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I think there's also an element of competence. Why choose 300/300 over 500(*)! They don't know the difference between fiber and cable, didn't read the fine prin
by _ea1k 3y ago
I think there's also an element of competence. Why choose 300/300 over 500(*)! They don't know the difference between fiber and cable, didn't read the fine print showing the low upload speeds on the "500". :facepalm
- delecti 3y agoI do think that most of it is ignorance, but realistically upload speed is irrelevant for most people most of the time.
- _ea1k 3y agoI think that was more true before automatically backed up photos became a thing. Even video chat can make it relevant, given how restricted some are.
- daemin 3y agoIf all they ever care about is sending a few emails and watching videos, possibly many at a time, then 500 down is better than 300 symmetric.
- _ea1k 3y agoNot really. Either one will handle downloading those emails and videos just fine. Rarely will the service at the other end keep up anyway. OTOH, when icloud (or Google Photos) is uploading full in the background with the crummy ISP provided router, they'll wonder why they aren't getting anywhere near 500 via their cable.
- bell-cot 3y agoPoint. And the muni service has ~no chance of out-glitzing the commercial ISP's slick marketing, celebrity endorsements, "Watch Star Wars for Free!*" offers, & such. *Star Wars Holiday Special only