A new cable standard in the US is expected to be finalized later this year that could significantly boost the bandwidth of cable Internet connections. The Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification 2.0 will triple the speed at which users can send data with a cable modem, allowing cable modem ISPs to lift the 128kbps upload cap that many impose on their users. Equipment that’s certified for the new standard isn’t expected for at least another year, however.
