Free 10 meg connection!!

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by gimpster123, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. gimpster123

    gimpster123 Bring out the Gimp.

    I just called my isp to have them reset my modem- the tech apparently screwed up- my connection speed is not 10 meg down and 1 meg up instead of 5 meg down and 500k up!
     
    gimpster123, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. rogvalcox

    rogvalcox MajorGeek

    Cool!! I recently went Comcast Broadband to AT&T DSL strictly for the sake of saving money and I do miss the 8mb down!!! But at the same time my internet bill went from $45.00/mo to $19/mo. However, 3meg down is way adequate for about 85% of my internet activity. If I need to download a large file, I just set it up to work on another comp while I go do something else.
     
    rogvalcox, Jul 28, 2008
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  3. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Like hitting the lotto. :-D


    lol...just check your next bill gimp.
     
    LauraR, Jul 28, 2008
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  4. SixShooter

    SixShooter Major Malfunction

    There might be some sticker shock heading your way.
     
    SixShooter, Jul 28, 2008
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  5. LI_Geek_95

    LI_Geek_95 Post-and-Run Geek

    Two words....
    Optimum Online
    Best ISP
     
    LI_Geek_95, Jul 28, 2008
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  6. gimpster123

    gimpster123 Bring out the Gimp.

    :( now it's back down to 6 meg- but my upload speed is still twice as fast as it should be!! thanks indian techsupport!

    Edit: actually it varies between 5meg and 10meg now- i jst did another speed test- it was 7 meg
     
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2008
    gimpster123, Jul 28, 2008
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  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Cable or DSL? DSL tends to be up and down like fiddlers elbow for a week while it self finds a stable speed, likely yours will be at 5mb in a weeks time, I know mine started off a 5 and settled at 3mb DL and 1mb UL



    One letter One number ( trumps your two words )
    N3 network the best service money cannot buy ;)
    http://www.speedtest.net/result/299236216.png
    Does fluctuate during the day, depending on traffic... seen it at 3mb DL and various speeds generally between 20-30mb normally.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 28, 2008
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  8. Colemanguy

    Colemanguy MajorGeek

    Also some cable networks use a method that cox communications calls "Powerboost" in which you get extra bandwidth providing the network isn't being used to max amounts. IE if not many people using it, more bandwidth for you.
     
    Colemanguy, Jul 28, 2008
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  9. Calltaker

    Calltaker MajorGeek

    That's like my news today. I got an e-mail that my Time Warner bill was ready to view... it should be about 150.00 (I get phone cable and 'net for $99/month) but the bill total was $0.00

    Life is good :)


    ~C
     
    Calltaker, Jul 28, 2008
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