Seen in the test lab: 46Mbps/4.8Mbps pair bonded ADSL2+
July 30, 2009 – 1:15 pm
This week we have demonstrated ADSL2+ connection speeds of 46Mbps downstream and 4.8Mbps upstream. Our network design team achieved this speed in the lab environment, on a short copper loop.
Because of longer loops and interference, this is not a speed that we will see in the real world, but it is very exciting to see the full potential of ADSL2+/Annex M.
Today we have staff with real world loops running at over 30Mbps, so that is a more realistic goal.
Two pairs of telephone wire were used in the test to deliver a bonded (double pair or four wire) ADSL2+ link, with Annex M (double upstream) capability turned on. Actual FTP transfer speeds were demonstrated at over 42Mbps upstream and 4.5Mbps outbound after overhead.
We are working on the wrap-up of product design and pricing for our new pair bonded Fusion products, and we plan to announce the details shortly.
Sonic.net Fusion Broadband continues to bring customers innovation in Internet access.
5 Responses to “Seen in the test lab: 46Mbps/4.8Mbps pair bonded ADSL2+”
Looking forward to Fusion in Pleasanton!
Please.
-Roger
By Roger on Jul 30, 2009
You mention seeing real world 30mbps downloads. What sort of real world uploads are you getting with bonded ADSL? And are those uploads with bonded Annex M enabled or just plain bonded ASDL2+?
By Joe on Aug 16, 2009
With basic bonded ADSL2+, upstream of anywhere from 384kbps to 2Mbps is possible. At one staff location, we’re seeing 2Mbps.
With Annex M, real world upstream of about 4Mbps is realistic at the top end.
All performance and availability does depend upon loop length.
-Dane
By Dane Jasper on Aug 17, 2009
Does Sonic have pricing and availability on the dual bonded ADSL2+?
Do you have to purchase the Comtrend modem/router or will there be a modem only option?
By Chris on Aug 18, 2009
Pricing has been set in product design, but hasn’t been released yet. Expect to see this pretty soon.
Purchase of the modem is not of course required, but we don’t see customers already having one of these. It can act as a router, or you can put it into bridge mode and disable the NAT/routing. This is what customers with static IPs would be doing.
By Dane Jasper on Aug 18, 2009