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Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ in Verizon Fiber Optics http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r15972854 en Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:25:16 EDT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:25:16 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16118857 NY Tel :

said by rrengineer

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Speaking of speeds. Has anyone ever gotten the full 2 mbs ul speed? I never have. I get the full speed dl, but not up. Here's my latest with 10/2

I get the same exact speeds you are showing here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16118857 Wed, 17 May 2006 21:39:23 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16118607 rrengineer : Speaking of speeds. Has anyone ever gotten the full 2 mbs ul speed? I never have. I get the full speed dl, but not up. Here's my latest with 10/2

FIOS 10/2 speed

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16118607 Wed, 17 May 2006 21:04:26 EDT Re: Pearl River/Orangeburg http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16096192 f38urry : Yes. I have a Pearl River exchange (735) in Chestnut Ridge/Ramapo. They bumped me up from 5/2Mbps to 10/2Mbps service last week at no additional cost.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16096192 Sun, 14 May 2006 17:49:34 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16090597 rrengineer : Another side of the upgrade is that you can switch from 15/2 to 10/2 and save $10 a month. I did, and can't tell the difference.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16090597 Sat, 13 May 2006 16:10:44 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16061646 anon : Just called and got free upgrade from5/2 to 10/2. Nothing beats FREE!!!!!!!!! Thanks OP]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16061646 Tue, 09 May 2006 13:32:23 EDT Pearl River/Orangeburg http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16026079 bren9474 : Has anyone in Pearl River or Orangeburg tried calling in to see if they qualify yet? I haven't had a chance myself, but when I enter my Pearl River phone number it lists 20/5 as available. I didn't see any exemptions on the official announcement either, but I may have missed it. Hopefully I'll get a chance to call tomorrow...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16026079 Wed, 03 May 2006 21:29:10 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16023670 Savant1 : Then I'm not crazy.

I had those Ridiculous downstream speeds until today. Oh well. 15/2 is still really nice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16023670 Wed, 03 May 2006 16:14:07 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16018713 StEaLtHBuNnY : yea i was upgraded within 2 minutes lol]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16018713 Tue, 02 May 2006 21:40:48 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16018690 Jeffrey : Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16018690 Tue, 02 May 2006 21:36:51 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16018683 splicingdan :

said by Jeffrey

said by splicingdan

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I called this afternoon - while I was on lunch break from a FIOS installation :D.

1-888-553-1550
entered my phone #
selected option #2
spoke to the rep

5 minutes later (no BS) my connection was upgraded!!!

Here's my latest test results:

Checking for Middleboxes . . . Done
running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . .4.61Mb/s
running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . 20.58Mb/s

What was the website where you ran that test? I thought I had a link to a site that produced results in similar format, and I think the one you used is what I'm looking for...

That'd be....
»ciseweb100.cise-nsf.gov:7123/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16018683 Tue, 02 May 2006 21:35:36 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16017616 Jeffrey :

said by GeekNJ

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Well I called while I was waiting for a meeting to start. Eventually got someone who verified I was config'ed for 20/2 and not 20/5 like I should have been. They made it 20/5 and I checked and it looks good.

I was connected to a center in California that never heard of the 20/5 speeds before are wanted to chat about it with me. I told them the cost, what areas were upgraded, etc. At least the folks were genuinely interested in understanding what was going on.

I'm still not upgraded after 30 hours, and the # I just called told me they closed at 6. Isn't their tech support open 24hrs?

I'm going to try that 888 # again to see if I can get to a person again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16017616 Tue, 02 May 2006 18:52:58 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16016660 jsfcbf8 : Thinking about Verizon FIOS in Westchester. Any issues with ADT alrams? Heard in the past that some had false alarms.
Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16016660 Tue, 02 May 2006 16:33:50 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015501 Skaladar :

said by Jeffrey

said by splicingdan

What was the website where you ran that test? I thought I had a link to a site that produced results in similar format, and I think the one you used is what I'm looking for...

That sure looks like results from a TCP/Web100 Network Diagnostic Tool v5.3.4e test. You can get to a number of NDT servers at Miranda

»miranda.ctd.anl.gov:7123/

I would be sure to scroll down the page and chose and NDT server close to you tho ... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015501 Tue, 02 May 2006 15:37:29 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015630 Skaladar :

said by Jeffrey

said by splicingdan

What was the website where you ran that test? I thought I had a link to a site that produced results in similar format, and I think the one you used is what I'm looking for...

That looks like results from a TCP/Web100 Network Diagnostic Tool v5.3.4e test. I can't answer for the poster but you can run that test on a number of NDT servers. A good place to start is Miranda ...

»miranda.ctd.anl.gov:7123

It's probably a good idea to scroll down the list of servers to choose one near you ...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015630 Tue, 02 May 2006 14:23:28 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015524 GeekNJ : Well I called while I was waiting for a meeting to start. Eventually got someone who verified I was config'ed for 20/2 and not 20/5 like I should have been. They made it 20/5 and I checked and it looks good.

I was connected to a center in California that never heard of the 20/5 speeds before are wanted to chat about it with me. I told them the cost, what areas were upgraded, etc. At least the folks were genuinely interested in understanding what was going on.
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said by splicingdan

What was the website where you ran that test? I thought I had a link to a site that produced results in similar format, and I think the one you used is what I'm looking for...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015371 Tue, 02 May 2006 13:44:20 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015246 Jeffrey : I called at about 4pm on 5/1, and as of right now, 1:30pm on 5/2, I have not seen the upgrade. For some it may take a few hours, for me (and you appparently) it takes substantially more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16015246 Tue, 02 May 2006 13:28:30 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16014149 Flizesh : Just got upgraded here in Staten Island as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16014149 Tue, 02 May 2006 10:36:45 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16014139 GeekNJ : It didn't list specific areas other then what was excluded (see initial post in this thread).

When I called, they verified my CO was one that could support the higher tiers and then submitted the request.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16014139 Tue, 02 May 2006 10:34:33 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16014102 aguiar0016 : In CT is the upgrade only in Cablevision area's?

Are any of these increases in the Comcast area?

anyone know?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16014102 Tue, 02 May 2006 10:27:45 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16013782 BG74 : The correct number to call for the upgrade within New York is 890-2687]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16013782 Tue, 02 May 2006 09:19:57 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16011672 splicingdan : I called this afternoon - while I was on lunch break from a FIOS installation :D.

1-888-553-1550
entered my phone #
selected option #2
spoke to the rep

5 minutes later (no BS) my connection was upgraded!!!

Here's my latest test results:

Checking for Middleboxes . . . Done
running 10s outbound test (client to server) . . .4.61Mb/s
running 10s inbound test (server to client) . . . 20.58Mb/s]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16011672 Mon, 01 May 2006 22:02:12 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16011619 anon : Called this afternoon and asked for the free upgrade. Cust. Svc. Rep said it would take a few hours. Checked it after I got off the phone.

Had 15/2 service since July. Last week started to get speeds of 22500/1800

Today on Speakeasy.net spped test

Last Result:
Download Speed: 26265 kbps (3283.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 4450 kbps (556.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

All for the same price

Good goin' Verizon!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16011619 Mon, 01 May 2006 21:52:24 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16010426 JohnA :
Here's your formal announcement:
»newscenter.verizon.com/proactive···cbcbc5cf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16010426 Mon, 01 May 2006 18:48:25 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009607 boaz2020 : So I got my fios installed today, 5/1 and so far so good, only my speed is 15/2, sometimes the downstream goes up to 30Mb and sometimes 20Mb but my upload has not budged from 1,800 kbps. However, the installation tech confirmed that yes, there will be an upgrade, however May 1st was tentative.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009607 Mon, 01 May 2006 16:44:06 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009480 NY Tel :

said by JohnA

:

A question for anyone who called for the upgrade. Does having a freedom package still get you $5 off, since the new price is $5 lower than it was before.

No, I also ordered it for my neighbor who is on the Freedom essentials. 10/2 was quoted at 29.95.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009480 Mon, 01 May 2006 16:26:42 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009351 GeekNJ : My rep said it will take up to 24 hours. Haven't seen a change since I called a couple hours ago. I can wait 24 hours :-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009351 Mon, 01 May 2006 16:10:48 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009304 snoopy3525 : Just called in here in Valley Stream, NY. Quickly done in less then 2 minutes on the phone. Upgraded from the 15/2 to 20/5 and she said it takes an hour to go in effect.
Weirdly she asked me for my daytime phone number so they could call if they have any questions. What's that possibly about?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009304 Mon, 01 May 2006 16:01:54 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009160 GeekNJ : You have to wonder who would go for the 30/5 package the way it is priced for most of us...

[att=1]

Is it worth $135/mo for 10mb more download? That's a cost of $13.50/mb/mo. Compare that to the 20mb @ $45 plan where the cost is (forgetting everything else) $2.25/mb/mo.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009160 Mon, 01 May 2006 15:43:36 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009055 GeekNJ : That's an interesting point you bring up. I picked a neighbor that doesn't have FIOS since I can't look up my own number and it shows $45 with an annual contract and $50 month by month with no mention of requiring a specific freedom package for that price.

When I called up earlier to request the upgrade, the rep on the phone checked to make sure my CO was capable and then said I can get the 20/5 for the same price I was paying for 15/2. So I'm guessing my price doesn't go up, but I'm wondering if everyone else's price went down. Which is fine for them, but good for us to know.
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A question for anyone who called for the upgrade. Does having a freedom package still get you $5 off, since the new price is $5 lower than it was before.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16008780 Mon, 01 May 2006 14:46:20 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16008696 Skaladar : Well, I am glad to see that the speed increase I reported last week for my downstream (only) is now being confirmed by others. My 47667/1730 score as well as some from other *ahem* former 15/2 users can be seen here:

»/archive/veriz···57&r=419

I also want to note that since the question has come up as to which server/service/tools to use to measure speeds like this, one has to keep in mind the increased importance of location. Certainly a test to a server that is not close to you is going to be quite a bit slower than one that is close at these speeds. I am testing from Oyster Bay Long Island and will see 40+ Mbps if I check at Speakeasy NYC or NetAccess in Parsipanny NJ. If I go further out the speeds drop off sharply. After all, I want to test MY throughput, nor that of the internet ...

It would be nice to see the upstream increase soon as well as an increase in speed for those who already have a 30 Mbps package. I know I'd be a little PO'd if I didn't see the 30Mpbs service go up soon or an option to downgrade without penalty. In the meantime I have no complaints with what is supposed to be 20/5 clocking in at over 40 ...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16008696 Mon, 01 May 2006 14:35:05 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16006338 Nymostwanted : Even though there is no official announcement from Verizon, can this be made news? :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16006338 Mon, 01 May 2006 08:03:16 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16006317 Red Dragon : I got it tooo yay. I pulling OOL the minute I can :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16006317 Mon, 01 May 2006 07:52:58 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16005726 eXodus :

said by verix

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It's barely May 1st and people are already bugging customer service. Nice going.

I hope that wasn't about my call. And I don't think it is bugging at all. I had a simple question the guy responded and I said thanks have a great night.

Who are you saying nice going to, who are you blaming? The OP because he stated verizon upping speeds? I'm sure hundreds of people are going to call, before/on/after may 1st NOT because of this thread.

Nice going.
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*Edit: I just called and asked if my address qualifies and the guy said they are not at liberty to discuss it but he said it is coming soon and he said to his knowledge it will be automatic. (I called Fiber Solutions Center)
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I'm in Port Washington and I'm now getting 30/2 service. I am on the 15/2 plan currently. I'm not sure whether I'm happier that I'm mistakenly getting 30Mbp/s down or the fact that my upstream will soon be 5Mbp/s! ;-)

Jonathan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16004833 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:35:26 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16004585 Jeffrey :

said by subman87

:

Here in Westchester County, apparently my 5/2 package was upgraded automatically last nite, since speed tests I ran this AM confirmed that I am at 10/2.

I haven't seen any upgrade yet, I'm still at 15/2 here on Long Island. I have the day off tomorrow, so I'll see what happens tomorrow.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16004585 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 21:50:51 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16003164 subman87 : Here in Westchester County, apparently my 5/2 package was upgraded automatically last nite, since speed tests I ran this AM confirmed that I am at 10/2.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16003164 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:54:48 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16002799 anon : Ya unfortunately still the 179/199 price for 30/5 in Tampa.

Sucks that only certain areas getting that deal. Especially when Tampa had it way before them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16002799 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:37:31 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16002012 jmauceri : I'm going to down-grade to 10/2 and save $15 a month!

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16002012 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 14:31:42 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001387 Nymostwanted : Not that I doubt any of you, but it would help if a print-screen is posted. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001387 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:45:53 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001290 Savant1 : Its the same here (well I havent gone under account)

But if you look at the fine print on their signup, you have to put your telephone number in to get the speeds they offer in your area...

So when I do.. the speeds are the same as they were (offered that is).

But they're clearly faster. The upload has remained the same however.

*shrug*]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001290 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:24:29 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001099 dnaegele : Hi.

I'm in Tampa Bay.

Going to my account and add/change services under FIOS doesn't give me any more options than the 5/2 for $39.95, 15/2 for $49.95, and 30/5 for $199.99.

Sucks!

Maybe it will change here soon. Fingers are crossed.

Don]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001099 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:31:30 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001071 Savant1 : Yes, I will second the strange speed...

I appear to be hitting more like..

40-50 / 2

Yes.. 40-50

Absolutely NO way I'm going to call and complain about it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16001071 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:22:54 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000980 jdrtech : Today i checked my verizon account online, then went to add/change services and under fios i see:

VZ Fios Internet Svc Annual Plan 10M/2M $34.95
VZ Fios Internet Svc Annual Plan 20M/5M $44.95
Up to 30 Mbps/5 Mbps you already have it! $54.95

So i can confirm new speeds are coming, i live in Staten Island, N.Y]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000980 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 08:45:13 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000842 doofoo : In maryland.. Still getting 30/5... Man this sucks for me. Paying $179 and people in NY/NJ getting almost that speed for 40 bucks a month.

Last Result:
Download Speed: 30087 kbps (3760.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 4033 kbps (504.1 KB/sec transfer rate)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000842 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 07:34:31 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000734 mbernste :

said by Kearnstd

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Hmm Verizon is in CT now? when are they gunna wire up danbury area.

If you live in an AT&T/SBC area, you're not going to get it. There's a very small section of Fairfield County that has Verizon and that's the area that is being referenced.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000734 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 05:53:53 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000451 anon : I live in Blauvelt and as of last night my 15/2 speed is now 25/2 :uhh: :uhh: ?? How the frig did I end up with this weird number?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16000451 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 02:46:21 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15999083 GeekNJ : For you and the prev poster, according to what was posted and what I saw in a copy of a memo that matches, you should get the updated tier by default if you're starting on 5/1 or after. If you have FIOS prior to 5/1, you need to call on or after 5/1.
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My FiOS is scheduled to be installed and they have confirmed for 5/01/2006, I am planning on the 15/2 but I wonder if I'll also get the 20/5 speed increase, I live in central New Jersey, just north of Trenton.

Any ideas?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998702 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:24:36 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998509 retsam : any official word on the new speeds yet?...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998509 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:45:57 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998083 Savant1 : I know... But it appears that there are people who are getting speed increases without calling in (I didnt call in and it got faster).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998083 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 18:16:44 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15997784 GeekNJ : The info provided (and that I read) indicates EXISTING customers will need to CALL IN and REQUEST the increased cap.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15997784 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:09:21 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15997458 RScottyL :

said by GeekNJ

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I remote desktop'ed into my home machine and it's still the same 15/2. Not sure what speed test you ran, but from the report above, it seems that those already with service will need to call.

It's not May 1st yet! It appears some people on here are getting upgraded alreaded, but you may not see upgrades until May 1st!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15997458 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:52:56 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15996643 FiOS guy5 : The Speed has nothing to do with CATV "yet" we I mean Verizon is maximizing there broadband to see how well it will work with the video in area like Nyak and Massapiqua Park. Now the computer companies have to up the anti on their processors.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15996643 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 13:08:11 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15996382 GeekNJ : I use the NYC test at »nyc.speakeasy.net and that works fine. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15996382 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 12:18:51 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15996060 Savant1 : What test server is everyone using??

I'm not sure the test servers can keep up with this kind of bandwidth... Case in point, I tried a Linux distro download using Getright... very impressive. Seven threads, and some of them were going as fast as my original 15/2 service... I was pulling a pretty consistent 5MB/sec down (WHOA!), and there was some leaning towards even higher speeds at times.

Now I have two questions:
1. what test server should we be using??
2. what is the threshold on these DL-624 routers.. are they getting maxed out here?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15996060 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 11:22:57 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15993059 Flizesh : This is great news. No upgrade here yet in Staten Island but I'll wait until May 2 to call.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15993059 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:52:11 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15992098 verix : I used the Miranda test site, which is the only one people should be using since it's the most accurate.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15992098 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:20:49 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15992032 JohnA :
Probably just testing. There are a few results in the archive at 50 down, but all still show 2 up. All are since Wednesday.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15992032 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:08:35 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15991918 Savant1 : PA users got a speed upgrade too... at least I did..

I clocked a DL at 33 mbits/sec from the NJ test server... considering I was signed up for 15/2.. YES!

Upload about the same though (not that I care).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15991918 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:48:14 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15991594 verix : Got the new 10/2 speed already! And my connection didn't reset either. :D

PS. It happened automatically.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15991594 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:03:22 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15990105 Jobronie : Just called to see if they could get the request in for a northern Bergen County upgrade, seeing how it's Friday and all. CSR couldn't do it until they go live, which they are EXPECTING to be Monday; he said that they are being told that it should be Monday but it's not definite yet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15990105 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:32:13 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15984219 anotherlab : The $29.95 is some sort of new subscriber promotion. It's for 12 months, then it goes to the regular $34.95 rate.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15984219 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:44:42 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15983928 jonez : That sounds great to me! Hopefully my neighborhood will be turned on by June.
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said by anotherlab

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I just ordered FIOS service in Slingerlands, NY and the sales rep confirmed that memo. She said that the speed increase would go in effect automaticly and all subscribers would get an email notifying them of the change. I'll be getting the service installed on May 2nd and it will be 10/2 for the $29.95 rate.

So they lowered the price as well? I thought it was just a bump from 5/2 to 10/2 but price would still be $34.95. Anyone else can confirm?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15983345 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:43:42 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15983230 anotherlab : I just ordered FIOS service in Slingerlands, NY and the sales rep confirmed that memo. She said that the speed increase would go in effect automaticly and all subscribers would get an email notifying them of the change. I'll be getting the service installed on May 2nd and it will be 10/2 for the $29.95 rate.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15983230 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:25:40 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15980998 Pathfinder : I have seen the memo. The OP has it correct 5/2 will become 10/2 and 15/2 will become 20/5.
This is for NY, NJ and CT. except Orangeburg and Pearl River.
The new speeds will not occur automatically for existing customers however a request for an upgrade to the new speeds will be honored.
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said by FIOS-5-1 :

On May 1st in the NY, NJ, CT area (except for Orangeburg & Pearl River, NY) , the 5/2 tier will become 10/2 and the 15/2 tier will become 20/5. This increase is for both consumer and business customers. New customers getting service on or after 5/1 will get the new speeds. Existing customers will not be upgraded automatically and will need to call up and Verizon will honor the request to upgrade their speeds.

That's pretty much what we were told last week by management, except for the "5" of the 20/5 package. I'll ask around today.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15980566 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 06:33:58 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15980425 anon : pink pecker:

I've had FiOS since January. I check my speed consistantly (well I used to, I don't do it much anymore), but I have the 15/2 plan, and my speeds here on LI are always between 14.7x and 15.8x, and being in the 14mbps range is rarely, I'm normally around 15.8mbps.

And I check my speeds all the time, this isn't like "off-peak" hours, as where with Optimum Online the speeds constantly changing from 10 (my max was 11mbps) to 5, when your paying for 15.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15980425 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:13:05 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15979311 RWoods : I will call my pops tomorrow to see if he can confirm this. Usually he knows about this stuff in advance.

Looks like good news though. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15979311 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 23:23:45 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15978434 NyQuil Kid : I'll be looking forward to this when FIOS is deployed in Brick, NJ...Verizon can you hear me now ? ;-)

[8F] The NyQuil Kid]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15978434 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:27:04 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15976595 aefstoggaflm : How about for PA users?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15976595 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:57:51 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15974908 koam : From what i've read, the stated FiOS speeds are actual speeds for many if not most users, not targeted or max speeds. Check out the speed reports here. And I'm no Verizon fan - I had early Verizon DSL and it absolutely sucked. I'm relating what some very reliable people here have reported about their FiOs speeds.
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said by techman01

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I love competition with Cablevision : )

It's not really competition, just a front. Anyone can offer 15mbit service for free or 30mbit service for a premium, but how good is the actual service?

-Tzale
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So it looks to be good news for us lucky enough to get FIOS.
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Your download speed : 27069 kbps or 3383.6 KB/sec.
That is 688.2% better than an average user on verizon.net

Your upload speed : 1788 kbps or 223.5 KB/sec.
That is 130.7% better than an average user on verizon.net

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The above is pasted (one test is already saved) from a test done through dslreport on a nac.net server in Parsippany NJ ... If I go to speakeasy.net directly and run their tests from the NYC server I am now seeing over 40 Mbps! I also checked by downloading a 20 MB+ driver file from nVidia and it came in at 2.8 Mbytes/sec. Considering I don't know where that file originated or how much other traffic I encountered it still shows a marked increase over the 950 Kbytes/sec I got downloading the same exact file last week (and no it was not cached) ...

Indeed something is odd because my downstream is way above what it should be for my service but my upstream remains unchanged. Perhaps I should just stop looking a gift horse in the mouth?

EDIT: Okay, even more out of the ordinary!
»/archive/verizon.net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15973506 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:15:41 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15973364 Kearnstd : Hmm Verizon is in CT now? when are they gunna wire up danbury area.
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Did they rollout their increased speeds a few days early and at a higher rate than reported?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15973064 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:58:35 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15972854 jonez :

said by Edrick

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How about for us MA users?

same question here. Might as well upgrade MA with those states. My street was just wired the other day. ;)
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On the selfish side, woohoo!! ;-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15972724 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:14:48 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971259 Edrick : How about for us MA users?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971259 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:37:24 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971202 anon : No indication of any change to the 30/5 plan for either consumer or business customers.

It does seem to dilute the need for 30/5 even at the $55 price, let alone the $180.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971202 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:30:43 EDT Re: [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971168 jack b : Any good news for existing/future 30/5 customers?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971168 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:26:23 EDT [northeast] NY, NJ & CT to get increased speeds effective 5/1 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971107 anon : On May 1st in the NY, NJ, CT area (except for Orangeburg & Pearl River, NY) , the 5/2 tier will become 10/2 and the 15/2 tier will become 20/5. This increase is for both consumer and business customers. New customers getting service on or after 5/1 will get the new speeds. Existing customers will not be upgraded automatically and will need to call up and Verizon will honor the request to upgrade their speeds.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15971107 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:19:15 EDT