Nokia Siemens Networks sees 825Mbps over traditional copper, Phantom DSL claims ‘the future’

Look, it’s not easy nor cheap to lay an entirely new network infrastructure — just ask Verizon . Regardless of how badly we all want a fiber optic cable ran directly into our closet, it’s probably in our best interest if companies like Nokia Siemens Networks continue to improve existing services. Since we’re on the topic, it’s probably prudent to point out a new discovery surrounding existing copper wires — one that involves data transmissions at up to 825Mbps. As the story goes, NSN is testing new technology (let’s call it Phantom DSL) that could dramatically increase capacity of conventional copper wires, with the aforesaid data point coming on a trial transfer across 400 meters of wire; when stretched to 500 meters, it still held steady at 750Mbps. We’re told that Phantom DSL promises a bandwidth increase of 50 to 75 percent over existing bonded copper lines, but mum’s the word on when ISPs will actually have access. Yesterday, please? Continue reading Nokia Siemens Networks sees 825Mbps over traditional copper, Phantom DSL claims ‘the future’ Nokia Siemens Networks sees 825Mbps over traditional copper, Phantom DSL claims ‘the future’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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