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by cpach 1065 days ago
It was T3 that was the bomb back then, wasn’t it?
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In 1995, many early ISPs were still on fractional T1s or even 56K leased lines! I remember upgrading one from 56K to T1 in mid 1995. T3s were rare: large regional ISPs and backbone providers.
Yeah, sounded cool too. Back then 512kbit ADSL was exciting.

T1, T2, T3, OC-3, OC-12, and OC-48 are terminologies you don't hear anymore.

Where I’m living ADSL is still exciting (and one of only 2 options for wired Internet service). Currently on 2 (semi-stable) 60mbps down / 15mbps up pairs bonded together sold as a 100mbps down / 20 mbps up service. I keep it because the cable provider charges a ton for anything over 10mbps up when not on a promotional rate.