[IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! in Mediacom http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20379826 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:41:26 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:41:26 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20727817 devans999 : I have the 12mb service, and use it fine with multiple boxes (linux & windows). I skipped the CD install BS, and set the modem up in bridge mode, connected to a freeBSD firewall (pfsense). Works great. Now the billing glitches on the other hand...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20727817 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:12:33 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639970 danawhitaker : 92nd. And it's funny you should say you're surprised at that. The last problem I had, that precipitated my switch to Mediacom, they offered to downgrade me to 640/256 or 256/256 (and some other random speed package that gave me a 640 upstream instead of 896) saying that they were doing that to many people in the neighborhood. They told me I wouldn't notice the speed difference, of course, but I said no. So I stuck with my speeds training, at good days, on 400-600kbit/896kbit. Ultimately I couldn't pass up 10/1 speeds.
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said by marigolds See Profile :

The question though that I can't find an answer for is what ISP do you use if you get the 12 or 20 Mbps service and do not use Windows Live for your ISP?
I don't doubt that you can skip using the software, but you have to have someone for your ISP.
Qwest provides the network in either case. Calling Windows Live an ISP is a bit of a misnomer. If you choose Windows Live and do a traceroute to dslreports, it will go through qwest.net. The only difference is if Windows Live is your "ISP", then you get the services (email, virus protection, etc.) that they offer.

It is my understanding that with the new FTTN, ATM is NOT being used, so you can only have Qwest.net as the ISP (with or without Windows Live serives).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20628373 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:03:03 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20627380 marigolds : The question though that I can't find an answer for is what ISP do you use if you get the 12 or 20 Mbps service and do not use Windows Live for your ISP?
I don't doubt that you can skip using the software, but you have to have someone for your ISP.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20627380 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:56:42 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20627228 cyclone_z : You are not required to use Windows Live at all. This is a misconception and they need to clarify it. If you don't have windows, you can't use the live software. But as far as I know, you can still access the services from the web. And also, Qwest still provides the network connectivity, so you can just ignore windows live altogether.

I believe they must be getting some sort of compensation from Microsoft for this. Essentially they are promoting MSN services.

said by marigolds See Profile :

changing isp, and moving. You are required to use Windows Live to have the 12, or 20 Mbps services, so it is only available to users of Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista. Other operating systems require the use of "an alternate ISP" that only provides the 7Mbps service. *shrug* (If you do not get

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20627228 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:30:59 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20627204 cyclone_z : I think the problem in Johnston is that there's no CO. I believe that area is served by the CO in Urbandale. So it would require some new fiber and equipment upgrades. Considering the affluence of Johnston though, I agree, it is crazy not to do the upgrade. People there have greater incomes and are more likely to spend money for the top-tier services like the new FTTN ADSL2 service.

said by Scotar :

Preface:

I have been a customer of both Mediacom and Qwest and am not here to bash either one. I'm only expressing my experiences with each.

I have 2 major problems with Qwest at this time. I live in Johnston, IA just north of Urbandale and we can only get 1.5Mbs DSL. It is absolutely crazy. Green Meadows, Green Meadows West, and Green Meadows North all above average homes for the Des Moines area and Qwest has 1.5 Mbs as their top speed offering. I work from home and use VPN and I can tell you 1.5 doesn't work. I moved from Windsor Heights just south of Urbandale and had 7Mbs DSL and loved it. I was doing online gaming and VPN, rock solid. When I moved I tried the 1.5Mbs and it was pathetic.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20627204 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:25:40 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20597448 cfossy :
said by Scotar :

I just ran a speedtest.net and clocked
15899 kb/s download
1871 kb/s upload

The online max is no longer 15/1, it was a free upgrade to 20/2]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20597448 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:54:43 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20593755 anon : Preface:

I have been a customer of both Mediacom and Qwest and am not here to bash either one. I'm only expressing my experiences with each.

I have 2 major problems with Qwest at this time. I live in Johnston, IA just north of Urbandale and we can only get 1.5Mbs DSL. It is absolutely crazy. Green Meadows, Green Meadows West, and Green Meadows North all above average homes for the Des Moines area and Qwest has 1.5 Mbs as their top speed offering. I work from home and use VPN and I can tell you 1.5 doesn't work. I moved from Windsor Heights just south of Urbandale and had 7Mbs DSL and loved it. I was doing online gaming and VPN, rock solid. When I moved I tried the 1.5Mbs and it was pathetic.

Switched to Mediacom Online Max 15Mbs for a hefty price tag of about 70 bucks a month just for ISP service (no cable, just ISP). I recently added phone service for a total of $104 a month. I had Vonage before and hated it so I switched to Mediacom's phone service. Their phone service has been rock solid. I'm on the phone 3-4 hours a day for business.

My second problem with this new offering from Qwest is IF they ever get it up in the Johnston area, it's no better than what I have for the price.

I just ran a speedtest.net and clocked
15899 kb/s download
1871 kb/s upload

So Qwest's Quantum is priced OVER what I'm paying for phone service AND my 15Mbs consistent speeds. They really should reprice that top tier.

With the higher latency, lower upload speed, and higher pricing I don't think I'll be switching to Qwest anytime soon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20593755 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:30:02 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20552026 marigolds :
said by v_lestat See Profile :

You are required to use Windows Live to have the 12, or 20 Mbps services, so it is only available to users of Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
thats not true, i have set up several peoples Qwest DSL and if you use their stupid installation disk it installs all that crap but otherwise you simply use windows to do your PPPOE and you are off and running.
What ISP did they use then? And were these 12 Mbps or 20 Mbps services or lower speed services?
According to Qwest's documentation, you must use Windows Live for your ISP to get 12 Mbps+.
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said by GrandMstrBud See Profile :

I have been checking this a bit over the past month and as soon as it's available I will probably jump to Qwest. I pay $75 or so a month for just internet through mediacom.
that doesnt make much sense considering its $99 when you bundle it with telephone with Qwest,, why pay $20 bucks more ? unless your MC service has been so freakin horrible you want to just scream bloody murder.

You are required to use Windows Live to have the 12, or 20 Mbps services, so it is only available to users of Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
thats not true, i have set up several peoples Qwest DSL and if you use their stupid installation disk it installs all that crap but otherwise you simply use windows to do your PPPOE and you are off and running.

its just like dial up without the dial tones and no waiting for the connection. make a shortcut on the desktop or set IE to auto use the DSL conenction and it will auto start the "dialing" for you.

i only say dialing because its like dialing out but in a different way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20551806 Wed, 28 May 2008 12:45:41 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20543828 GrandMstrBud : I have been checking this a bit over the past month and as soon as it's available I will probably jump to Qwest. I pay $75 or so a month for just internet through mediacom.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20543828 Mon, 26 May 2008 23:16:41 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20438913 djweis : I'm not sure which part of Urbandale you're in but there are always areas that are out of range of higher speeds. Depending on the age of the cables there isn't much that can be done to improve speeds other than putting in a remote DSLAM. The reason it's more economical to do what Q is doing in the areas they are doing is that in many cases there is already fiber in the locations so the cost to do the upgrades is less than if they have to put in miles of fiber.
I'm not a bit fan of what they are doing because they aren't allowing 3rd party ISP's on the new network. I am more of a competitor than a fan and don't always like how they do things or what they do but on a physical level I generally understand what they do and why they do it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20438913 Tue, 06 May 2008 10:08:40 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20438187 danawhitaker : My area can't get 7 meg. In fact, my specific neighborhood, while being told we can get 1.5, is always told to downgrade to 256/256 or 640/256 if there are ever *any* line issues for the past year or so. So you'll excuse me if I'm not thrilled to hear they aren't interested in doing anything in my area. *That's* the spirit of service, eh? The next tech who tells me I won't notice my speed drop from 1.5mbit to 256kbit will get a foot in a very unpleasant place. *This* is what's going on in parts of Urbandale, and this is why customers in my area are getting disgruntled and going to Mediacom.
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I haven't seen any indication that they are going to start doing the new service in Urbandale in the foreseeable future.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20433213 Mon, 05 May 2008 07:53:54 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20431205 danawhitaker : "Qwest will only be launching the service in these markets and will not be launching in any additional markets until at least 2011."

I still can't get 7mbit service in Urbandale, which is just a few miles north of the new area that Qwest has started offering the 12 and 20mbit speeds. I know they say they won't have expansion to other cities/metropolitan areas until 2011, but have they given any more details about expansion within the launch cities/metropolitan areas? Not that I'm unhappy with Mediacom in any sense, just curious. Qwest's generic response is still to keep checking back every few months.
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said by Anonymous See Profile :

Correct. I know a lot of people had tough time getting this removed.
It is something that appears to be more common to Qwest; it's pretty much standard on Qwest's DSL.

However, it used to be that those in the know have easily gotten it removed if their line could handle it, by simply emailing a "bainch" type individual in Qwest. To prevent abuse, names and emails were not really provided. Those who seriously wanted it removed and had a strong case (such as VoIP services), usually did the homework and was able to find the appropriate contact to get interleaving removed.

However, this no longer appears to be the case. I think requests were stopped. I'm not exactly sure why.

While Qwest's interleaving may add 32MS to your ping time, many people have argued that they would take that additional 32MS interleave with their fairly stable latency than their local cable companies spiking latency. It's also their for error correction.

Of course there is a lot of variables to this. Personally, I noticed that a DSL connection with the 32MS interleaving has always been much more stable (latency wise) than the results I've had (or seen) with cable. I think stability is probably more important than 32MS latency.

Heck, I can recall times where I'd ping the Mediacom gateway and I see bigger spikes than Qwest's 32MS interleaving :huh: In fact, it was fairly common - even if I had no other traffic on my line.Of course your area may vary.

BTW, I'm not really for or against Mediacom or Qwest. Having had both, I simply share my experiences.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430750 Sun, 04 May 2008 16:31:36 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430621 Anonymous : Correct. I know a lot of people had tough time getting this removed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430621 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:56:51 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20414399 Turbocpe : I assume this is due to Qwest's use of Interleaving. It used to be something that could be removed, per connection, if you got the right person in Qwest and your line was ideal. Otherwise, it's there as error correction.

Correct?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20414399 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:44:01 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20413785 devans999 : here are 3 VOIP providers, not the most variable of sites, but the rest of the systems are work related, and I didn't feel like editing out info from the pics. You can obviously see when I switched..;)
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20413785 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:33:59 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20413666 drslash : Can you post a tracert to show latency?
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said by Anonymous See Profile :

Oh and provide service to majority of customers at least, not offer the highest tier to maybe 10% and advertise 20 Mbit to everyone.
I'm not exactly the Qwest fan, but this really isn't exactly an issue soley to Qwest. It's part of the DSL technology in place. DSL is distance sensitive. The further you are away from the DSLAM, the less speed options you have available. This isn't a Qwest issue, but a DSL technology issue.

While I know it's not as simple as throwing a switch when Mediacom upgrades their services from 1.5mbps, 3mbps, 8mbps, (well, it's just a configuration file, but the network must also be able to handle the increased speeds) I think for cable, it's easier to do that than it is for DSL to do the same. With cable, your line distance really isn't a factor with speeds, but with DSL, line distance is an enormous factor.

With DSL, you either have to deploy a remote terminal, or you have start using newer technology to get past the distance limitations.

By the way, Anonymous, I'm pretty sure you know this already. But I'm sure there are many who may not.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20386599 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:02:10 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20386314 marigolds :
said by drslash See Profile :

said by marigolds See Profile :

As of this month, the service should be available in all 23 cities.
So, if you do not have it yet, you are not getting it.
Thanks for the info.

What was your source for information? The Gazette article with the Qwest spokesperson said IC/CR by year end.
PC Magazine had an article on it and I also went over several Qwest news releases and their rate card page.
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said by marigolds See Profile :

As of this month, the service should be available in all 23 cities.
So, if you do not have it yet, you are not getting it.
Thanks for the info.

What was your source for information? The Gazette article with the Qwest spokesperson said IC/CR by year end.
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Since I did not see it mentioned in there, the upload is 768kbps.
Obviously the price is $10 more without phone service.

Here's the city list:
•Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson
•Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Ft. Collins
•Idaho: Boise
•Iowa: Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
•Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul
•Nebraska: Omaha
•New Mexico: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces
•Oregon: Portland, Salem, Bend, Eugene
•Utah: Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George
•Washington: Seattle, Vancouver

Qwest will only be launching the service in these markets and will not be launching in any additional markets until at least 2011. As of this month, the service should be available in all 23 cities.
So, if you do not have it yet, you are not getting it.
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I wish Qwest would start competing. Offer nationwide phone service for $29.99 and these plans should be a good start. Oh and provide service to majority of customers at least, not offer the highest tier to maybe 10% and advertise 20 Mbit to everyone.

I just did an address service check and I can get 7 Mbit service...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385243 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:35:53 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385200 drslash :
said by devans999 See Profile :

I setup an install for next week for the 12mbs service. I figure if it's good, then it's more speed for only 5 bucks more than mediacom. If it's bad, then I have no commitment, and maybe after a few months, mediacom might offer me a deal to go back.
Keep us posted. I will be interested in seeing speed tests and tracerts on this service.
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said by tsduke See Profile :

said by aaronfitz See Profile :

All the speeds, naturally, are in megabits, not megabytes.
All ISP's advertised speeds are in MBPS so this measurement isn't anything new.
I know, but see the article

The new services slated for 23 of Qwest's top markets will offer transfer speeds of up to 20 megabytes per second, the company said.

Two levels of service are planned, the 20-megabyte-per-second Qwest Connect Quantum and the the 12 Mbps Qwest Titanium.
This is good news for people looking for speeds which directly compete with the speeds that Mediacom has right now, but it's not FTTP with "super high-speed fiber-optic Internet services" that I almost crapped myself about thinking was going to be available here after reading the first two sentences :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20384601 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:43:10 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20384538 drslash : The 12mbps service will take on Mediacom directly. It looks like the internet and phone bundle will be priced the same as Mediacom internet and phone.
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said by aaronfitz See Profile :

All the speeds, naturally, are in megabits, not megabytes.
All ISP's advertised speeds are in MBPS so this measurement isn't anything new.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20384340 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:34:58 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20384070 jomama : I see no mention of building out any fiber further into rural areas either. Qwest's biggest failure is their inability to deliver all services to all customers.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20384070 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:37:13 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20383584 aaronfitz : Shoddy reporting. It's just repeated marketing-speak from Qwest, with an added speed inaccuracy. I should've known better than to get excited from the first couple of sentences.

All the speeds, naturally, are in megabits, not megabytes.

I also wouldn't call this a "fiber-optic Internet service" as the fiber only runs Qwest's backend, and the final connection between the RT/CO and you is still a flavor of DSL...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20383584 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:04:12 EDT Re: [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20382059 devans999 : This is available in my area of west des moines, I think I'll give it a shot. my node on mediacom is really starting to suffer in the evenings. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20382059 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:59:00 EDT [IA] Alternative option to mediacom in the works! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20379826 mccvip : Check out this news story from Cedar Rapids Gazette. I know I'll be signing up for it!

Qwest Communications is planning "super high-speed" fiber-optic Internet services in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids by the end of the year.

The new services slated for 23 of Qwest's top markets will offer transfer speeds of up to 20 megabytes per second, the company said.

Two levels of service are planned, the 20-megabyte-per-second Qwest Connect Quantum and the the 12 Mbps Qwest Titanium.

With Qwest Connect Quantum, a two-hour movie can be downloaded in as little as 6 minutes, and 30 songs can be downloaded in as little as one minute. The service will be offered at $99.99 per month for customers who buy it in a bundled package of telephone and Internet service. It is recommended for uses such as streaming video, high-resolution photography, file-sharing and online gaming.

Qwest Connect Titanium will be offered at a bundled price of $46.99 per month. The company touts it as the "best value available in the Qwest residential service region." It is recommended for uses such as music and video downloading.

Both services will cost $10 extra monthly if purchased independently.

Previously, Qwest's highest-speed Internet package was the 7-megabyte-per-second Qwest Connect Platinum package.

The services are part of Qwest's ongoing "fiber to the neighborhood" network expansion. The company has committed to spend up to $300 million to bring the latest fiber-optic technology to customers, according to Dan Yost, executive vice president of product for the company.

The services have so far been introduced in two Iowa communities, Clive and West Des Moines, according to Qwest spokeswoman Kara Neuverth.

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