Are there limits on how fast you can upload data online?
Are there limits on how fast you can upload data online?
You're facing challenges with limited ISP options in your area, where only two providers offer Spectrum and Frontier. The speeds you're seeing are quite low—Frontier's upload is slow, and Spectrum's plans max out at 400 Mbps, with even slower nighttime speeds. It seems the upload performance from both companies isn't meeting expectations. You mentioned Spectrum offers 40 Mbps upload locally, but that doesn't seem sufficient for your needs. Are there any alternatives or steps you could take without spending a lot on Spectrum?
They need to update their systems to support higher upload rates under the DOCSIS protocol, but since few users rely heavily on fast uploads, the priority isn’t pressing. There’s little room for change beyond moving data to other locations, which isn’t really an option.
Spectrum allows docsis 3.1 and 32 with 8 channels locally, though they block 4 channels during upload for backup purposes. They lack redundancy for the download channels.
A few gaming servers, a live stream (1080p60 at 10,000b), Parsec for three machines, and whatever platforms others use (FaceTime, Discord, Skype, etc.)
It’s not because they disabled them—these channels simply aren’t available yet. Until recently, Comcast offered only three upstream channels in my area, ranging from 5 MHz to 42 MHz, which was the standard for upstream use. DOCSIS 3.1 aimed for improved upstream performance, prompting many cable companies to roll out the upgrade on their downstream sides first, leaving upstream development on hold. They’re making significant central office upgrades before expanding upstream capabilities. On another note, residential ISPs generally don’t support users running internet-facing servers, and these restrictions are usually outlined in the Terms of Service, which is another reason they’re taking a long time on these improvements.