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I had to create this account just to correct this. "Broadband" means the data is modulated on to a wide spectrum signal, on the same copper as the POTS network
by ldarby 12y ago
I had to create this account just to correct this. "Broadband" means the data is modulated on to a wide spectrum signal, on the same copper as the POTS network. Anything from good old 512kbit/s upwards can be "broadband". I say "can be", because if it's not using a wide spectrum signal, e.g. fibre-optics, then that's not broadband.
- tehwebguy 12y agoIt wasn't a statement of fact, it was a wish list that started with "For example"
- ldarby 12y agoOk, thank you for pointing that out. However I still don't think it's right to "re-purpose" words. Remember what happened when people tried to re-purpose kilo for 1024 etc.
- w1ntermute 12y ago"Broadband" is a well-defined technical term originating from physics. But "broadband internet" (what the OP was referring to) is a vaguely defined marketing term that is often used by ISPs to deceive consumers as to the speed of their connections. The OP is suggesting that that term be repurposed as a clearly (legally) defined one that improves internet access in America without introducing onerous regulations.
- wmf 12y agoThe FCC does have a definition of broadband: currently 4 Mbps, possibly to be redefined to 10 or 25 Mbps. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/05/30/the-fcc-may-consider-a-stricter-definition-of-broadband-in-the-netflix-age/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/05/30...
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