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Comcast boss shows off 1Gb cable broadband

Comcast has demoed its cable network running at up to 1Gbps
June 20, 2011 Written by Benny Har-Even

US cable operator Comcast, has demonstrated a broadband network running at 1Gbps on the downlink. The company’s chief executive officer Brian L. Roberts gave the demo at the National Cable & Telecoms Association (NCTA) 2011 show in Chicago, by downloading 23 episodes of the US television show 30 Rock, representing nine hours of content, in around 90 seconds.

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US ISP Sonic.net offers 1Gbps fibre for $70

If you fancy a cheap 1Gbps broadband connection then Sebastopol in the US just got a lot more attractive
June 13, 2011 Written by Benny Har-Even

Santa Rosa, US-based internet service provider, Sonic.net, is looking to disrupt the traditionally expensive local market by offering a 1Gbps fibre-to-the-home connection for just $69.99 per month.

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