> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Erik Anderson > > On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote: > > When can we tell when actual applications might make use of the extra features? > > You can't. Bottom line is that the ISPs CMTS not only needs to support > DOCSIS v3, but they also have to have it turned on for your account. > Even though I do not have Comcast's v3 service at the moment, I > purchased a v3-capable modem so that was somewhat future-proofed in > the event I have them upgrade my account to one of their high-speed v3 > plans. > Thanks.. Based on my experience with Charter (my only option), that means the features MIGHT be available to me in a decade or so... Chuck