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08-05-2008, 01:54

From what i recall they didnt want to test the 100gig kits as it was WAY out of their price range, VM are working with a very small budget for upgrades!

It has made me wonder how the network is going to handle the load of 50mbit/20mbit on pre-docsis3 tier with such a crappy infrastructure.

But i guess that's why they are giving crap upload ratios yet again.

I can honestly see VM just dying off over the next few years if they dont play it right.

Personally i think this 50mbit situation has only been brought up to look good to shareholders and possible buyers.

08-05-2008, 01:54	#18
TraxData Guest Location: In a pretty place where the flowers grow. Services: 25/25 Symetrical. Posts: n/a	Re: Virgin Media trials 40Gbit/s connections in the UK From what i recall they didnt want to test the 100gig kits as it was WAY out of their price range, VM are working with a very small budget for upgrades! It has made me wonder how the network is going to handle the load of 50mbit/20mbit on pre-docsis3 tier with such a crappy infrastructure. But i guess that's why they are giving crap upload ratios yet again. I can honestly see VM just dying off over the next few years if they dont play it right. Personally i think this 50mbit situation has only been brought up to look good to shareholders and possible buyers.