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

Home > OT Graveyard Comcast has Redeemed Themselves
Join The Cult	Tweakers	Image Gallery	Donate	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read

Yesterday, 05:30 PM	#2
Sponsored Links
(hide)

01-27-2007, 05:37 PM	permanent link to #2 (permalink)
Scrubbin_Bubbles My E-Penis Is HUGE Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,450 (# ) My photos: 35	Congrads, I have Optimum Online Boost
	All I see is a black hole, and sooner or later they’re going to suck each one of us into it. But when they come for me, I'm going to take as many of them with me as I can.

01-27-2007, 07:22 PM	permanent link to #5 (permalink)
Chainblade Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 3,070 (# ) My photos: 12	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...
	Main PC: Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz, Geforce 7800 256MB AGP, 2GB PC3200 RAM, Dell E207WFP 20inch LCD Monitor, Windows XP Pro SP3 TV PC: AMD Sempron 3100+, Geforce FX5500 128MB AGP, 1GB PC2700 RAM, Windows XP Pro SP3 Work PC: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550, 2GB RAM, Dual Lenovo 19inch LCD Monitors, Windows XP Pro SP3 Work Laptop: IBM T41, Intel Pentium M 1.7Ghz, ATI Radeon 9000 32MB, 1GB PC2700 RAM, Windows XP Pro SP3 Personal Phone: T-Mobile G1 Vehicle: 2000 Ford Expedition 5.4L V8

01-27-2007, 10:57 PM	permanent link to #12 (permalink)
Mr. Ali Lord Of Porn Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA, USA Posts: 4,078 (# ) My photos: 68	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
	"As a Ford owner, trust me when I say, you will never regret anything more in your life than buying a Ford over a Toyota." - Dan T3D

Login to reply. Sign-up here.

Be notified of new replies to this thread

	User Name Password Save? Not Registered Yet? Go here.

	Home Forums Deals Articles Reviews About

01-27-2007, 05:31 PM	permanent link to #1 (permalink)
Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 10,912 (# ) My photos: 158	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?

01-27-2007, 06:48 PM	permanent link to #3 (permalink)
thadood I Am The Black Wizards Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Horn Lake, MS Posts: 3,618 (# ) My photos: 18	I'm going about 6.7mbps..

01-27-2007, 07:16 PM	permanent link to #4 (permalink)
ivwshane Dont mess with old school Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,930 (# ) My photos: 96	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.

01-27-2007, 07:31 PM	permanent link to #6 (permalink)
Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 10,912 (# ) My photos: 158	scrubs we dont give a fuck about no optimum, were talkin about comcast here jewbie. :P

01-27-2007, 08:11 PM	permanent link to #7 (permalink)
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20,416 (# ) My photos: 264	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	permanent link to #8 (permalink)
Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 10,912 (# ) My photos: 158	trust me. you can never have enough bandwidth. you'll find uses far beyond your imagination over time.

01-27-2007, 10:10 PM	permanent link to #10 (permalink)
Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 10,912 (# ) My photos: 158	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

01-27-2007, 10:55 PM	permanent link to #11 (permalink)
ivwshane Dont mess with old school Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,930 (# ) My photos: 96	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

01-28-2007, 04:53 AM	permanent link to #13 (permalink)
mistawiskas outside the box! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 16,548 (# ) My photos: 273	was upgraded recently before upgrade: after upgrade:
	"You'd be amazed how little you can get by on, when you want your needs, rather than need your wants" mw

1 people are viewing this thread! (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-28-2007, 11:55 AM	permanent link to #14 (permalink)
Stevv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 222 (# ) My photos: 1

01-28-2007, 11:57 AM	permanent link to #15 (permalink)
Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 10,912 (# ) My photos: 158	whiskas.. thats the visual speakeasy test right? the alternative one where you can view the speed going across the us?

01-28-2007, 12:20 PM	permanent link to #16 (permalink)
Juballharshaw (☆☆☆☆☆) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I'm against that. Posts: 4,151 (# ) My photos: 150	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.
	One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. -Romans 14:2 nt;p

01-28-2007, 12:21 PM	permanent link to #17 (permalink)
Nothing. G-Riot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Ocean Posts: 5,166 (# ) My photos: 0	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.
	If I had a shotgun, you know what I'd do I'd point that shit straight at the sky and shoot heaven on down for you ---------- ich ordne ---------- United States Navy

01-28-2007, 02:38 PM	permanent link to #19 (permalink)
darktides Hot stuff tonight Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 306 (# ) My photos: 8	Welcome to the party... Comcast â€œBoostsâ€ Customersâ€™ Broadband Speeds with New Network Technology
	"A marriage can't be based on anything so transitory as physical attraction. For the long haul you must build on something that will outlast time, like revenge." "Formerly Pitmaster joined in 2001"

01-28-2007, 04:29 PM	permanent link to #20 (permalink)
Hubcap Holla Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,408 (# ) My photos: 1	my speeds have been the same for a while now, 6145 up 493 down