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How is my speed determined? (#12834)
Speed is determined by loop length (the actual wiring between you and the DSLAM or RT [Remote Terminal]).

Currently, Verizon has set in place "distance limits" for what speed your line can be provisioned at.

•11,000 ft. for 3Mbps/768kbps
•15,000 ft. for 1.5Mbps/384kbps
•18,000 ft. for 768kbps/128kbps

If you are not sure how far you are from the head-end equipment, give Verizon a call at: 1-800-567-6789. Ask for a MLT (Mechanized Loop Test) test done.

[What does it do, the MLT? - it measures the distance of a loop by taking AC capacitance measurements.]

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by drake edited by gwion
last modified: 2005-07-15 23:29:14


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