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  • ZDNET reports that a homeowner replaced his home Wi‑Fi with a MoCA 2.5 network, citing improved coverage and speed. MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) uses existing coaxial cables to carry data, offering up to 2.5 Gbps and sub‑2.5 ms latency-sufficient for most broadband plans. The author notes Wi‑Fi struggles in brick or stone houses, while MoCA delivers stable, wired‑like performance without the need to run new Ethernet cables. The low‑cost adapters enabled seamless streaming, work, and gaming across the house, eliminating dead zones that previously plagued the wireless network.

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