said by Eagles1221:80% of "max advertised" isn't really struggling. My speedometer goes to 160MPH but I doubt my car can even do 80MPH.
I'd rather have 50% of a 10 mbit segment than 150% of a 1 mbit link.
this is not a good analogy at all. I don't expect a toyota yaris to go 160, but if i purchased a vette .. id expect it to go 160.
What the ISP's are doing is simple ..they are selling a perceived corvette speed that actually runs like a yaris.