The number of Gigabit connections exploded in 2016, increasing by 10 times
According to foreign media reports, despite the hype surrounding the deployment of gigabit networks such as Google Fiber, AT&T, Comcast and Cox, constantly, but the number of consumers actually able to access such network speeds remains relatively small.
Many of these gigabit fiber deployments are only targeted at specific cities or high-end projects in specific cities.
But we are expected to start seeing an explosion in Gigabit speeds delivered over traditional coax in 2016 as a new series of Gigabit-capable DOCSIS 3.1 modems become certified.
So it’s no surprise to see research firm Deloitte’s prediction that the number of gigabit connections will increase tenfold this year.
Deloitte pointed out: "The number of gigabit per second (Gbit/s) Internet connections will surge to 10 million by the end of this year, an increase of 10 times, of which approximately 70% will come from residential connections
Improving supply capacity and falling prices will drive demand up
Deloitte's forecast of "price declines" may vary depending on the specific market and the level of local competition.
Companies forced to compete with urban broadband and Google Fiber will maintain 70 A low price point for $1,000, but as we've seen with providers like AT&T, in markets where there's no price pressure, the same gigabit connection can cost $120 or more.
p>While Gigabit connections continue to be the focus of major media, many broadband users (unless they live in rural areas) are very satisfied with the speed of their current network, and they would rather choose this lower price. So price is a more important factor than gigabit availability.
