http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Qwest-laying-fiber-19317005 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:36:10 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:36:10 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19444343 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19444343 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:36:23 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19443576 I haven't had a Qwest line for 3 years, I only use my mobile for dial tone, so I don't really care if they take the copper.

Turbocpe,
FTTN (Fiber to the node) is faster because it runs fiber to the local wiring access node then on your regular copper to your house. I believe a DSLAM is installed at the wiring node and back ends ATM over fiber - I am sure there is someone here that can provide all the details. The wiring node is usually 100-3000 ft away rather than 15,000 ft to my central office. Hence 7M is easy and 20M is possible but not currently being offered by Qwest in my area. I am sure they will change their mind as Comcast step up their speed.

Meanwhile ...
Qwest install went well, but not the sales pitch speed 7M/2M, instead I got 7M/896k. Still pretty good, and it runs A LOT faster than 8M/384k Comcast cable, plus less CPU overhead (kinda weird that one - I can only guess I was being port scanned on Comcast). Bit Torrent runs 2-5x faster than on Comcast, and my remote desktop over Citrix telecommute doesn't get bogged down if I BT in the background. It is naked (no dial tone) DSL for $46 minus $5 since I have bundled it with DirectTV.

I am on Month-to-month which is no contract and price is fixed for 12 months, then increases by $10. I am hoping that in a year there will be other options to upgrade to, i.e. WiMax, or another DSL FTTN ISP, worst case is I would switch back to Comcast for their $19.99/month intro offer.

Odd thing is that Qwest.Net does not offer any e-mail or NNTP, so bear that in mind. You can also choose Microsoft as the ISP over your Qwest fiber - the price is the same.

Still no news on Qwest Choice TV, I am now hearing it could be 2 to 12 months away, so I went with DirectTV. DirectTV is $60/month for 1 PVR + 2 regular receivers and 200 or so channels, with movie channels free for 3 months.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19443576 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:16:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19370228 Heads Up! If indeed Qwest is laying fiber to your house, make sure they don't touch the copper! Verizon fiber installers are instructed to remove as much copper as possible. This eliminates the possibility of ever returning to your old service, even if they "guarantee" it.

Even though I'm happy with satellite, I would welcome the chance to consider Qwest TV. (I'm not in Aurora but south of it)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19370228 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:19:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19368372 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19368372 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:28:09 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19365837 said by Mark_in_CO :

They are laying fiber in northwest Denver (Arvada). I am ~15000 ft from the CO and best speed was 1.5M. I am having DSL over fiber installed tomorrow @ 7M/2M for $46/month. I will let you know how it goes. They say they will also be offering Qwest choice TV in about 2 months time. Bye bye Comcast.
I noticed Qwest down the block from us this last summer. I stopped and asked what they were doing and they stated "laying fiber". I am in Centennial, CO (SE of Denver by about 15 miles).

We just got a flyer on our door last week. 7MB is now available with "price for life" @ $36.99 (if we get a deluxe or higher phone package).

We have been with Comcast for about a year now on the "triple play" deal. We are already paying close to $200 with 3 receivers, Internet and the phone. I am seriously thinking of checking into the phone and Internet with Qwest again (I am a huge online gamer and MUST have my high speed Internet) now that they've dropped off this flyer. I don't care a ton about what I'm paying with Comcast, but if I can get sweet Internet for about $20 less per month, I might be interested. :)

How is the 7mb? Do you have much overhead? Are you happy with it so far?

We actually have DirectTV still until our contract runs out in December, but I really don't want to flip the bill for a bunch of new HD receivers and a contract with DTV when Comcast doesn't require a contract and supplies HDTV compatible equipment.

Decisions, decisions.
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»www.skullform.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19365837 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:57:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19360749 said by js2318:

if they starting running fiber to these nodes and do offer up to 20m, thats great. But what about CO based service? The majority of customers are still going to be fed via CO based DSLAMs. Are they going to be upgrade so they to can offer 20m service? Logic would say yes, but no mention of it.
I have this very same question myself, for those fed by a central office based DSLAM. However, a point was raised about old and aging wiring from the central office to the neighborhoods. Since most people don't qualify for 7mbps, even though their feed from the central office, due to line distance, I wonder how that wiring is going to allow anything faster?? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19360749 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:56:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19359245 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19359245 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:40:10 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19358294 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19358294 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:13:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19357773 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19357773 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:52:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19353617 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VDSL]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19353617 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:57:14 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19349129 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSL]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19349129 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:22:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19346741 said by dsl_ :

can you clarify, you talking fiber to the node correct? Did you mean 7/1m for speed. Isn't the top end for DSL 1m for upload. Or is this ADLS2+?
I can't address how Qwest is doing it; but AT&T is deploying FTTN with VDSL. While AT&T U-Verse is limiting the Internet plan to 6M/1M, that is not a technical limit imposed by VDSL.
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"DSL over fiber installed tomorrow @ 7M/2M for $46/month"

can you clarify, you talking fiber to the node correct? Did you mean 7/1m for speed. Isn't the top end for DSL 1m for upload. Or is this ADLS2+?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19345971 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:35:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19345641
In Seattle, WA I currently get 7M Down / 934KB UP, I rarely get speeds above 7M and I've got 5 PCs on the network. I need faster upload speeds period!

I like Qwest, like that they didn't cave into the Bush Administration with all these wiretaps. But I don't like their long term plans when it comes to faster internet speeds and possibly HD via IPTV. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19345641 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:36:22 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19328091 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19328091 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:30:31 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19325042 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19325042 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:20:50 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19324663 said by no_one :

Not to the door. ;) Probably ADSL2 down the street. If you have VDSL probably will stay that way no upgrade. ADSL@ will be for new areas most likely. Plus since copper last mile no 20/20 like ATT.
You have that backwards. We have ADSL here now. They have "upgraded" this area to VDSL. ADSL is no longer for sale in this area and will be replaced with VDSL if you make any changes. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19324663 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:03:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-laying-fiber-19324628 said by Mark_in_CO :

7M/2M for $46/monthThat's a sweet deal!

(I wonder how widespread that will be. For those who don't know, Arvada isn't anywhere near Aurora. :()
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Plus since copper last mile no 20/20 like ATT.
AT&T has 20/20? What is that?
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I know someone knows what is going on. I need more bandwidth but they have switched to VDSL in my area, the only current option. I have heard rumors of ADSL2 also.

I would hope the fiber is coming to my door, but more likely an upgrade to handle Choice TV, or hopefully ADSL2.

Sense they have started this project I have noticed my lines are now dropping at times also. I have had to have Qwest come out 2 times to take a look. It has been better, but still getting drops at times. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Qwest-laying-fiber-19317005 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:31:16 EDT