I’m posting this article via my new Novus high-speed internet connection. Unlike Shaw high-speed, Novus is fully symmetrical. That means I get 10 Mbps on both downloads and uploads, and so far it is very, very sweet. The price is right too: $27.50 a month. The catch is that Novus is only available in certain buildings in Vancouver. Apparently Novus runs fibre direct, and then puts switches on every 10th floor or so. That means no cable or DSL modem to tinker with either.As I’m lucky enough to live in a new condo, all it took to get connected was a quick 15 minute visit from a technician. Kudos to Novus on their scheduling: unlike cable companies, Novus gave me an exact time when the tech would show, and so he did.I only wish I could afford the Net 50 SOHO plan … mmmm, 50 Mbps up and down!