18MBps from Comcast.

Well I just got off the phone withComcast because of my nose bleed bill that went from $165.00 to $202.83. It seems that the package deal that I had with them expired 2 months ago. The operater said that since I have phone, internet, and HD cable I'm eligable for a new package with all premium channels, phone, and 18MBps internet for $180. So I said OK (still high). I just downloaded a couple of huge driver files and and WOW this thing flies. And to think I was going to get FiOS. I guess their getting ready for digital downloaded movies.

Things finally seem to get moving on the broadband side in the US.

AT&T is also boosting their 3G network.

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AT&T said Wednesday it plans to boost the speed of its 3G wireless network to speeds of 20 megabits per second in 2009

However, still a long way to go.

[Post edited by Henning on May 14, 2008]

Canadian wireless networks are mandated to be 3G by June of 09'!

18 MBps?? Wow that's crazy. I wish.

DIGITAL DOWNLOADS gets a better audience than BOO RAY. As expected.

Well, there is the bandwidth everyone was talking about needing for HD VoD to be a viable option. Now it's just up to studios to make 1080p/HD audio content available to subscribers.

Spoonie G, VoD is fine now, because you only rent them, but owning movies is the question. VoD only affects the rental market not the disc market.

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The future without shiny round discs
You'd have a hard time finding someone who wouldn't concede that there will be a day in the future when physical media is no more, but it's hard to find two people who agree on when. The humorous part is that we've been waiting on this since before the World Wide Web was a twinkle in Sir Tim Berners-Lee's eye. We've had data communications in our homes for years before the internet became widespread, and the companies that control the pipes running into our homes have been trying to get a piece of the home media pie before DVD was battling DIVX. The fact is that VOD is far more successful than any internet delivery method and still isn't nearly as successful as many have predicted. You don't have to look very far to find an analyst criticizing the VOD industry for its lackluster growth. The scary part is that VOD will almost always have the advantage over internet delivery, because the cable co's not only own the pipes running into our homes, but some are part of large companies that own the bulk of the content -- like Warner Brothers and Time Warner Cable. Despite this advantage, the providers who use the internet to deliver its content still have a chance, but none have gotten any traction -- yet. No one seems to be able to figure out a balance between what consumers want and what the studios are willing to give. So we end up with $5 rentals, with 24 hour limits, a measly 100 HD movie selection, and having our content locked on a box that sits on the top of our TV. The mass public is accustomed to the freedoms and security that come with a physical medium, and have a hard time paying what is perceived as more, to get less. The convenience alone of renting from the comfort of our couch, hasn't been enough to overcome the satisfaction of owning little shiny disc.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/03/why-blu-ray-will-be-the-next-dvd/

[Post edited by tony1569 on May 15, 2008]

Screw that! I'll get fios before I spend $180 on those three things. Right now I get internet for $32 and phone line for $32. Have no tv payment as I enjoy all free local stations in HD thru antenna. Guess I'm just cheap. I will get tv when they finish our neighborhood with fios.

Wolvinator, wait until after a year and your package is up and then see how much you'll pay.

Yeah, I don't have any type packages right now but your right, there probably is some kind of screw job after having the fios package for a year.