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Coax is provided by the cable provider. In certain situations, Fiber ISPs handle TV services. Cabe networks usually offer Fiber to the node, linking 100-300 residences to their network. Occasionally, the cable company installs Fiber directly at your residence and employs RFoG (Radio Frequency over Glass), essentially transforming the Fiber into Coax at your home, using the same modem everyone else uses. DSL relies on telephone lines. VDSL is a more advanced version of DSL, typically involving Fiber to the VRAD node—uncertain how many can be installed per VRAD. If you're near the Co, you're connected straight to the phone company. Most cable companies generally cap upload speeds at around 50 Mbps. At least I haven't heard of any offering higher. DSL behaves similarly, with modest upload capabilities. If you're getting 150 Mbps upload, it might actually be Fiber. It's strange not to see symmetrical speeds on fiber lines, which is common for most providers like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast.
It seems the ISP relies on Telenor wholesale, which I noticed since I’m in Norway and Telenor is based there—it’s clear they’re not providing good service. You can also observe your traffic patterns from the fact that when you connect in Germany, your data is sent to Telenor, then routed through the Norwegian internet exchange, and finally reaches "ownit" in Sweden. In short, your connection follows this path: probably Germany → Telenor → Norway exchange → Sweden. Each hop adds more delay. The route through Telenor in Norway is essentially your issue.
The optimal approach would be to switch your ISP. To determine which provider offers the best routing, you can check local coverage maps or contact nearby offices. Since you're close by, reaching out to a few providers in the area might help you find the best option. This issue may not always be solvable, but exploring alternatives can improve your service.
You won<|pad|> a lot of things about ISPs. There are many elements that decide the path each takes, so picking one over another just to save a few milliseconds isn't really useful. Folks here say they know about routing, but they don’t have solid proof to back it up.