Re: 100 Mbps local access to the internet

From: Loganaden Velvindron <logan_at_afrinic.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:20:28 +0400

On 10/28/15 2:18 PM, Loganaden Velvindron wrote:
>
> On 10/28/15 9:43 AM, Jules Mike Giovanni wrote:
>> Hi SM,
>>
>>
>> The 100Mbps is a good starting point. Any capping will have to be
>> relative to it and as such still provide a good experience.
>>
>> I have 30Mbps and during the first few days of the months, the
>> connection is very pleasant.
>>
>> I don't know what the average users will do with 100Mbps except than
>> streaming and downloading. For me, I'd be able to convert an old laptop
>> into an ftp server for example and host several dedicated servers 24/7.
>>
>> I'm very sure that many on this mailing list would have done the same
>> thing (hosting certain personal web services from their home
>> connection).
> Hi Mike. I used to campaign for 100Mbit/s *only*. However, with the rise
> of smartphones, and the need for responsive web applications, voip, and
> games, I started arguing for low latency to Europe and US. I also
> closely monitor the Peering problems among MIXPs, as they affect gamers
> in Mauritius.
Sorry, I meant ISPs peering at the MIXP.

> So, I'm not happy to get 100 Mbit/s with a 600ms latency. What I want is
> 100Mbit/s with 100ms latency at most.
>
> Latency is key once you cross the 5Mbit/s line for your internet experience.
>
> See this:
> http://logan.hackers.mu/2015/10/emtel-orange-part2
>
>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Mike
>>
>
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