Matthew wrote:

>Isn't jetstream sold as something like 'Maximum of 8Mbit downstream' or some
>PR rubbish ?
>
I've never seen them say that.

Usually they say stuff like:

> The standard JetStream service has a minimum target speed of 2
> megabits per second download and 250 kilobits per second upload
> between your site and our exchange. However, on average, our customers
> get much better performance than this.

> Your individual target speed is given to you when you check your
> telephone number to see if JetStream is available on your line.

http://www.telecom.co.nz/content/0,2502,200340-200133,00.html

>
>
>Why isn't jetstream sold as 3.5Mbit service ? (if it is infact rate
>limited). The difference between 450k/sec and almost 1Meg/sec is quite a bit
>when you live almost right next door to your exchange....
>

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