dare to Say No!
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
At that speed, do you think I could download some mp3's so fast that the RIAA wouldn't notice that they'd gone...
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30-06-2006, 09:36
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Re: 100Mbit Internet Cafe
And another thing I forgot to add - is it just me, or does this simply scream of PR guff? After all, I'm sure places like the EasyInternet cafe in London would have similar high capacity connections towards the internet.
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