meanwhile most people are stuck on ADSL everywhere else
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24 Dec 2016
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Dec 24, 2016 · 12:41 PM UTC

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Replying to @Omran__Ali
uhhhh wha?
that isn't DSL, that's either VDSL or xDSL. Very hard technology to deliver.
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may you one day have speeds like us 😘
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then @kuwaddo shows up and makes you feel bad beta.speedtest.net/result/57…
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sure! VDSL isn't a technology that's interesting/useful outside dense cities, however.
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Replying to @nitr0bear
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right! VDSL is basically shoehorn tech on top of an old network. Pretty amazing how much you can get out of copper.
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Replying to @BlackEyedSceva
oh i can pay for more but it's weird and doesn't bother me too much
hahaha <3
Replying to @BlackEyedSceva
yep! Good news is we're testing DOCSIS3.1 here right now, which will completely change it.
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