Faster Speeds Soon?

[Zero2K6]

Are there faster speeds in the "pipeline" i.e. faster than 10MB and 500k upload? And when?

[fireman328]

Are there faster speeds in the "pipeline" i.e. faster than 10MB and 500k upload? And when?

I dont know when those speeds will be available, I would just like to find out when I can get greater than 1 meg.
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:38:27 UTC

1st 512K took 4328 ms = 118.3 KB/sec, approx 975 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps
2nd 512K took 4328 ms = 118.3 KB/sec, approx 975 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps
3rd 512K took 4328 ms = 118.3 KB/sec, approx 975 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps
4th 512K took 4344 ms = 117.9 KB/sec, approx 971 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 974 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps

[SnoopZ]

I dont know when those speeds will be available, I would just like to find out when I can get greater than 1 meg.
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:38:27 UTC

1st 512K took 4328 ms = 118.3 KB/sec, approx 975 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps
2nd 512K took 4328 ms = 118.3 KB/sec, approx 975 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps
3rd 512K took 4328 ms = 118.3 KB/sec, approx 975 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps
4th 512K took 4344 ms = 117.9 KB/sec, approx 971 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 974 Kbps, 0.95 Mbps

Have you rebooted your modem to see if you have the FREE 2mbit upgrade yet?

[Chris]

Are there faster speeds in the "pipeline" i.e. faster than 10MB and 500k upload? And when?

There is bound to be someone at NTL working on the issue of greater speed. I don't expect the proposition is anywhere near coming to market yet though. They have enough trouble keeping 10Mb stable for some people, while others can't get it at all yet.

I suspect it's not even coming soon. :D

[scoobydoo[uk]]

I hope not at the moment, the network cant cope with the 10mb users never mind any quicker.

[Bill C]

;34114917']I hope not at the moment, the network cant cope with the 10mb users never mind any quicker.

Agreed :tu:

[taylorig]

;34114917']I hope not at the moment, the network cant cope with the 10mb users never mind any quicker.

Couldn't have said that any better myself ;)

[Paul]

;34114917']I hope not at the moment, the network cant cope with the 10mb users never mind any quicker.That depends on where in the country you are, some areas are better than others.

[neo123]

Yes I agree with you Paul, when I had 10 meg i used to get exactly that, no matter what time of day, so im guessing my bit of the pipe wasnt very saturated. Im not sure what NTL's next big idea will be, but i think they need to get the whole country walking before it attempts to run.

[joggerspark]

That depends on where in the country you are, some areas are better than others.

I agree with that too... ever since I got on to the 10Mb speed I haven't had any issues with the speed that I get on my line. :)

[huggons]

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Release date: 08 August 2005
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ntl unveils strategy for next generation broadband
• 10Mb to become the standard cable broadband speed for ntl customers

• All ntl Broadband customers eligible for 10Mb upgrade at no extra monthly cost

• Current 3Mb customers will be the first to receive the new service
ntl, the UK’s leading provider of consumer broadband services, today announced its strategy for the delivery of next generation cable broadband services. The aim is to make 10Mb its standard broadband access speed. Broadband customers will be able to choose a 10Mb service with a usage allowance to match their requirements.

ntl will also offer a choice of broadband services with unlimited usage.

The new strategy is designed to put ntl into a market-leading position on all key elements of the customer purchase decision for broadband: price, speed and usage.

“Our broadband services will become amongst the most innovative in the world and certainly well ahead of anything else in the UK,” said Simon Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of ntl. “This is a major step towards delivering Britain’s digital future.”

New broadband portfolio

The new product strategy creates a set of “up to 10Mb as standard” cable broadband products with different bandwidth options to match usage plus a series of unlimited products at different speeds.

For the first time, a customer will be able to match speed, usage allowance and price to their individual needs. A new broadband user will be able to enjoy the same 10Mb speed as an experienced surfer and as their online expertise grows, simply move up to a higher allowance. Tools will be provided to allow customers to track their usage.

The first home surfers in the UK to enjoy speeds of up to 10Mb will be ntl’s current 3Mb Broadband customers. ntl will provide them with more speed and greater usage, at no extra cost per month. By the end of this year they will have a connection of up to 10Mb, while their usage allowance will increase from 30GB to 75GB per month.

A 10Mb connection is ideal for those families with more than one PC and for those customers who want to cut the waiting time for content to download. It anticipates the development of the connected home and will encourage the creation of dedicated high speed content.

By the end of 2006, the roll out of this new product portfolio will be complete. There are no plans to change monthly prices. However, some customers will need to upgrade their modem. Further details will be announced at launch.

Ahead of the full roll out of 10Mb services, for those customers who want a taste of the higher speeds, ntl is set to commence a commercial pilot of its innovative flexible bandwidth technology. This new service uses a ‘Turbo Button’ to provide customers with the added flexibility to boost their speed, making a particular task quicker and easier. For example, when downloading a video and image rich presentation.

Even higher speeds to come for cable customers

Moving customers to a 10Mb Broadband service is part of a wider progression towards services with even higher speed and greater bandwidth. ntl’s fibre-rich network means that broadband speeds of between 30Mb and 50Mb are possible through DOCSIS 3.0 (cable) or ADSL 2+ (copper). ntl has the flexibility in its dual local network to offer this type of connection in the future.

ntl’s vision is to deliver this type of connection and associated new services. Moving to a single 10Mb speed makes future increases easier and quicker to deliver.

Currently, an ntl technology trial in Chorleywood is delivering speeds of up to 20Mb to a school, small business and several homes. This level of speed and bandwidth offers the opportunity to enjoy a host of new services. These include high definition TV, 1000 channel global radio, video conferencing amongst friends & family, global gaming, low cost IP telephony, video email, and of course the things people already use broadband for, but at much greater speed.

“Moving 1.5 million customers to a connection of up to 10Mb is a major initiative. However, we have full confidence in our ability to complete this programme in 2006 by leveraging our next generation platform,” continued Simon Duffy. “Anyone signing up to ntl Broadband today can look forward to surfing at 10Mb in the near future. The new products will offer something for all Internet users from the absolute beginner to seasoned veterans.”
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