said by munky99999:said by r81984:The definition of broadband should include being symmetrical for up and down.
As a compromise the minimum download spead should be the minimum upload, so if they say 768k is broadband then that should apply to uploads also. Having lower standards for uploading is stupid.
I dont understand why.
1mbit to 2mbit upload is far beyond necessary.
Should the crtc/fcc enforce the isps to provide symmetrical? Sure.
The reality is... Cable has to design a certain number of lines for upload vs download. Creating the ratio. They could go symmetrical.
DSL's freq range is limited. To go 5/5mbit. That's a very very strong sync. I wouldnt say that's very deliverable by many isps to many places.
5mbit/1mbit on the otherhand is very good for a basis.
I'd much rather the FCC stay out of my business. If I want to sell customers the 56k package for $1 a month, then I should be able to. Not be forced to sell the 2 mbit up/down connection for $30 a month because people don't have perspective on what people really use the Internet for these days. 
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