 DaneJasperSonic.NetPremium,VIP
join:2001-08-20
Santa Rosa, CA
kudos:7 | reply to hottboiinnc
Re: Not Totally said by hottboiinnc:Not totally their own network. They still depend on ATT's copper and depend on ATT leaving it in place. They'll be SOL if ATT ever went to full Fiber. We do not anticipate issues with availability of copper in the near future.
That said, clearly this (ADSL2+ over copper) is not the end-game.
The primary issue is that we have limited reach. Currently we are limiting availability at 11,100ft from COs, and this is just nowhere near complete coverage.
Also, there are inherent limits in copper. I'm sure we will continue to see some incremental gains using things like dynamic spectrum management for noise compensation, but DSL over copper doesn't hold a candle to what can be done with fiber.
That said, as a next step, in the areas where the product reaches, it's exciting stuff. We are serving many people today with 18Mbps/1Mbps services who's only other options are six to twelve megabits from other carriers. In a couple weeks we'll be boosting that to 30/2, then 30/4 in a month or two.
We also have reasonably priced static IP services and are happy to see customers hosting servers, and we've got no bandwidth caps.
All in all, it's a nice product set.
But yes, long term we've got to continue to deliver more, and we are working in that direction.
-Dane |
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 caesarv
join:1999-08-02
Santa Rosa, CA
 ·AT&T U-Verse
 ·SONIC.NET
| Okay, you convinced me. I signed up for the 12/1Mb plan today since it is only $6 more than I am currently paying for 6Mb. You indicate that you may be boosting 18/1 to 30/2 or 30/4. Will the lower tier products also see a boost?
I really only need 1 static IP, but you only offer 8. Any ideas on what I can do with those remaining ones? And does anyone need an old Alcatel 1000...I see they are going for 99cents on eBay!
I am hoping you offer voice in the very near future, I really want to lose my existing ATT connection. |
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oxwich
join:2009-06-30
Santa Rosa, CA | If you need voice you can go with Vonage. I have Sonic Fusion and Vonage works fine with it. It's $24.99 for unlimited local and long distance. I use it for unlimited calls to Europe. You can also get voicemails sent as an email. Way better and cheaper than
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DaneJasperSonic.NetPremium,VIP
join:2001-08-20
Santa Rosa, CA
kudos:7 | reply to caesarv
said by caesarv:Okay, you convinced me. I signed up for the 12/1Mb plan today since it is only $6 more than I am currently paying for 6Mb. You indicate that you may be boosting 18/1 to 30/2 or 30/4. Will the lower tier products also see a boost? I really only need 1 static IP, but you only offer 8. Any ideas on what I can do with those remaining ones? And does anyone need an old Alcatel 1000...I see they are going for 99cents on eBay! I am hoping you offer voice in the very near future, I really want to lose my existing ATT connection. Thanks for joining up, hope you enjoy the service!
We will be offering POTS voice delivered on the Fusion dedicated pair in the future.
-Dane |
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