Life at the end of the Loop
2 years ago terminated Dsl service because how undependible it was. Restarted service 3 months ago and found that my connection is at 17,000 feet from the switch. Line will support 1.5mb and I have the...
View ArticleFiber optic router location
We are looking at Century Link fiber optic. The requirements of 1 1/2 pipe for the cable, electric outlet and ground, along with where the outside service is located, make locating the router by the...
View ArticleAny ways to monitor bandwidth usage
So I'm on the brink of getting shut down with no notice and I am wondering if I was given the 1st and 2nd notices if there is a way to check my usage. I know mediacom has this on their website but I...
View Article[CenturyTel] New CenturyLink DSL 10 Mbps down .55 Mbps up
I just signed up for CL DSL. The fastest I could get was 10Mbps down and it turns out my upload speed is only about .55Mbps up. I was going to replace Comcast to save a little money. I am getting 30...
View Article[CenturyTel] I dont think this company is going to be around much longer.
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Cox-Promises-1-Gbps-Service-in-All-Markets-Years-From-Now-129071 Looks like centurylink here will be having a hard time selling service here. cox will be selling 50Mb...
View Article[Qwest] CL sent me a new modem, not sure why
Hello, I've had former Qwest DSL for 5+ years now. I've been using the Actiontec gt-701 without issues, served out of an Alcatel (I think) remote terminal. Recently they called my wife and said they...
View ArticleSports channels
Is it possible to have the Tennis Channel? Numerous PAC 12 channels show the same event. You provide golf, fishing, hunting and the other major sports but would like to see Tennis.
View ArticleDo NOT bundle DirecTV
Had my billing added to Centurylink to save a buck. Worst mistake I could have made. Tried having it separated out again in December and was told no problem. March rolls around and it's still being...
View Article[Qwest] Yet Another Thread About how Terrible the C1000a is.
None of the other threads in the immediately recent past are really good fits for this, but the TL;DR of this is that I tried a C1000a for troubleshooting and was quite disappointed. I mention it a...
View ArticleTechnicolor C2000t
I picked up a used (1 month old) CL Technicolor C2000t modem a few days ago. So far are really like it. It has the same basic GUI as most other CL branded modems, yet has some variations that I like. I...
View Article[Qwest] Anybody Else having PPPOE issues in the twin cities?
I'm in Mounds View 55112 zip. Internet went down around 3PM, but DSL light was still solid. Rebooted Q1000 that's in bridge mode. DSL light went solid once reboot finished but Time Capsule still says...
View Article[Qwest] Outrageous new charge increase from $.75 to $5 started now in May
Just saw on my bill, CenturyLink increased the Non-Published service from .75 to $5!!!!! Is this just in Washington state or across other states as well? In addition to high prices for outdated...
View Article[Qwest] YouTube and Google started stalling suddenly Qwest CL
Had the same problem years ago. It just started happening again. Going to Google.com sometimes take a minute and YouTube videos time out. Anyone else having this happen? This is my prior issue......
View ArticleWhat is your monthly bill?
I'm curious and would like to get an informal poll of what everyone is paying for your DSL connection. I've seen values all across the board, and this is undoubtedly due to certain areas having a lack...
View Article[CenturyTel] New CenturyLink svc. - Nothing but problems, can someone help?
I have had 2 wks. of one problem or another with my Cent.Link internet svc. On May 30(Fri.)a tech came to my house. He told me the reason I am having frequent drop-outs is because of an old aluminum...
View Article[Embarq] What to do, What to do......
After 17 years of no access (not cost-effective to serve), COX followed up today on my previous calls (last April) about Business Internet service. The prices quoted in the past were more than double...
View ArticleNeed multiple phone lines for my board
I am currently putting my BBS back on the air and would like to have 4 lines available. I would like to expand to 10 lines eventually, but we'll see how many users call. What would be a good approach...
View ArticlePlease recommend VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem
I am currently using Actiontec Q1000 on 7mb CenturyLink, which is quite slow. I am looking for an upgrade on my modem, and hoping my speed will be improved. I have a couple of chooses in my mind, but...
View ArticleCenturylink fiber coming to Orlando area!
I just received the flyer on our door today. Our brand new neighborhood is fiber ready, apparently. I called and they said for $78 a month, plus $59 install, we could get 40 Mb down / 20 Mb up. That...
View ArticleDid I get bait and switched, or just a clueless sales rep?
Some of you remember that I posted that I was getting fiber to my house (Orlando area). We have a new community, they put a flyer on our door a while back. When I originally called they said the...
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