Hello Michiel!
AA>> 10Mps DSL speed to my destination for my pay-package (I am only .5 km
AA>> away from the main switch in town), the ISP says that only 5Mbps max
AA>> is available. It turns out that Bell *can* offer the privilege of
AA>> 10Mps rates to the alternative ISP, but the alternative ISP has not
AA>> negotiated the LEASE to include that rate.
MvdV> Even so... 10 Mbps when you are only 500 meters from the exchange is
MvdV> not impressive.
True. But that's what I wanted as part of the "minimum"
package for $30/mo. However, the 10Mbps was not available in
my area irregardless how close I was to the switch.
I had a Bell tech drop by to check the DSL line for something
and told me that I could have much higher speeds and it was
"technically" NOT limited to 10Mbps like my alternate ISP was
tellings me. Hence, I suspect that the real limitation is
contract limitations or leasing.
AA>> So, although I have a DSL modem provided by my alternate ISP
AA>> that supports IPv6, the alternative ISP has *not* enabled it.
MvdV> Nevertheless you HAVE an aternative. You can switch to another provider
MvdV> using te same copper pair.
Nope. Only two other alternate companies have leases in my
area. And they too are limiting to 5Mbps.
The only way I can get higher speeds is if I subscribe to
Fiber. And the minimum $'s for that is over $80/mo. No thanks.
That would be 3x what I have been paying. Not worth it. But I
am sure IPv6 would be included.
I am not sure if cable is an option. I haven't heard of anyone
on cable on the main street here.
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