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[QUESTION] Does Coax cable length matter? - I'm moving to cable internet (so far I used DSL) (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi,

Would it change anything if I use a 32ft (10 meter) coax cable compared to a 10ft (3 meter)?

If I will use the 10ft cable, it will be like 3ft (1 meter) from the TV, Soundbar, and other electronics, but I'm not sure if it matters...

The main question is if such a long cable will reduce internet speed.

Thank you

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I have a 50ft homerun of RG6 Quad coax from demarc > modem giving excellent ping, download speed, and power stats since I installed it. Proper cable and attention to F-type fitting attachment will give trouble-free performance.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Thanks!