Rogers is keeping up with the growing needs of its Internet-surfing customers. The company has announced its 50Mbps DOCSIS 3.0-based service. That means that not only Comcast’s customers can enjoy fast internet in the USA but also Canadians can now get the same service. Unfortunately for Rogers’ customers the initial roll out will cover a limited area, the Greater Toronto Area. Other regions will get the new service in the following months but we have really no clear information on what markets will receive it.

You will need new gear to get that DOCSIS 3.0 service running. Rogers will launch its first 802.11n modem, which will be available for free for the first 50 people signing up for the service. After that the N Gateway, that’s what they call it, will cost $200.

Virgin Media might hold the keys to the future of the Internet. The company is testing 200Mbps speeds which include full HD and 3D broadband content. What will the new modems look like and when should we expect them to be released? Unfortunately for the next six months this DOCSIS 3.0 project will be tested only around Ashford, Kent by around 100 “lead adopters”. Anyone close to that location? We won’t mind should you keep us posted on the whole 200Mbps testing.

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Here’s some good news for all of you looking for a faster, uncapped Internet connection. Cablevision has come up with a new offer. For all those interested, uncapped 101Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 will be a service available starting with May 11 across its entire service area. The price? $99 a month. It sounds like a lot of money but it might be exactly the Internet service you were looking for. Especially since it’s less than what Cablevision’s competition is currently charging for the fastest plans they’re offering.

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