[Speed] Slow upload speeds in Chicago
For the last few days I've been experiencing slow upload speeds here in downtown Chicago. I consistently get over 20 MB/sec upload speeds but for the last few days I only get between 5-10 MB/sec...
View Article[Security] Questions about XFinity Home Security
Hello- Are there any users of XFinity Home Security here? If so, I hope you can answer some questions for me: 1.) How do you like the service? What features do you have? How much do you pay for it? 2.)...
View ArticleComcast tech said if we had one more house on our property
Hello, I have been trying to get comcast at my address for about 4 years and every time they said it would cost thousands since I live 800 feet from the road. They said if someone else had a house up...
View Article[Equip] Risk of comcast removing my lightning arrestor
i have installed a TII 212 lightning arrestor on my line replacing the ground block, as i noted here: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r30010202-Equip-Good-thing-I-caught-these-guys-early I am...
View Article[Install] Strange experience with installation tech + cable requirements?
Hi everyone here, first time poster (sorry upfront if this post violates any rules I'm not aware about - this was not intentional). So here I am moving to a new area (Scranton area in PA) where Comcast...
View Article[Price] Package Speeds
Switching from FiOS to try and give Comcast a whirl since my contract with Verizon is up. Verizon's 'deals' for a contract renewal are awful. I only need double play for TV+Internet. But all the double...
View Article[Rant] What is with the new phone tree
What did Comcast do with their phone tree? Used to get Our Records Show You Are Calling From and then last 4 of phone number on account. Now it's speak request. 800 266 2278 Wose was last week with an...
View Article[Firmware] Cisco DPC3008 New Firmware
I recently noticed that the firmware for my 3008 has been update from d3000-v302r125532-121212a-L2VPN-CMCST (build date 12/12/12) to d3000-v302r125532-131023a-L2VPN-CMCST (build date 10/23/13). Why...
View ArticleComcast 2 Gbps Fiber to the Home
Who do I contact about getting FTTH? I keep reading articles about how comcast is competing against ATT and Google in California, but I don't see any online offers or how to sign up for fiber. Im not...
View Article[Speed] When do the new California speed increases take effect?
In Comcast's recent press release about the upcoming 2Gbps rollout, they mentioned: The company also will increase its Performance tier from 50 Mbps to 75 Mbps and its Blast tier from 105 Mbps to 150...
View Article[IPv6] IPv6 Broken on TC8305C
Comcast just replaced all of the modems in my apartment complex with Technicolor TC8305Cs. Unfortunately it seems that the IPv6 functionality is disabled on mine, is anyone else seeing this result? It...
View Article[Speed] Comcast to launch new speed tiers, increases existing ones in CA
  Comcast Announces 2 Gigabit Residential Service and New Extreme 250 Mbps Tier in California The company also increases speeds for existing Internet customers at no additional cost. Changes...
View Article[Connectivity] Buffer Bloat
Just ran a test from this site what the heck is up with the buffer bloat ?? Is this my router or modem or comcast WTH.. Any ideas my connection seems fine including streaming HD media via Roku. EDIT....
View Article[Connectivity] ShaperProbe not working
Just tried to run ShaperProbe and it does not connect to server. Anyone else having a similar problem? Thanks for checking.
View Article[Business] Comcast joins "OpenDaylight" SDN development group
Saw this over on The Register: Comcast joins the OpenDaylight software-defined networking party http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/05/13/comcast_joins_the_opendaylight_party/ "Comcast senior principal...
View Article[Equip] Motorola | Arris [Model] SBG6782150;AC Questions
said by uid://720248 :Please choose what modem you lease or own. I'm not answering the poll just yet. I'm new to Comcast for high-speed Internet. In fact, I'm going to be having it installed next week....
View Article[Speed] CableLabs: Low latency is the next big (cable) thing
Gigabit Schmigabit low broadband latency is whats going to be the next big thing (especially for gamers): Is Faster Always Better? CableLabs Effort Focuses On Reducing Broadband Latency By Jeff...
View Article[Connectivity] Why would a drop go dead intermittentl?
We have two drops. One feeds the X1 system and one feeds the gateway. Intermittently, one of the drops will go dead. When this happens the other drop will work normally with perfect signal levels? Then...
View ArticleFF advertising error
When I go to http://my.xfinity.com/ I am getting error on one the ads. This is happening using FF 38. Why is this happening and how do I fix this problem? Note: reinstalling FF did not help.
View Article[CustSvc] Comcast Has Sunk Even Lower
Some of you may know of my ongoing battle with this deceitful corporation. A little background > http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29804978-Signals-Lots-of-incorrectables My battle with them has been...
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