Re: New minimum speed for US broadband connections

[Owen DeLong via NANOG <nanog () nanog org>]

> On Jun 2, 2021, at 01:33 , Mark Tinka <mark@tinka.africa> wrote:
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> On 6/2/21 05:50, Haudy Kazemi via NANOG wrote:
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> > I'd love to see connection 'Nutrition Facts' type labeling.
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> > Include: Typical downstream bandwidth, typical upstream bandwidth, median latency and packet loss rates (both 
> > measured from CPE in advertised ZIP code to the top 10 websites), data cap info, and bottom line price including all 
> > unavoidable fees.
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> For average Jane, it would be as useful as the water company running you through the process of cleaning and treating 
> the water that arrives at your tap (faucet, for the Americans).

I disagree… If it could be forced into a standardized format using a standardized approach to data acquisition and 
reliable comparable results across providers, it could be a very useful adjunct to real competition.

Owen