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| Unofficial Next Comcast Speed Upgrade Rumor Topic Part II
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»Unofficial Next Comcast Speed Upgrade Rumor Topic
Let's keep the rumors flowing in this topic only, folks. 
If we mods receive whispers, we'll edit this post to let you know. Nothing like a whispered rumor, eh? 
See also:
»Merry Christmas from Verizon FIOS
»[Speed] Over 1mbps upload normal?
»its july and going into august wheres the new speed upgrades
»[Split] Another Speed Upgrade Rumor Topic
»Any word on upload increasing ever?
»[Speed] BIG Speed increase coming ?!
»[Speed] Comcast Speed Upgrades in Washington State!
»[Speed] Is 16/1 avail. in Denver
»Rollout Schedule???
»Comcast upload speed boosts in Maryland?
»[Speed] West Michigan Speedup?
»Speed Increase Methuen MA
»Anyone have a speed increase in the Philly area
»[Speed] 16/1 in Sarasota
»16/1 speeds comcast
»/forum/remark,15677354
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sortofageek
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| OK, birdy whispered rumors this morning.
Birdy said there is a buzz among some of the techs:
quote:
...that the whole network is being upgraded right now to work with the Docsis 3.0.
Hmmmmmmm ... if this has any truth in it, could this be why some have seen the high speed testing? 
Remember this is a rumor thread. Please don't shoot the messenger!
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powerNglory
join:2006-12-19
Taylor, PA | reply to sortofageek
Testing is one thing, but how long it will take to implement is another.
Also does that mean I would have to get a new modem or would my current Surfboard 5120 be upgradable to 3.0? |
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Johkal
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clubs: | Any present DOCSIS 2.0 capable modem will not be upgradable to DOCSIS 3.0. |
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hobgoblin
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| I can't believe this Sorto sorry....Its no where near being rolled out across the Network.
Testing maybe...Roll Out..no way.
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TD Nickell
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Everything i have read on Docsis 3.0,makes me believe we won't see any rollout in 2007.
Maybe 2008 if were lucky. |
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sortofageek
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Other whisper is that it is a thought for a new business class.
It's ok not to believe, Hob. I'm just repeating whispers. I don't have my heart wrapped around any of this. |
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frroo
join:2004-01-24
Bonney Lake, WA
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| Just think about all the new modems that will have to be purchased / rented. I don't believe there are any DOCSIS 3.0 compliant modems currently out on the market.
When I bought a new modem a couple of years ago I made sure I had a DOCSIS 2.0 compliant modem (Linksys). If I have to buy a new modem, so be it. It's a small price to pay for more speed!
Fran |
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TD Nickell
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| said by frroo  :Just think about all the new modems that will have to be purchased / rented. I don't believe there are any DOCSIS 3.0 compliant modems currently out on the market. When I bought a new modem a couple of years ago I made sure I had a DOCSIS 2.0 compliant modem (Linksys). If I have to buy a new modem, so be it. It's a small price to pay for more speed! Fran Yes....I would like to know how they can get millions of modems in inventory to even start.The way it looks to me it will be years down the road. |
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tshirt
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| reply to sortofageek
said by sortofageek : quote:
...that the whole network is being upgraded right now to work with the Docsis 3.0.
I can believe they are starting to upgrade towards full DOCSIS 3.0 compliance..........but that process could take years (and billion$ ) before 3.0 is system wide.
Because DOCSIS 3.0 is (should be) backward compatible, not all equipment MUST be replaced at once, and new modem deployment would be the last step. |
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Wayne99021
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Mead, WA
| Some Comcast people were working on a node in my area and I stopped to talk to them. One of them was a field engineer.
He said he has heard DOCSIS 3.0 being mentioned but didn't know the whole story.
He did say that as of 2009 that all channels have to be digital and theoretically they could give 100mg down and 10 up.
When I asked him if that could happen where I live he said it all depends on the competition.
Where I live we still get the occasional moose walking down the road and no competition in sight so guess I will just have to be happy that I don't have to use dial up. |
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tshirt
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| reply to tshirt
Here's is the modem that is probably closest to DOCSIS 3.0 certification.
»broadband.motorola.com/catalog/p···ctID=486
It has been used by CableLabs in several tests/demonstrations of DOCSIS 3 technologies and currently deployed by StarHub of Singapore for their pre DOCSIS 3 MaxOnline Ultimate plan (100/2). |
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TD Nickell
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| Looks like a good replacement for my SB5100.
Good find tshirt ! |
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bgetchel
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Most reliable recent rumor is: "Comcastic 50 Mbps!"
Yup, that's right. Comcast is scheduled to announce their new, earth-shattering 50 Mbps "Combastic" Service.
Of course, they're really just calling it that. Just like they have their "8.8 Mbps" service that is really a 512Kbps service. They just change the name, let the marketing department spin it, and out plops the same old fecal material from the posterior orifice.
Comcast is a cruel joke. I think I'll start a 100 Mbps dial-up service.
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ihateskapunk
join:2005-08-28
Lake Zurich, IL | i get my full 8.8 Mbps... |
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dadkins
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| said by ihateskapunk :i get my full 8.8 Mbps... Same!
Sometimes same x3... depends on source.
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bgetchel
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Waterbury, CT
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| reply to ihateskapunk
said by ihateskapunk :i get my full 8.8 Mbps... Count yourself lucky.
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hottboiinnc
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join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | reply to TD Nickell
Re: Unofficial Next Comcast Speed Upgrade Rumor Topic Part II
The same way they do now. They buy them cheap and from many companies or the one that will give them the cheapest deal. |
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powerNglory
join:2006-12-19
Taylor, PA
| reply to bgetchel
Re: Most reliable recent rumor is: "Comcastic 50 Mbps!"
said by bgetchel :said by ihateskapunk :i get my full 8.8 Mbps... Count yourself lucky. I think the majority of people do get their speeds. People who are having issues like yourself tend to be more outspoken than people who are not having any problems. |
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cracker 52
join:2007-01-23
Atlanta, GA | Well, I'm another lucky guy who's getting his full speeds at Comcast, and I'm looking forward to the rollout of DOCSIS 3.0, however long it takes. |
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