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Old 29-01-2010, 12:57   #50
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Re: I'm on XL [20mb] & getting 2mb UP?

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Originally Posted by pabscars View Post
Why is the ratio important, sorry if this is stupid question but I dont understand why we cant have 1:1 ratio's
Simple explanation cable isn't built symmetrically, was originally made for cable TV with the upstream as an 'afterthought'.

Have a read of this.

Even shiny new networks only offer at best 20:3 unless you're psycho Japanese guys who are spending loads of money and rebuilding everything. Full symmetry is feasible eventually, but not right now and no point in holding back progress.
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