Anybody else have uber fast internet all of the sudden? - Page 5 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2012-01-19, 06:23 PM

Basic cable which was $27.47 last month. So, $4.25 more for months 1-6, 19.25 for 7-12 and 29.25 months 13-24 which is when I will call and complain, but that averages out to $20.5 as is.

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Originally Posted by FromMyChatW/CharterRep

...your current cable and new internet service and your monthly rate will be $31.72 WITH TAX which is locked in for 6 months. For months 7-12 it is $15/month more. For months 13-24 it is $10/month more. Thereafter, the standard price for these services is normally $15.00 more. Your installation will occur on 01-16 and the install fee of $9.99

cody · 2012-01-19, 07:48 PM

I think they've been advertising the $20/mo locked for 12 months for stand-alone 15meg internet on TV though.

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-03-05, 12:20 PM

30mb internet package

I might drop down to the 15 and see what that does.

sperry · 2012-03-05, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

30mb internet package

I might drop down to the 15 and see what that does.

We just dropped ours from 30 to 15. SpeedTest.net is still reporting ~30Mbit... but for whatever reason NetFlix last night kept dropping quality. Though that might have more to do with the updates to Silverlight than the network speed, since it was working fine right before the update.

Either way, I'm going to pay Charter as little as possible. We looked at a bill from 2006... it was $70. Our bill now is $120. For exactly the same service. We have the same internet speed, we have the same TV channels, we have the same DVR... and it costs nearly twice as much as it used to, and that's *after* my wife calls them and argues for an hour until they finally give us the current promo price. It would be $180 otherwise. For just internet and basic HD TV DVR.

Fuck Charter. True 4G internet can't come to Reno fast enough.

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-03-05, 02:30 PM

I signed up for 30mb internet and unlimited phone. Without basic TV they said the price would be $79.97 a month. With the addition of basic TV they said the bill would be $10 less a month. It doesn't make sense to me but I guess they want me to be tempted to buy on demand movies. I have no idea what the monthly taxes will run. Anyone have an idea?

GusGus91 · 2012-03-10, 11:58 PM

Does anybody have charters 100mb internet? I'm moving to a new house in a couple weeks and I was hoping to just get that if it was worth it so everybody in the house can just stream tv and movies instead of having to pay extra for cable and that nonsense. Also any suggestions on router and modem? I hear the one that charter gives you with the 100mb service suck teh big one..

Dean · 2012-03-11, 10:34 AM

100mb is overkill IMHO unless you have a known reason for it. Netflix HD is under 4Mbit. 720p and 1080i are in the 8-15Mbit range if you can find anyone really streaming those. 20-30mbit is probably a good place to start.

Most of the time you should not blame streaming quality on your internet connection, but the content provider or "Internet". Even with 20Mbit, 1/2 the time CBS, NBC won't turn HD in their players. It is them or a bottleneck in the middle not my connection.

Motorola DOCSIS 3! SB6120 is what I am running. Avoid the SB6121.

Router... Linksys continues to have great compatibility with VOIP stuff which is one of my criteria. Trendnet too.
http://faq.nettalk.com/index.php?_m=...barticleid=255

GusGus91 · 2012-03-11, 12:04 PM

The reason we wanted the 100mb was because we though that we'd need it.. Running 2 xbox's online while downloading some torrents and then another person watching netflix in another room on the ps3 all at the same time.. We feel like it'd be a common occurrence in the house. haha That's why I was curious.

Thanks for the link dean.

Dean · 2012-03-11, 12:20 PM

Torrents seldom break a few hundred Kbit each even with a ton of peers. Online gaming is more about ping time than bandwidth. Typically <200Kbit.

The easy trick to tell is to start another "HD" stream to another host on another PC and see if anything slows down. Usually not will be the answer.

And unless you hard wire all this stuff, your wireless may be more of a bottleneck due to contention. 54Mbit g or even 300Mbit N are subject to significant degradation with multiple heavily active clients especially if "Mixed" mode.

GusGus91 · 2012-03-11, 12:41 PM

Hmm ok.. I'll see what ends up happening. I was planning on using a switch for atleast the ps3 and 1 xbox. But I'll have to see. Thanks for the help dean.

03wrxwagon · 2012-03-11, 03:27 PM

you will need a better router too be able to push the speeds if you get the 100mb.i have 30mb and run the ps3 online,2 laptops,2 phones through wifi with no problems,just so you know if its gonna be all wifi and none hardwired the wifi will lose some juice as iv tested both out...here is mine with everything running

sperry · 2012-03-11, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

100mb is overkill IMHO unless you have a known reason for it. Netflix HD is under 4Mbit. 720p and 1080i are in the 8-15Mbit range if you can find anyone really streaming those. 20-30mbit is probably a good place to start.

Most of the time you should not blame streaming quality on your internet connection, but the content provider or "Internet". Even with 20Mbit, 1/2 the time CBS, NBC won't turn HD in their players. It is them or a bottleneck in the middle not my connection.

Motorola DOCSIS 3! SB6120 is what I am running. Avoid the SB6121.

Router... Linksys continues to have great compatibility with VOIP stuff which is one of my criteria. Trendnet too.
http://faq.nettalk.com/index.php?_m=...barticleid=255

What's wrong with he SB6121? I picked one up a few months back and it's been rock solid and fast. Way better than the crappy rental that was up/down weekly.

Dean · 2012-03-11, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

What's wrong with he SB6121? I picked one up a few months back and it's been rock solid and fast. Way better than the crappy rental that was up/down weekly.

It has had some reported heat issues. Not bad if well ventilated, but apparently it can get quite warm. Nothing technically wrong, it is basically a repackaged 6120.

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-03-12, 11:14 AM

The neighbor across the street from me grabbed the 100mb package. He called me to come over when the tech was there because he was only getting up to 65mb with his computer. I brought my computer over and we got up to 80mb. Still crazy fast but I don't feel that its worth it. However, I have never done all the crap you're talking about, at the same time. FWIW I am getting 4mb downstream regularly with utorrent.

I bought the Zoom docsis 3.0 modem/wireless-n router from bestbuy and I get great speed for everything hardwired. The wireless is totally crap though so I will be taking it back and probably getting something like Dean has and a separate wireless router.

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-03-12, 11:16 AM

Also, what is the point of 2 day shipping if it doesn't go out for 2 weeks!? Stupid Amazon.

sperry · 2012-03-12, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Also, what is the point of 2 day shipping if it doesn't go out for 2 weeks!? Stupid Amazon.

Amazon Prime, or nothing.

Dean · 2012-03-12, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

FWIW I am getting 4mb downstream regularly with utorrent.

You must download the uber popular gay dolphin furry porn.

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-03-12, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Amazon Prime, or nothing.

I am a member of prime.

100_Percent_Juice · 2012-03-12, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

You must download the uber popular gay dolphin furry porn.

I must? You really think its that good?

sperry · 2012-03-12, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I am a member of prime.

Well, stop ordering stuff that isn't Prime guaranteed. I've never had a problem with shipping/handling delays on Prime items.

Kevin M · 2012-03-12, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Well, stop ordering stuff that isn't Prime guaranteed. I've never had a problem with shipping/handling delays on Prime items.

Indeed. If it says it's in stock, I always get it on time from Amazon.

sperry · 2012-05-08, 02:18 PM

Way to go IGT internet connection!

(It literally took me 25 seconds just to get to this thread to post... I wonder how long it'll take to submit and how many double posts it'll make!)

Kevin M · 2012-05-08, 02:21 PM

Why don't you just tether your workstation to your phone?

Nick Koan · 2012-05-08, 02:21 PM

F- with 5 second pings

sperry · 2012-05-08, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Why don't you just tether your workstation to your phone?

Because fuck paying AT&T $35/mo or whatever they're raping people for these days?

2012-01-19, 07:48 PM	#102
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I think they've been advertising the $20/mo locked for 12 months for stand-alone 15meg internet on TV though. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2012-03-05, 12:20 PM	#103
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	30mb internet package I might drop down to the 15 and see what that does. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2012-03-05, 02:30 PM	#105
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I signed up for 30mb internet and unlimited phone. Without basic TV they said the price would be $79.97 a month. With the addition of basic TV they said the bill would be $10 less a month. It doesn't make sense to me but I guess they want me to be tempted to buy on demand movies. I have no idea what the monthly taxes will run. Anyone have an idea? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2012-03-10, 11:58 PM	#106
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Does anybody have charters 100mb internet? I'm moving to a new house in a couple weeks and I was hoping to just get that if it was worth it so everybody in the house can just stream tv and movies instead of having to pay extra for cable and that nonsense. Also any suggestions on router and modem? I hear the one that charter gives you with the 100mb service suck teh big one.. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2012-03-11, 10:34 AM	#107
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	100mb is overkill IMHO unless you have a known reason for it. Netflix HD is under 4Mbit. 720p and 1080i are in the 8-15Mbit range if you can find anyone really streaming those. 20-30mbit is probably a good place to start. Most of the time you should not blame streaming quality on your internet connection, but the content provider or "Internet". Even with 20Mbit, 1/2 the time CBS, NBC won't turn HD in their players. It is them or a bottleneck in the middle not my connection. Motorola DOCSIS 3! SB6120 is what I am running. Avoid the SB6121. Router... Linksys continues to have great compatibility with VOIP stuff which is one of my criteria. Trendnet too. http://faq.nettalk.com/index.php?_m=...barticleid=255 __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2012-03-11, 12:04 PM	#108
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	The reason we wanted the 100mb was because we though that we'd need it.. Running 2 xbox's online while downloading some torrents and then another person watching netflix in another room on the ps3 all at the same time.. We feel like it'd be a common occurrence in the house. haha That's why I was curious. Thanks for the link dean. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2012-03-11, 12:20 PM	#109
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Torrents seldom break a few hundred Kbit each even with a ton of peers. Online gaming is more about ping time than bandwidth. Typically <200Kbit. The easy trick to tell is to start another "HD" stream to another host on another PC and see if anything slows down. Usually not will be the answer. And unless you hard wire all this stuff, your wireless may be more of a bottleneck due to contention. 54Mbit g or even 300Mbit N are subject to significant degradation with multiple heavily active clients especially if "Mixed" mode. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2012-03-11, 12:41 PM	#110
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Hmm ok.. I'll see what ends up happening. I was planning on using a switch for atleast the ps3 and 1 xbox. But I'll have to see. Thanks for the help dean. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2012-03-11, 03:27 PM	#111
03wrxwagon EJ22 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 188	you will need a better router too be able to push the speeds if you get the 100mb.i have 30mb and run the ps3 online,2 laptops,2 phones through wifi with no problems,just so you know if its gonna be all wifi and none hardwired the wifi will lose some juice as iv tested both out...here is mine with everything running Last edited by 03wrxwagon; 2012-03-11 at 03:34 PM.

2012-03-12, 11:14 AM	#114
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	The neighbor across the street from me grabbed the 100mb package. He called me to come over when the tech was there because he was only getting up to 65mb with his computer. I brought my computer over and we got up to 80mb. Still crazy fast but I don't feel that its worth it. However, I have never done all the crap you're talking about, at the same time. FWIW I am getting 4mb downstream regularly with utorrent. I bought the Zoom docsis 3.0 modem/wireless-n router from bestbuy and I get great speed for everything hardwired. The wireless is totally crap though so I will be taking it back and probably getting something like Dean has and a separate wireless router. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2012-03-12, 11:16 AM	#115
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Also, what is the point of 2 day shipping if it doesn't go out for 2 weeks!? Stupid Amazon. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2012-05-08, 02:18 PM	#122
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Way to go IGT internet connection! (It literally took me 25 seconds just to get to this thread to post... I wonder how long it'll take to submit and how many double posts it'll make!) __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2012-05-08, 02:21 PM	#123
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Why don't you just tether your workstation to your phone? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2012-05-08, 02:21 PM	#124
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	F- with 5 second pings __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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