Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: Bandwidth Being Solved?

Author:Erik L. Neu
Posted:9/13/2000; 6:19:36 AM
Topic:It's p-to-p plus applications, stupid
Msg #:21292 (In response to 21283)
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I think the bandwidth problem (at least this iteration of it) is well on its way to being solved.

I wish I had the stats at hand and linkable, but I think I have read that "standard" broadband (cable or DSL) is available in 1/3 - 1/2 of homes. It certainly seems to be available in most metro areas (though of course with DSL it is still a little spotty even in areas where generally available, since you have to be within, what is it, 3.5 miles? of the telco central office).

However, adoption has been a little slower than I would have thought. In my affluent suburban neighborhood of 50 houses, it has been available for 1 year, and I only know of 2 of us who have cable.

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