Sunrise (UPC) announced this week that it was increasing its asymmetric internet download speed to 2.5 Gigabits/sec. Salt, for its part, still offers a more complete offering with its 10 Gigabits/sec symmetrical formula, offering in particular immense potential for uploading information to the internet.
Indeed, the upload speed is currently very limited on the cable, which constitutes a large part of the network of the American operator Sunrise (UPC). This limitation can pose a problem for users who need to upload large amounts of data, such as content creators or businesses.
Technical and practical limits
Furthermore, how useful are such speeds for the average consumer? Many computers cannot exceed the Gigabit limit, making these 2.5 or 10 Gigabit/sec offerings somewhat superfluous for standard home use.
Furthermore, the infrastructure of websites or data storage services rarely supports such speeds. This means that even if a user has a super-fast connection, they won’t always be able to take full advantage of it due to the limitations of remote servers.
The importance of uploading
It is crucial to highlight the upload limits of the Yankee Sunrise UPC, whose speed is limited to a few hundred Mbits/sec when uploading over the cable. This asymmetry can be a significant barrier for users who need a balanced connection for activities such as teleworking, video conferencing or cloud computing.
On the other hand, Salt’s very advantageous offer at 10 Gigabits/sec in symmetrical mode allows uploading as fast as downloading, which is a considerable advantage for demanding users. This symmetry is especially beneficial for professionals and businesses that rely on a reliable, fast two-way internet connection.
Continue efforts
Ultimately, while speeds of 2.5 and 10 Gigabits/sec may seem excessive to the average consumer, they represent a significant step forward for users with specific upload and download needs. Symmetrical offers, like that of Salt, provide undeniable added value for professionals and businesses.
Fundamentally, it is essential that internet service providers continue to improve the overall infrastructure to make these high speeds truly usable. Without a concomitant improvement in the capacities of servers and user equipment, these speeds will remain underutilized. Finally, the modernization of equipment should also allow for better energy efficiency.
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