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I think the upload limit has something to do with the Docsis protocol that most of their equipment operates (cable TV) under. I believe that the newer version p
by vondur 6y ago
I think the upload limit has something to do with the Docsis protocol that most of their equipment operates (cable TV) under. I believe that the newer version protocol (Docsics 4) should allow for much greater speeds, up and down. I have no idea how long it will take these companies to update to this version.
- nimos 6y agoMy modem is docsis 3.1 which supports gigabit upload. 3 supported 200 mbit. Maybe something to do with intermediary infrastructure.
- mynameisvlad 6y agoThe current widely deployed version, DOCSIS 3 supports up to 1Gbps down, 200Mbps up. 3.1 which isn't fully deployed but is available in most major markets is up to 10/1. I think the main issue is in how Comcast allocates the different channels. They prioritize download because it also serves TV customers, while upload is only used for Internet.
- u801e 6y ago> 3.1 which isn't fully deployed but is available in most major markets is up to 10/1. By 10/1, do you mean 10 Gbps down and 1 Gbps up?
- mynameisvlad 6y agoYep. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOCSIS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOCSIS for the down/up of each version. The theoretical maxes are far higher than the current offerings.
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- lotsofpulp 6y ago>I think the main issue is in how Comcast allocates the different channels. They prioritize download because it also serves TV customers, while upload is only used for Internet. Comcast has an inherent conflict of interest, in that they are a middleman for high margin TV subscriptions. Better internet obviates the need to purchase TV subscriptions from Comcast, so I would conclude they're dragging their heels on purpose.