Rim Semiconductor Company (fka RSMI)

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At this point, the emperical evidence being published is that VDSL2 does not have everything one needs to deploy any application.

Care to explain why in field trials 25 mbits at 4000 feet was only achieved? Why is SBC looking for 3000 foot loops for 25 mbits? That must cost billions.

Why would telcos be purchasing or planning to purchase billions in fiber if 6000 feet at 25 mbits was being achieved in real world tests?

I believe the intent of the standard was to achieve 25 mbits at 6000 feet, but nothing being published on the web supports that being accomplished.

This is not to say that Embarq will accomplish the 6000 foot 25 mbit goal either but if it does - enough said.

I do agree with you that at very short distances VDSL2 appears to beat Embarq - but that is all.