'TDS Telcom' Internet In Central New Hampshire Limited to 1Gig Because Of 'Cat 5' Ethernet Cable Use.

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TDS Telcom continues to ONLY offer 1Gig Internet service in Central New Hampshire.

I have had a Fiber service from TDS (& it's precursor 'Union Tel') since I moved into this house 18 years. We were the first to get Fiber to the house.

I was also one of the first to sign-up for 1Gig service as soon as it became available. That was way back in 2017!

8-years later we still only have 1Gig.

TDS offers 5Gig in other markets.

Today, I found out ONE major reason why TDS is holding back on offering faster service.

In New Hampshire TDS had use Cat 5 cable from the 'Fiber Modem' to the wall jack.

Cat 5 only supports 1Gig speeds.

IF they offered higher speeds they would have to ALSO replace all that Cat 5 cables. Can be done. Not technical. Just COSTLY & time consuming.

Now we all know.

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