Need for Speed...
The problem:
I often work from home using a Sunray into office, phone via Vonage VOIP, reqularly host WebEx meetings, of course have multiple computes and am frequently downloading large files (new sw builds, etc.) I have DSL service and the biggest problem (other than slow download times) is vonage quality suffers at the other end of the line due to the limited upload speed of my DSL. I've been a DSL subscriber for nearly 8 years now, and it just is not enough anymore.
The specs:
Using the speed testing tools at DSLreports.com, I measured the line speed on my current connection to / from various locations arround the US. The result:
The solution?:
Last Spring, Verizon put fiber optics in my entire subdivision (and all others in surrounding cities) in North Texas. Needless to say I was eager to get the service. I had called verizon several times to request access and checked to website reqularly (Verizon FIOS). Last week I noticed a few installations in process in my subdivision, so I again called and it was ready. The installation is scheduled for 8/16. On 8/12 they sent a crew to run the fiber from the curb to the exterior of my house. To my surprise, not only was Verizon quick to act, but they also responded in force. 5 trucks each hauling a trailer (4 ditch witches and an air compressser) got the work done in an afternoon. This crew seemed large to me, but perhaps they were doing some on the job training? In any event, I was pleased by the quick progress (my lawn is a bit tore up, but does not look bad).
I selected to 15 Mbits down / 2 Mbits up package. I will post the results of after speed tests and experiences after the installation is done.
I often work from home using a Sunray into office, phone via Vonage VOIP, reqularly host WebEx meetings, of course have multiple computes and am frequently downloading large files (new sw builds, etc.) I have DSL service and the biggest problem (other than slow download times) is vonage quality suffers at the other end of the line due to the limited upload speed of my DSL. I've been a DSL subscriber for nearly 8 years now, and it just is not enough anymore.
The specs:
Using the speed testing tools at DSLreports.com, I measured the line speed on my current connection to / from various locations arround the US. The result:
- CA - 1254 down / 127 up
- LA - 1331 down / 134 up
- DAL - 1375 down / 129 up
- CHI - 1373 down / 129 up
The solution?:
Last Spring, Verizon put fiber optics in my entire subdivision (and all others in surrounding cities) in North Texas. Needless to say I was eager to get the service. I had called verizon several times to request access and checked to website reqularly (Verizon FIOS). Last week I noticed a few installations in process in my subdivision, so I again called and it was ready. The installation is scheduled for 8/16. On 8/12 they sent a crew to run the fiber from the curb to the exterior of my house. To my surprise, not only was Verizon quick to act, but they also responded in force. 5 trucks each hauling a trailer (4 ditch witches and an air compressser) got the work done in an afternoon. This crew seemed large to me, but perhaps they were doing some on the job training? In any event, I was pleased by the quick progress (my lawn is a bit tore up, but does not look bad).
I selected to 15 Mbits down / 2 Mbits up package. I will post the results of after speed tests and experiences after the installation is done.
Posted by Vonage Forum Reader on August 15, 2005 at 12:15 PM CDT #