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Comcast Doubled Internet Speeds in Houston Yesterday

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  1. Scionxa

    Scionxa Member

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    http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2013...net-speeds-for-many-of-its-houston-customers/

    Just rebooted my modem. I'm paying for Blast which used to give me about 30 mbps even though it was only supposed to be 25.

    Now I am getting speedtests as high as 70mbps via wifi, and when I hardwire directly into my docsis 3.0 modem, I hit 90.

    I also ran a network probe test to make sure it's not powerboost, it is not. At least for me it isn't.
     
    #1 Scionxa, Mar 22, 2013
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  2. VanityHalfBlack

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    Nope.

    [​IMG]
     
    #2 VanityHalfBlack, Mar 22, 2013
  3. davidio840

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    Sweet! so when can you stream the games for us :confused:

    :grin:
     
    #3 davidio840, Mar 22, 2013
  4. Scionxa

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    If you're on blast or above, make sure your modem is docsis 3.0 compliant, also don't forget to reboot lol.
     
    #4 Scionxa, Mar 22, 2013
  5. Scionxa

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    if any of you want to link me to some sort of software that will do this, i'll be more than happy to do it.
     
    #5 Scionxa, Mar 22, 2013
  6. shastarocket

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    I pay for Performance, I got 25 before rebooting and 33 after. Btw, I dont have a docsis 3.0 modem, should i get one?
     
    #6 shastarocket, Mar 22, 2013
  7. Scionxa

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    I'd get one just to future proof.
     
    #7 Scionxa, Mar 22, 2013
  8. Scionxa

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    [​IMG]

    Over wi-fi.
     
    #8 Scionxa, Mar 22, 2013
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    We've actually been getting shafted on our internet speed with comcast for a while.
     
    #9 LosPollosHermanos, Mar 22, 2013
  10. LCAhmed

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    Dang. If that is the case, then why would I get Verizon Fios? This could change everything. EVERYTHING
     
    #10 LCAhmed, Mar 22, 2013
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    [​IMG]

    And nothing impressive to see here (over wifi)
     
    #11 LCAhmed, Mar 22, 2013
  12. Scionxa

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    What plan do you have?
     
    #12 Scionxa, Mar 22, 2013
  13. LCAhmed

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    All my account says is High Speed Internet... I dont remember what I signed up for. Probably performance though. Lemme see what my direct connect comes up with

    [​IMG] Hardwired
     
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  14. VanityHalfBlack

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    I got Business Class, slow for comcast standards?
     
    #14 VanityHalfBlack, Mar 22, 2013
  15. Yonkers

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    Just call them up. Upgrade to DOCSIS 3.0 modem is free.
     
    #15 Yonkers, Mar 22, 2013
  16. LCAhmed

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    after resetting my modem.

    [​IMG]
     
    #16 LCAhmed, Mar 22, 2013
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    I was able to change to any live channel and rewind whatever I missed but then they figured charge for that new feature.
     
    #17 cheke64, Mar 22, 2013
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    As Yonkers just stated just contact Comcast's customer support and ask them to upgrade your modem to one that supports docsis 3.0 and they will send you one for free.

    I did this last night....though I did not call them instead opting for their online support chat. The process was very easy and took about a total of fifteen minutes and I was able to upgrade my Aris TM502G/CT modem for one of their new Wireless Gateway modems.
     
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    Thanks for the heads up, I will check mine when I get home.
     
    #19 morpheus133, Mar 22, 2013
  20. Yonkers

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    I just did it via the Online Chat too. They wanted to charge me a one time $15 fee (for the modem and shipping) but I b****ed about it and they waived it. I will get it in 3-5 days.
     
    #20 Yonkers, Mar 22, 2013
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