[dms-discuss] The VDSL2 at the Makerspace

[Braden]

It certainly sounds attractive, and least in terms of starting out with
faster service at the same monthly rate.

Out of curiosity, what is the VDSL2 modem that one would be getting for
the $90?

Thanks,
  Braden


On Tue, Jan 06, 2015 at 10:13:12PM -0800, Robert Nickerson wrote:
> Hi
> 
> Does anyone mind If I order the new VDSL2 at the maker space?
> 
> Here is the thing. The speed cap on  that is 100 down/30up.
> 
> It works at very short distances.  Like it doesnt work past 4000 feet.
> However. From the ATT CO the maker space is 2355 feet
> 
> Dane - the  CEO of Sonic.Net gets 50 Mbps/7 Mbps at 1700 feet. 2355 feet
> might be like 35 down and 5 up. right now the space is at 16 down 3 up
> 
> If anyone  knows of a good VDSL2 speed versus distance chart or plot, that
> might be good to determine more accurate speeds.
> 
> We could get that for the same price we pay now, with the phone service and
> same phone number, but, its a $90 investment in a new modem.
> 
> 
> 
> This is from wikipedia
> 
> VDSL2 permits the transmission of asymmetric and symmetric aggregate data
> rates up to 200 Mbit/s downstream
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downstream_%28networking%29> and upstream
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upstream_%28networking%29> on twisted pairs
> using a bandwidth up to 30 MHz. It deteriorates quickly from a theoretical
> maximum of 250 Mbit/s at source to 100 Mbit/s at 0.5 km (1,600 ft) and 50
> Mbit/s at 1 km (3,300 ft), but degrades at a much slower rate from there,
> and outperforms VDSL. Starting from 1.6 km (0.99 mi) its performance is
> equal to ADSL2+ <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSL2%2B>.^[3] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Very-high-bit-rate_digital_subscriber_line_2#cite_note-Tyrone-3>
> 
> This is probably estimates on PERFECT copper, and certainly not what is
> delivered to the MPOE where we connect to.
> 
> 
> 
> I'd like to order it.
> 
> So board let me know if its cool.
> 
> 
> So if this is good, or if we want to. We can order a dual-line bonded
> version. Its cost would be approximately twice the MRC the DMS is paying
> currently. So it would be about ohh....$105 monthly. However it would give
> everone a space with a Very fast connection, and might be an additional draw
> for more  community members to use the space in  2015.
> 
> Thanks All.
> -- 
> Rob Nickerson
> 
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