09-27-2017 12:23 PM - edited 01-05-2022 03:19 AM
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/09/27/telus-almost-reaches-1gbps-lte-a-speedtest/
A truely remarkable acheivement for Telus, 1 Gbps is a ridiculously fast speed for any device on a mobile network. I think it'll lead to increased data consumption and subsequently larger data packages to be purchased by the end-user.
Mobile networks are moving to par, if not exceeding, the speed of wired-technology we have. Do you think we will go to a completely wireless society when it comes to telecoms?
09-27-2017 02:57 PM
This was achieved with LAA, which is not as practical as licensed spectrum. We'll see if there's any widescale deployments with LAA. I am not holding my breath.
09-27-2017 02:56 PM
Perfect excuse to raise rates again.
09-27-2017 02:48 PM
The technology is there, but the question is how much will they charge?
09-27-2017 02:14 PM
Not sure how "it will lead to increased data consumption" .. they arent forcing you to use more data.
The only ways I can see that being true is if 1) You feel you can download more/watch more youtube videos 2) run 10,000 speeds tests / download nonsense just to show off your phone speed 3) websites make sites way more complicated with more items to download..
09-27-2017 01:52 PM
Yes, no need for home phone already, and no home internet in the future. I gave up home internet already after the kids moved out.