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John Sims wrote:
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...but it seems to me that on long pages, with lots of videos, the loading process is really slowed down. Do you agree?Fishmonger:
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you can thank Comcast and Verizon's lawyers for your slower loads. Get used to an Internet that sucks.Steve C:
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John, the long pages with many videos don't seem to take very long to load, but maybe it is my connection. ...in fact, checking speedtest.net, I get a download speed of 23.2. You?
As for the Comcast and Verizon stuff: I believe wagga told me that down in OZ, the cable companies installing connections are required to install two cables (or maybe it is fiber optic lines) to each house. And then everyone has a choice of two different cable providers, which I would think would improve competition and bring prices down. I know I chafe every month when I see my $200 Comcast bill (Internet+phone+Cable w/ 3 TV boxes)
