Erm
I might be wrong but is this something to do with the speed being represented in megabits as opposed to megabytes?
( Undulating Tentacles of Love getting fun down to acceptable levels, Thu 14 Apr 2005, 14:49, archived)

YES, IT'S ALL A CON.
This 'broadband' nonsense will never replace shouting 101000111100011111 down a telephone line like civilised people do.

/Daily Mail reader
(Small Beer, Thu 14 Apr 2005, 14:53, archived)

I actually just looked up what I said
and realised I was totally wrong.
( Undulating Tentacles of Love getting fun down to acceptable levels, Thu 14 Apr 2005, 14:55, archived)