Comcast has Redeemed Themselves

Torx · 01-27-2007, 05:31 PM

I dont know what speed they increased me to, but after doing numerous speakeasy tests throughout the past week my speeds are maxing the bandwidth tester (10+Mbps)

Using newsbin im fluctuating between 7Mbps and 11mbps, so theres no definate way to tell right now.

So who here has recieved the comcast broadband upgrade? Im guessing the switchover has given us some great benefit.

If so, you have any details on it because im afraid to call and ask they might be like "wtf, were gonna have to look at your account, im sorry your not supposed to be uncapped like that" "poof! gone"

and are there any longer running bandwidth testers worthwhile?

Scrubbin_Bubbles · 01-27-2007, 05:37 PM

Congrads, I have Optimum Online Boost

thadood · 01-27-2007, 06:48 PM

I'm going about 6.7mbps..

ivwshane · 01-27-2007, 07:16 PM

God damn!!!

Unfortunately I live in a small town and broadband is only offered by two companies, charter (which at most I can get is 3MB/256) and at&t dsl which is what I have and I'm limited to 3MB/512)

Sucks to be me.

Chainblade · 01-27-2007, 07:22 PM

even though i HAVE to have comcast internet, I hate comcast. I will always hate them for destroying TechTV. i wouldn't worry about the speeds you are getting torx 'cause you should be getting up to 12Mbps with comcast.

and damn scrubbin! lucky guy...

Torx · 01-27-2007, 07:31 PM

scrubs we dont give a fuck about no optimum, were talkin about comcast here jewbie.

:P

MSP · 01-27-2007, 08:11 PM

Frankly, I can't imagine how I would use that much bandwidth. I get speeds similar to ivwshane and that suits my needs and more, and I use torrent, etc.

Torx · 01-27-2007, 08:32 PM

trust me. you can never have enough bandwidth.
you'll find uses far beyond your imagination over time.

ivwshane · 01-27-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP

Frankly, I can't imagine how I would use that much bandwidth. I get speeds similar to ivwshane and that suits my needs and more, and I use torrent, etc.

You would think so but having a high upload speed allows you to do so much!! With my connection I can barely stream music and video to my phone! Imagine being able to watch live tv from work with just an internet connection.

Torx · 01-27-2007, 10:10 PM

what phone and cell app are you using again?
i think last i heard orb or something of that nature was best for streaming video from home to cell, i need to try it out never have

ivwshane · 01-27-2007, 10:55 PM

Yeah I'm using orb.

And just when I get everything all setup and running great, it turns out that orb needs a more powerfull system than the one I have in order to stream live tv

Mr. Ali · 01-27-2007, 10:57 PM

our house has two internet connections. one is cable and its 3mb/1mb and the other is dsl at 10mb/0.8mb. both are fine but the one with 10mb down has shitty upload. not bad for $40 a month for the 10mb down. the 3mb is $56

mistawiskas · 01-28-2007, 04:53 AM

was upgraded recently
before upgrade:

after upgrade:

Stevv · 01-28-2007, 11:55 AM

Torx · 01-28-2007, 11:57 AM

whiskas.. thats the visual speakeasy test right? the alternative one where you can view the speed going across the us?

Juballharshaw · 01-28-2007, 12:20 PM

Eh, 1086/386 here on Qwerst. But really, don't download any larger files than WoW patches and torrents that download over several days anyways, so it works out.

Besides Comcast still sucks dick with their download caps to deter file sharing.

Nothing. · 01-28-2007, 12:21 PM

1918 download and 314 upload..

I also have 3 other people in different rooms using my internet. So, I don't know if it changes anything.

mistawiskas · 01-28-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torx

whiskas.. thats the visual speakeasy test right? the alternative one where you can view the speed going across the us?

Yup....what can I say, i'm a sucker for better graphics.

darktides · 01-28-2007, 02:38 PM

Welcome to the party...

Comcast â€œBoostsâ€ Customersâ€™ Broadband Speeds with New Network Technology

Hubcap · 01-28-2007, 04:29 PM

my speeds have been the same for a while now,

6145 up 493 down

tex · 01-28-2007, 06:26 PM

I'm sitting here on the hospital and campus' OC-3 (or w/e its called.) I know its crazy fast, but our websense has "Connection Testers" blocked >=(
especially at night. now if they'd unblock something...

MSP · 01-28-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubcap

my speeds have been the same for a while now,

6145 up 493 down

That's backwards, right?

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Torx Fecal Funsies! Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Memphis Posts: 7,555 (#3) Thanked 8x in 6 posts x13	I dont know what speed they increased me to, but after doing numerous speakeasy tests throughout the past week my speeds are maxing the bandwidth tester (10+Mbps) Using newsbin im fluctuating between 7Mbps and 11mbps, so theres no definate way to tell right now. So who here has recieved the comcast broadband upgrade? Im guessing the switchover has given us some great benefit. If so, you have any details on it because im afraid to call and ask they might be like "wtf, were gonna have to look at your account, im sorry your not supposed to be uncapped like that" "poof! gone" and are there any longer running bandwidth testers worthwhile?

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ivwshane Dont mess with old school Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: CA Posts: 3,930 (#15) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x47	God damn!!! Unfortunately I live in a small town and broadband is only offered by two companies, charter (which at most I can get is 3MB/256) and at&t dsl which is what I have and I'm limited to 3MB/512) Sucks to be me.

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Chainblade Tweak Minion Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,873 (#50) Thanked 1x in one post x7	even though i HAVE to have comcast internet, I hate comcast. I will always hate them for destroying TechTV. i wouldn't worry about the speeds you are getting torx 'cause you should be getting up to 12Mbps with comcast. and damn scrubbin! lucky guy...
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01-27-2007, 07:31 PM	permalink #6
Torx Fecal Funsies! Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Memphis Posts: 7,555 (#3) Thanked 8x in 6 posts x13	scrubs we dont give a fuck about no optimum, were talkin about comcast here jewbie. :P

01-27-2007, 08:11 PM	permalink #7
MSP Globe Trekker Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Posts: 16,610 (#1) Thanked 7x in 7 posts x77	Frankly, I can't imagine how I would use that much bandwidth. I get speeds similar to ivwshane and that suits my needs and more, and I use torrent, etc.

01-27-2007, 08:32 PM	permalink #8
Torx Fecal Funsies! Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Memphis Posts: 7,555 (#3) Thanked 8x in 6 posts x13	trust me. you can never have enough bandwidth. you'll find uses far beyond your imagination over time.

01-27-2007, 10:10 PM	permalink #10
Torx Fecal Funsies! Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Memphis Posts: 7,555 (#3) Thanked 8x in 6 posts x13	what phone and cell app are you using again? i think last i heard orb or something of that nature was best for streaming video from home to cell, i need to try it out never have

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ivwshane Dont mess with old school Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: CA Posts: 3,930 (#15) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x47	Yeah I'm using orb. And just when I get everything all setup and running great, it turns out that orb needs a more powerfull system than the one I have in order to stream live tv

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Mr. Ali Lord Of Porn Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: CA, USA Posts: 3,454 (#22) Thanked 3x in 3 posts x33	our house has two internet connections. one is cable and its 3mb/1mb and the other is dsl at 10mb/0.8mb. both are fine but the one with 10mb down has shitty upload. not bad for $40 a month for the 10mb down. the 3mb is $56
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mistawiskas outside the box! Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 13,940 (#2) Thanked 9x in 9 posts x117	was upgraded recently before upgrade: after upgrade:
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Torx Fecal Funsies! Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Memphis Posts: 7,555 (#3) Thanked 8x in 6 posts x13	whiskas.. thats the visual speakeasy test right? the alternative one where you can view the speed going across the us?

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Juballharshaw Hot crackers! Aug 2006 Last Seen: Today Location: U.S. Interstate 25 Posts: 2,132 (#42) Thanked 6x in 5 posts x55	Eh, 1086/386 here on Qwerst. But really, don't download any larger files than WoW patches and torrents that download over several days anyways, so it works out. Besides Comcast still sucks dick with their download caps to deter file sharing.
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Nothing. G-Riot Jan 2005 Last Seen: 09-24-2007 Location: The Ocean Posts: 5,168 (#7) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x2	1918 download and 314 upload.. I also have 3 other people in different rooms using my internet. So, I don't know if it changes anything.
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Hubcap Holla Jan 2005 Last Seen: 09-03-2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,354 (#37) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x0	my speeds have been the same for a while now, 6145 up 493 down

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tex jive turkey Jan 2005 Last Seen: 07-28-2008 Location: ATX Posts: 2,210 (#41) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x8	I'm sitting here on the hospital and campus' OC-3 (or w/e its called.) I know its crazy fast, but our websense has "Connection Testers" blocked >=( especially at night. now if they'd unblock something...

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