Archived Like water, bandwidth is also not an unlimited resource. Do you agree? (technology)
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Archived Like water, bandwidth is also not an unlimited resource. Do you agree? (technology)
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[–] ElspethTirel 1 point 8 points 9 points (+9|-1) ago
A+ comment.
Only thing I want to add is that we are very likely already in a world where bandwidth is not an issue as it stands. It's perception of an issue caused by companies like Comcast and Verizon who want to use "data caps" and their excuses as a way to pry money out of people.
[–] vuke69 6 points -6 points 0 points (+0|-6) ago
Lol, not even close. Data demands for an individual increases by 50% a year, and total Internet transit doubles about every 18-24 months.
Current peak usage exceeds 80% on any given day. If upgrades stopped, you'd know it relatively quickly (in weeks/months). Within 3-6 months it would be unusable.
[–] ElspethTirel 1 point 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) ago
The base infrastructure has barely changed. What do you think they do to "meet data demands?"