The Evolution of High-Speed Internet: A 2016 Perspective

The last time I made a video like this was 2012, and Google Fiber was just starting to make waves as a revolutionary new way to deliver high-speed internet. At that time, 100 megabit per second (Mbps) was considered fast, and gigabit speeds were still largely unknown. Fast forward to 2016, and we now have at least two cities in the United States offering 10 gigabit per second (Gbps) Internet to residences. The first city to offer this high-speed Internet is Salas burry, North Carolina, which has made it available through its municipal network itself. In contrast, Chattanooga, Tennessee, which offers 10 Gbps Internet through EPB fiber optics, costs just $2.99 a month.

The Implications of 10 Gbps Internet

Ten gigabits per second is an incredibly fast speed, far beyond what most home networks can currently support. To put this in perspective, the majority of home networks are set up to provide speeds of around one gigabit per second (1 Gbps). This means that users would need to upgrade their entire network infrastructure and hardware to take full advantage of 10 Gbps Internet. In other words, just buying a new router or switch alone may not be enough; additional hardware upgrades would likely be necessary.

Equipment Requirements

To use 10 Gbps Internet, users would need specific equipment designed for high-speed applications. For example, they would require a 10-gigabit router to connect their home network to the internet. Additionally, they might need specialized switches and connections that can handle such fast speeds. In some cases, it may be necessary to use a PCI card or an m2 SSD (solid-state drive) to take full advantage of the high-speed connection. The good news is that many service providers, including EPB fiber optics in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are already offering 10 Gbps Internet and providing routers and other necessary equipment for users.

Practical Applications

So what would users do with 10 Gbps Internet? For those who require very fast speeds, such as video editors, gamers, or businesses that rely heavily on cloud computing, this could be a game-changer. However, for most people, even a one gigabit per second (1 Gbps) connection is likely to be more than enough for their daily needs. The main practical applications of 10 Gbps Internet would likely revolve around high-bandwidth activities like video streaming and cloud-based computing.

Personal Perspective

Personally, I think that for most users, 10 Gbps Internet may not be worth the investment, especially considering the cost. In my opinion, a one gigabit per second (1 Gbps) connection is sufficient for everyday use. The only scenario in which I would consider upgrading to 10 Gbps Internet would be if I needed extremely fast speeds for video editing or other resource-intensive activities. Even then, it's unlikely that I would need such high-speeds on a regular basis.

The Cost-Benefit Analysis

Another factor to consider is the cost of 10 Gbps Internet. While $2.99 a month might seem like a bargain compared to what users would pay for similar services elsewhere, it's still a significant monthly expenditure. In my opinion, the cost of 10 Gbps Internet may be prohibitively expensive for many users, especially considering that most people will not need such high speeds.

The Future of High-Speed Internet

As we look to the future, it's clear that high-speed internet will continue to play an increasingly important role in our daily lives. As technology advances and more people become reliant on cloud-based services and streaming content, the demand for faster and more reliable internet connectivity will only grow. While 10 Gbps Internet is certainly exciting, it remains to be seen whether such speeds will become a standard feature of home networks in the years to come.

The Role of Municipal Networks

In some cases, municipal networks like Salas burry's are offering high-speed internet at competitive prices. These types of networks can provide faster and more reliable internet connectivity to residents while also promoting economic development and community engagement. In contrast, private networks may charge higher rates for similar services, making them less accessible to a wider range of users.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 10 Gbps Internet is an exciting development that promises to revolutionize the way we access high-speed connectivity. However, it's essential to consider the costs and practical applications before deciding whether or not such speeds are right for you. While some users may benefit from extremely fast speeds, others will likely be content with more modest connections. Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, one thing is clear: the future of high-speed internet holds much promise, and it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthe last time I made a video like this it was 2012 Google Fiber was just starting to be a thing 100 megabit internet was really fast and gigabit was pretty much unheard of but now in 2016 there are at least two cities in the United States that are starting to offer 10 gigabit per second Internet to residences the first city is Salas burry North Carolina and this is actually internet offered by the municipality itself and it goes for about $400 for the 10 gigabit the other city is Chattanooga Tennessee which is offered by EPB fiber optics and this actually goes for $2.99 a month now 10 gigabit per second is really fast and way faster than most of our home networks would even be able to handle because most of them are set up to be you know one gigabit per second tops so you'd probably have to go out and buy some special equipment I'm sure not any of you have a 10 gigabit router lying around unless you specifically went out and bought in like an enterprise-grade router so some of these things you would need as I mentioned a 10 gigabit router you would need 10 gigabit switches you would need 10 gigabit special connections a lot of times it's not just regular Ethernet and then you would need the input into your computer to also accept 10 gigabit which you might need a PCI card if not a motherboard that natively supports it however I do assume that the ISP would offer you at least a router that supports 10 gigabit and then the rest of the network is up to you so now let's say that your whole network is actually routed and set up pretend gigabit you did all that work would your computer even be able to take advantage of that let's say you have an average hard drive that writes and reads around 100 megabytes per second could go high or could go lower that works out to be in the range of about one gigabit per second so you would only be able to use a tenth of your incoming Internet if you're downloading something because your hard drive wouldn't even be fast enough to write down all the data that you're trying to download even if you have an SSD which writes up to say 500 megabytes per second that equates to about 4 gigabits no where close to the 10 and the SATA 3 interface that you would probably be using can only support up to 6 gigabits anyway so to take advantage you're ten gigabit without using raid of course you would probably need to get an m2 SSD these are little small form-factor SSDs that typically connect with PCI Express not SATA and PCI Express 2.0 x4 does support up to about 2,000 megabytes per second which equates to 16 Giga bits so finally after all that you can finally take advantage of your 10 kick a bit internet connection but is it worth it I personally think that for most people even a one gigabit per second internet connection is going to be overkill even for enthusiasts and 10 gigabit would really be only reserved for the most hardcore super users who are willing to upgrade their whole infrastructure and network to be able to support it and that's assuming they have a real reason to get it otherwise instead of just having it to have it I imagine if I had the choice between one gigabit at say $100 and 10 gigabit at 3 to $400 I'd probably just go with the gigabit to be honest the only time I think I would use the maximum bandwidth would be if I was backing up or downloading huge hard drives worth of data like all my stuff and that would probably only be every once in a long time so I think gigabit would probably be way more worth it than the couple months out of the year that I'm spending way more for taing gigabit so those are just my thoughts and I want to know you guys think if you have the chance to get 10 gigabits per second would you jump on that chance even if you had to upgrade everything and what exactly would you use it for maybe I didn't think of a really good reason also if you liked this video be sure to give it a thumbs up so I know you enjoyed it and if you want to continue watching I've got some other videos on the right-hand side you can just click those or look in the description for the same link like if you're on a phone and if you want to subscribe I make new videos three times a week Monday Wednesday Friday so I think it should be worth it I'm looking forward to hearing from you guys either in the comments section or on Twitter so thanks for watching I will see you next time have a good onethe last time I made a video like this it was 2012 Google Fiber was just starting to be a thing 100 megabit internet was really fast and gigabit was pretty much unheard of but now in 2016 there are at least two cities in the United States that are starting to offer 10 gigabit per second Internet to residences the first city is Salas burry North Carolina and this is actually internet offered by the municipality itself and it goes for about $400 for the 10 gigabit the other city is Chattanooga Tennessee which is offered by EPB fiber optics and this actually goes for $2.99 a month now 10 gigabit per second is really fast and way faster than most of our home networks would even be able to handle because most of them are set up to be you know one gigabit per second tops so you'd probably have to go out and buy some special equipment I'm sure not any of you have a 10 gigabit router lying around unless you specifically went out and bought in like an enterprise-grade router so some of these things you would need as I mentioned a 10 gigabit router you would need 10 gigabit switches you would need 10 gigabit special connections a lot of times it's not just regular Ethernet and then you would need the input into your computer to also accept 10 gigabit which you might need a PCI card if not a motherboard that natively supports it however I do assume that the ISP would offer you at least a router that supports 10 gigabit and then the rest of the network is up to you so now let's say that your whole network is actually routed and set up pretend gigabit you did all that work would your computer even be able to take advantage of that let's say you have an average hard drive that writes and reads around 100 megabytes per second could go high or could go lower that works out to be in the range of about one gigabit per second so you would only be able to use a tenth of your incoming Internet if you're downloading something because your hard drive wouldn't even be fast enough to write down all the data that you're trying to download even if you have an SSD which writes up to say 500 megabytes per second that equates to about 4 gigabits no where close to the 10 and the SATA 3 interface that you would probably be using can only support up to 6 gigabits anyway so to take advantage you're ten gigabit without using raid of course you would probably need to get an m2 SSD these are little small form-factor SSDs that typically connect with PCI Express not SATA and PCI Express 2.0 x4 does support up to about 2,000 megabytes per second which equates to 16 Giga bits so finally after all that you can finally take advantage of your 10 kick a bit internet connection but is it worth it I personally think that for most people even a one gigabit per second internet connection is going to be overkill even for enthusiasts and 10 gigabit would really be only reserved for the most hardcore super users who are willing to upgrade their whole infrastructure and network to be able to support it and that's assuming they have a real reason to get it otherwise instead of just having it to have it I imagine if I had the choice between one gigabit at say $100 and 10 gigabit at 3 to $400 I'd probably just go with the gigabit to be honest the only time I think I would use the maximum bandwidth would be if I was backing up or downloading huge hard drives worth of data like all my stuff and that would probably only be every once in a long time so I think gigabit would probably be way more worth it than the couple months out of the year that I'm spending way more for taing gigabit so those are just my thoughts and I want to know you guys think if you have the chance to get 10 gigabits per second would you jump on that chance even if you had to upgrade everything and what exactly would you use it for maybe I didn't think of a really good reason also if you liked this video be sure to give it a thumbs up so I know you enjoyed it and if you want to continue watching I've got some other videos on the right-hand side you can just click those or look in the description for the same link like if you're on a phone and if you want to subscribe I make new videos three times a week Monday Wednesday Friday so I think it should be worth it I'm looking forward to hearing from you guys either in the comments section or on Twitter so thanks for watching I will see you next time have a good one\n"