Submitted by NPRjunkieDC t3_ygz8gg in washingtondc
BansheeLoveTriangle t1_iubpx86 wrote
Reply to comment by patriotgator122889 in Verizon FIOS in DC by NPRjunkieDC
Eh, I've actually had good luck with Xfinity in the area, my speeds with fios have been spotty. They both kinda suck though.
IcyWillow1193 t1_iuhed19 wrote
Xfinity (aka Comcast, using existing coaxial cable lines originally strung up for analog cable tv signals) is an inferior technology to FIOS (fiber optic lines specifically intended for digital signals). It's not a matter of opinion. Xfinity's technology shares bandwidth with your neighbors, so the suckage can increase during times of heavy use. I'm guessing many people took a hit during the pandemic when everyone was suddenly doing two way video conferencing all day.
BansheeLoveTriangle t1_iuj6fb4 wrote
Inferior tech, but if Verizon hobbles your speeds the underlying tech doesn’t matter much.
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