[Embarq] How to get something done about atrocious service on Hood Canal
I've had Sprint --> Embarq --> CenturyLink DSL near Brinnon, WA for about 10 years. It's never been very good service. The last several years I've paid for 10 Mbs service. Occasionally, I...
View ArticleWhat is this box?
[att=1] Sorry for potato quality image! Had to resort to Google maps since it's late and I'm not in the mood to change out of my jammies so I can sneak into the neighbor's yard for a picture. ;) I...
View ArticleQuestion about CenturyLink Speeds with VDSL and Pair Bonding
TL;DR: Can any VDSL connection be bonded? Background: I've had CenturyLink since I moved into my current neighborhood about 6 years ago. Started with an Actiontec GT701-WG modem at 7Mb/? (can't...
View ArticleIngress TCP 443 is blocked
So it seems that, at least where I am, Centurylink is silently dropping incoming TCP port 443 packets. Does anybody know if this is their official policy or something, and if not, is there a way to ask...
View ArticleConvenience Fee??
I've had CenturyLink for almost 3 years now, and I've always paid my bill with my debit card on the CenturyLink web site. I just paid my latest bill, and wasn't really paying attention while going...
View ArticleInstallation Fee?
I'm looking into the total cost of gigabit fiber in my area (Minneapolis) and I see a $60 one-time installation fee. I called CenturyLink and they said that even though my building was already wired...
View Article[CenturyTel] DSL Status - No Filter Detected
Little over a month ago, a storm took out internet and phone service for a large number of people in our area. Prior to the storm, I had slow service (pay for 795k, usually got between 500 - 600) but...
View ArticleRouting Issues
Who would I speak to regarding a routing issue with one of CenturyLink's partners? I have relevant data on a particularly troublesome node that's dropping packets, like mad, but tech support is...
View ArticleOutage west Broomfield colorado
Anyone else? West side of 287. Rebooted modem a few times.
View ArticleUpdated Minneapolis speed test map
I re-ran the addresses contained in the map in this thread: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29723767-Minneapolis-Centurylink-Speed-map-Including-Fiber-rollout- (Direct link:...
View Article[Qwest] Photos of Outside Telco Equipment.
This a photo of an ancient closure from the 1930's. I was going to see if anyone could figure it out. It was attached to a pole and weighed a LOT. The Stencil "P1" is the lead address that was used...
View ArticleConnect America Fund II
Anyone got any idea when Centurylink will begin upgrades from the federal funding CAF II? I have asked both talktous and the online chat and no one could provide any information. I am considering...
View ArticleNew C2000T Firmware rev. CTH004-4.12.1.38
Today I see there is new firmware for the C2000T modem, version CTH004-4.12.1.38 Does anyone know what has changed between this version and the last, CTH003-4.12.0.100?
View Article[Qwest] Legacy Qwest ONLY engineering jobs status page.
Under the Qwest Wholesale http://www.centurylink.com/iconn/index.html is a link: "Outside Plant and Interoffice Facility Jobs Greater Than $100K Updated monthly. Provides the facilities added by...
View ArticleNeed help from anyone in Phoenix Metro Area, who has Century Link.
I am having issues with cox communications, and high latency while playing online games. I have a good friend in Tuscon, with comcast who has ~30-35ms better latency then I do, routing to the same...
View ArticleConnecting Prism TV set-top box to a new router
Hi, I recently switched my CenturyLink Modem to bridge mode and I'm using my own router for everything. I have 2 PRISM TV boxes that are currently using wired connections to my router. I wanted to use...
View ArticleWill CAF II funded areas require fiber to node?
Will CAF II funded areas require fiber to node or is it possible they would add more t1 lines instead? Thanks!
View ArticleCenturyLink blocking Google DNS for Small Business Customers
I use CL at home and support a small business remotely which used CL small business (in the Portland, OR area). Yesterday I was informed by the small business, "the Internet" was out. This morning...
View Article[Prism TV] How much MBPS do I really need
I am a CenturyLink customer however I'm looking to change providers because they are not honoring their contract. I currently have Prism TV + Internet - I believe the internet is 10 mbps which is what...
View ArticleTesting with C2000T vs Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite
C2000T results Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite results
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