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Re: 128Kb/s Upstream Throttles 2Mb/s downstream

From: Peter Smith <psmith_at_consulting.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 20:00:47 +1300
Message-ID: <4357409F.6010706@consulting.co.nz>

I mention the rain, because when the ground gets wet here the downstream
speed drops to about 5MHz (but the upstream stays pretty solid near 600k).

(Sorry for the earlier typos)

Peter Smith wrote:

> Philip D'Ath wrote:
>
>> Had a business customer that was on full speed JetStream. They were
>> forced to move to UBS like everyone else, but liked the speed,
>
>
> You don't have to give up the speed. I didn't. After a few
> conversations with Bruce Buddicon at Telecom, I've found it is
> possible to keep a full rate conenction. It's just a matter of find an
> ISP who is prepared to offer it. In the end Telecom recommend
> Earthlight, and everything is working great (and as fast as
> ever--allowing for the rain)
>
>

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