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join:2001-05-04
Santa Clara, CA | 4Mbps Gee, I can't even get a reliable 3Mbps and 256Kbps up.
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join:2004-03-05
Miami, FL | Re: 4Mbps What exactly is the "Home Networking" feature?
I pay $43 for 3000/256, but I don't remember anything about it being a Home Networking plan. | |
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I Suffer From Id10t Errors
Premium
join:2003-07-31
Darby, PA
clubs:  | Re: 4Mbps the home networking refers to the router/modem (gateway) to connect more then one computer in the house. its different from the regular residential service where we only hook the one pc.
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join:2001-05-31
Playa Del Rey, CA
| Re: 4Mbps About 5 or 6 months ago I received a message from comcast about my excessive use of IP numbers. They suggested that I either put all the stuff behind a router or get home networking. I opted for home networking simply for the extra speed. They didn't come out and do anything. Nothing changed except that my speed went up and they give me 5 ip's.
I have been on the cable modem thing for a long time (since the beginning). When ALL of my buddies were getting killed by low DSL speed's and crappy DSL service my cable modem connection just worked perfect. It still is.
Go comcast go !!UP that speed!!!
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@orthropgrumman.com | I couldn't agree more. They can't even deliver 3/.256 consistently.
I'd go with dsl if I didn't have to have a landline as well.. | |
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Lightning Bolt
VIP
join:2002-01-07
Auburn Hills, MI
| Re: 4Mbps said by dotditdot:
I'd go with dsl if I didn't have to have a landline as well..
"dry" ADSL is here 
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@orthropgrumman.com | Re: 4Mbps Not for me, I'm in the unfortunate situation of living a few blocks too far, and am in SBC (& Comcast) territory (instead of Verizon & Time Warner) | |
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LBDSL
Lightning Bolt
VIP
join:2002-01-07
Auburn Hills, MI
| Re: 4Mbps said by dotditdot:
Not for me, I'm in the unfortunate situation of living a few blocks too far, and am in SBC (& Comcast) territory (instead of Verizon & Time Warner)
We now offer Dry ADSL nationwide, even if you have SBC 
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dotditdot
@orthropgrumman.com
| Re: 4Mbps Although I think its awesome that you're doing that, $65/month is too much in my book for 1.5/.4. If the prices were the same as the ones requiring a land line, then I'd seriously consider it.
At that price its cheaper for me to get a landline and get the cheapest metered service, which typically amounts to ~$15/month after taxes.
Is the $100 install as well as $100 modem required?? | |
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LBDSL
Lightning Bolt
VIP
join:2002-01-07
Auburn Hills, MI
| Re: 4Mbps OK, Sorry to have taken this way OT, but to clarify.
We (LB DSL) have just launched an ADSL product that does NOT require voice service, we can provide this ANYwhere we currently offer ADSL (43 states).
Yes the cost is more then our line share products, because we have to pay the ILEC for the copper. Yes the install is more, because it MUST be a pro-install, since the line is brand new.
We have launched one speed right now 1.5/384 with faster speeds coming in late summer.
Here is some basic info »NEW ADSL option, without voice service
Now, lets get back on topic of Cable 4mbps
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TrueAudio
192khz
Premium
join:2002-02-24
Belmont, CA | Re: 4Mbps Isnt this thread about Comcast's upgrade speeds? | |
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paulhaskew
Unoffical Dominos Spokesman
join:2002-01-10
Vancouver, WA
clubs: | Re: 4Mbps hehe, he did not its wAy OT... :P | |
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join:2002-05-07
Raleigh, NC
clubs: | i have pretty consistent speeds close to 3000/256. Actually usually closer to 3200/243. When I had aDSL I only got 1100/102 when advertised was 1500/128.
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Ronnie1055
Premium
join:2004-06-25
Carrollton, TX | Re: 4Mbps Ditto... my 3000/256 speeds are very consistant. I generally average 3200/236. I have been as high as 3400/248 but haven't seen that in a while. | |
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@orthropgrumman.com | Re: 4Mbps I'm in LA, and every evening the network goes down the drain. Speeds are rotten during standard evening hours. If I hop on later at night or early morning on a weekend, the speeds are normal / fine. | |
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jap
Premium
join:2003-08-10
038xx
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| Re: 4Mbps said by dotditdot:
I'm in LA, and every evening the network goes down the drain.
That is, as you may know, merely a capacity problem in your immediate neighborhood. Comcrap can & will deploy more capacity if users in your region complain. Start complaining. Thoughput depressions like the one you describe are often caused by a small number (2-10) of identifiable users (read: neighbors) who are file trading. | |
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@orthropgrumman.com | Re: 4Mbps I'm inclined to think that its more than just my neighbors; I've seen multiple posts in the Comcast forum complaining about the speeds going to shit in LA during the peak hours. | |
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wheelzoff
join:2001-02-14
Irving, TX
clubs:
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June 25th, @05:07PM
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I couldn't agree more. They can't even deliver 3/.256 consistently.
In a few areas that is true, but looking at the speed test archive it looks like they do a good job of offering 3/256 speeds to a great deal of customers. It does suck though if you are in one of the areas where the 3/256 cap is just a fantasy.
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join:2004-02-23
Penngrove, CA | Ditto.....I can't even get the 3000/256 here on a consistant basis. | |
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join:2003-05-27
Mckinney, TX
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June 26th, @12:05AM
| Comcast ups their download speed only to cancel your account due to bandwidth overusage. The last price hike In Dallas Texas was to employ 500 more employees to handle the calls from subscibers complaining about their high prices.  | |
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Kompressor
Premium
join:2002-02-12
Huntington Beach, CA | I'd rather see 3Mbps down and 1Mbps up. | |
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dadkins
Go For It
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA | Huh? So, will I have to call up and request this new speed? Will they automatically hit me with it and the higher bill?  | |
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Premium,MVM
join:2003-06-16
Brownsburg, IN
| Not sure Well on one hand I would like more upload, but on the other is it worth $10 a month? Now if it was 512 up, I wouldn't even have to think about it, but 384? I'm not so sure.
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KeepOnRockin
Music Lover Forever
Premium
join:2002-11-08
Beaverton, OR | A Good Thing Any speed increases are always welcome by me | |
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vic102482
Premium
join:2002-04-30
Upper Marlboro, MD | I pay 60 a month Could I "downgrade" to this plan:p? | |
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MystBlade
Premium
join:2002-10-21
Lacey, WA
clubs: | Re: I pay 60 a month The Home Netoworking Option is when they come out to your house and Professinal hookup more than one computer to a internal network. its a big waste of money to me. When I have the gear and can do it myself. | |
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cjynx
Whatchu Talkin' Bout
join:2003-01-13
Pittsburgh, PA
| Re: I pay 60 a month said by MystBlade  :
The Home Netoworking Option is when they come out to your house and Professinal hookup more than one computer to a internal network. its a big waste of money to me. When I have the gear and can do it myself.
That's what they are saying that you can do now and just not pay to have them do it for you. | |
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@faa.gov
| Since they like tiers soo much.... as follows...
new tier $53.00 for 4mb/384
standard tier $43.00 for 3mb/256
NEW PROPOSED TIER... $33.00 for 2mb/128
course knowing comcast like i know butch in prison... having a safe peacefull nights sleep AINT GONNA HAPPEN = translated = no friggin way are they gonna make a lower tier. | |
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oldTDNickell
Premium
join:2000-12-19
Federal Way, WA
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June 25th, @02:49PM
| Comcast HN package. This is nothing new.The Comcast HN package has been around for along time.But in many areas they have had problems with upload speeds with their wireless modem/router gateway.
So they have decided to give the service with the regular modem,starting in some areas on the first of July.I don't know what areas they are right now but Comcast will be coming out with that word very soon.
I have put the prices in the thread.
»comcast will allow hn speeds with a standard modem | |
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join:2002-02-01
Atlanta, GA | Re: Comcast HN package. Talking with Comcast Now, I am in Gaithersburg, and depending on with whom you speak, it is available, at least in the DC city limits. | |
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me2000
Obama-Biden 2008
join:2003-06-23
Normal, IL | Comcast is ROCK solid I don't know why some people are saying they can't even deliver a 3000/256 connection because they can and do. I consistently get 3200/240 (around there) on the speed tests. | |
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Ronnie1055
Premium
join:2004-06-25
Carrollton, TX | Re: Comcast is ROCK solid I agree... my speeds have always been rock solid. Of course, we always want more...:D | |
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@towerrecords.com
|  Comcast Sucks! At least once a month my connection is up and down. I'm tired of having them say unplug your modem. They have been out to my place at least 5 times in the past 3 months for the same issue. They know theres a problem cause they hooked my modem up to the tap and the connection was dropping. Then I hear the excuse that the line gets hot so that's what happen. If DSL were in my area I would be the first person to switch. | |
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Stop... Reverse That.
Premium
join:2001-01-30
Frisco, TX
clubs:
| Bah! I'm getting DSL anyways. Actually, my wife and I are switching from Comcast back to SBC/Yahoo! DSL.
The ONLY reason we went with Comcast before was that our new house didn't have DSL available.
Shortly after the strike ended DSL became available. Boy, am I glad the strike didn't drag on for months.
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Ronnie1055
Premium
join:2004-06-25
Carrollton, TX
| MORE SPEED I would like to know when Comcast is going to annouce this. I just called them to see if I could upgrade my current service to the Home Networking package... I was informed it wasn't available without their hardware.
He also got kind of snooty when I told him this was supposed to be released in July... he played stupid if he knew anything.
Cheers,
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Premium
join:2000-12-19
Federal Way, WA
| Re: MORE SPEED said by Ronnie1055 :
I would like to know when Comcast is going to annouce this. I just called them to see if I could upgrade my current service to the Home Networking package... I was informed it wasn't available without their hardware.
He also got kind of snooty when I told him this was supposed to be released in July... he played stupid if he knew anything.
Cheers,
Ronnie
Those CSR are the last to know anything,so it will not do any good to call them.:) | |
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Premium
join:2004-06-25
Carrollton, TX
| Re: MORE SPEED said by oldTDNickell :
Those CSR are the last to know anything,so it will not do any good to call them.:)
You know you are right.. I never have had much luck with them. I should have known better. | |
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Octyl
join:2002-03-31
Kennesaw, GA | newsserver if only they had a unlimited newserver | |
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Murphdog856
join:2002-01-04
Cherry Hill, NJ | How much if you don't have their TV I wonder how much it will be if you don't have their POS cable service. $60.00 a month here if you don't want cable for 3000/256. | |
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join:2004-06-16
Vallejo, CA
| Re: How much if you don't have their TV hey ronnie go to comcast.net and put in your zip code where it says whats in my area. You can then see if u can get home networking. Im going to get it whens its available. They are putting new wires in our area which will lets us get almost 10 mbps uncapped. But obviously they are going to cap it at 4 mbps. | |
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LeeD300
join:2003-04-21
Santa Clara, CA | GOT 4M in Santa Clara, Ca!!! YA!
Just read this today at work.
Came home,
4124/235!!
Got the 4M in Silicon Valley! Woohoo!
Didn't think it would come this fast!
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xcea
join:2002-09-11
Fremont, CA
clubs:
| Re: GOT 4M in Santa Clara, Ca!!! I just got it in Fremont, CA and my speed test says 4411/356. If you own your own cable modem the price is $52.95 but if your rent one it is $57.95. This is strange because the modem rental fee should be $3 but here is it $5. I called four times before upgrading as each person told me something different. 1-800-comcast says they need to have someone come out to install even if you own your router to be sure it is compatible but they are willing to waive the $100 fee but someone still must come out. 1-800-945-2288 is willing to just switch it on and that is what they did for me. | |
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DOStradamus
MVM
join:2003-11-04
Santa Rosa, CA
| (Yawn!) Only 4M? And, don't forget the EXTRA $45.. ... to subscribe to their lousy TV channel lineup!
Told them "where they could install their cable" five years ago, when I moved to DirecTV..
EXISTING HARDWARE(!): My sonic.net DSL tests out at 5M/500 with the same goodle Alcatel 1000 I got nearly as long ago when I originally signed up for DSL...
... also ... don't they still expressly prohibit the running of *any* kind of server? Last time they tried to pitch me, I told them I ran my own DNS, and that shut them up!
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maxwellnj
join:2003-08-15
Blackwood, NJ
| What Will Comcast Do........ Once Verizon and SBC begin rolling out FTTP? Will they have to rebuild their network to retain their claim to being the home of "pure broadband", or does technology exist to allow them to match FTTPs claimed speeds using their current infrastructure? | |
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join:2003-12-27
River Grove, IL | Re: What Will Comcast Do........ strange how your prices are all low. Live int he chicago region and been paying 60.95 for god knows how long with comcast. | |
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elsif1
| Everyone pays a different price it seems Everyone appears to pay a different price with comcast. If you get a hold of their retention department (say you want directv or something) you can usually strike a good deal with them. I am paying $89/mo for HD Digital Cable with every premium channel INCLUDING broadband. If I weren't getting this deal I think I would still have DSL... | |
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