Re: [SLUG] Telstra slashes 20pc off Advance cable prices

[Andrew Macks]

On Fri, 18 Feb 2000, Chris MacKenzie wrote:

> > > So, what does a DOCIS modem give me that a BitSurfer doesn't?
> > 
> > You can also use it on the Optus network as they use the same standard.
> > I'm pretty amazed that Telstra are doing this--there must be some serious
> > economies of scale at the head end with DOCIS equipment to warrant them
> > not getting consumer lock-in!
> 
> It's probably the fact the Optus@Home is doing a roaring trade compared
> to telstra cable.

http://www.bigpond.com/advance/announcement/

Traffic on BigPond Advance Freedom is limited to 400Kbit inbound, 128Kbit
outbound.

Optus@Home is 2Mbit (+?) inbound and 128Kbit outbound.

Andrew.

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