Roop
join:2003-11-15
Ottawa, ON
 ·Cybersurf Corporat..
| 3web in ottawa?
I have a few question for those of you on 3web (via rogers cable) in ottawa:
1. how often does your ip address change?
2. are any tcp ports blocked (specifically 25)
3. is it true that there is no throttling and no caps?
4. is anyone on the 16mbit service getting that speed?
5. can i keep my rogers cable and 3web at the same time (at least for a transition period so i don't go down) |
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Stinkfoot
join:2007-01-04
Nepean, ON | Hi,
1. Once in 2 years with their cable service
2. Dunno, don't know how to tell
3. Evidently, but i don't torrent anyways.
4. ?
5. I would imagine yes. |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0
 ·Rogers Hi-Speed
Host:
Rogers
Bell Canada
| Out of order ...
#4
From this page ...
»https://highspeed.3web.com/english/HighS···East.jsp
Platinum is the equivalent of Extreme service, not Extreme Plus service, so max speed is 10Mbps down, and 1Mbps up
Gold is the equivalent of Express Service, 7/800.
So, to answer question 4, no, but you should get the full 10Mbps speed.
#2
Blocked ports - don't know, but if any, expect port 25 to be blocked
#3
There is no throttling. And as far as I know, no caps
#5
IF you buy / rent a separate modem for 3web. Each service is identified by the modem's MAC address, not by any login as done by DSL. Also, while you can have 2 modems on the same piece of cable, you should only connect one at any time unless your signal strength is excellent.
#1
IP addresses usually only change on cable as the result of a power down or lease expiry. It's rare for them to change "on the fly". Normally, lease expiry will just reassign your existing IP. |
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elwoodblues
Elwood Blues
join:2006-08-30
Toronto, ON | reply to Roop
I just looked at the website, and it looks like you get extreme PLUS for 4 bucks a month more ($37).
WOW, something to think about... |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0 | I don't see extreme plus on the 3web website!
Where is that? Their site is screwed up ... in one place it says on a page that it's 42.95 and elsewhere it's 39.95 (probably from a different page). |
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elwoodblues
Elwood Blues
join:2006-08-30
Toronto, ON | My bad, if I sign up for their LD plan I get it for for $37.95.
BUT.. Instead of a flat rate I sign up for the per minute billing... (the site crashes when I pick a LD package so I don't know if there are any "network fees" |
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Roop
join:2003-11-15
Ottawa, ON
·Cybersurf Corporat..
| on »www.get3web.com/highspeed/highsp···=hsindex
it has platinum and it says it's at 16mbit?
it has gold as the 10mbit option.
it's only like 40something if you don't get their long distance service (Which i wont). $40ish is less than i pay for 10mbit right now... |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0 | Yeah, you can't believe their front page. That's for the services they hope to provide  |
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geestring
join:2004-07-10 | it seems that there are caps?
can anyone with the service confirm this information... |
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igsjake
VIP
join:2002-11-13
Ottawa, ON | reply to Roop
No caps, no throttling, no port blocking.
Rogers has yet to throttle TPIA reseller cable customers...probably waiting to see what the fallout from Bell doing such is. |
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sbrook
Premium,Mod
join:2001-12-14
H0H 0H0 | reply to geestring
WHy not call them and find out? I understand that their sales team response is much quicker than support. |
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geestring
join:2004-07-10 | oh, i was just reading the other threads... the guy called and the support said there was a limit. |
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MATA7
join:2005-05-29
Mississauga, ON
1 edit | i just call 3web and they toll me they have 100GB Caps and if you pass 100GB they may suspend your account
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I HATE ROGERS AND BELL |
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MATA7
join:2005-05-29
Mississauga, ON | i call again and speak to a different guy on CS and i got the same answer
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I HATE ROGERS AND BELL |
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Scoop
join:2006-08-05
Ottawa, ON | And if you call again you'll likely get a different answer. Wait until you have to deal with tech support. Good luck!  |
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geestring
join:2004-07-10 | reply to geestring
so is there any way to get the real answers? |
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PropellerHead
@nortelnetworks.com
| In Ottawa, Gold is 7M/512K, Platinum is 10M/800K on Rogers.
Home Phone premium is *ONLY* available with the 7M/512K service. I tried 6-ways to Sunday to get them to give me Platinum service with HPP...no dice.
Faster speeds are ONLY available in the East via Cogeco (16/1M)
Rule of thumb...figure out whose plant CIA is overlaying and look up their packages.
PH |
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jyeung
inspiration reality
Premium
join:2004-03-30
North York, ON | Umm..you sure? The rep said platinum is $10 extra for the CIA bundle.
- Jason |
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CFoo
join:2008-03-19
Nepean, ON
1 edit | reply to Roop
Just wondering if anyone has gone over the 100GB limit and if there was any repercussions from 3Web? I have read that people are warned (by 3Web tech support)they will be cut off but has it actually happened? |
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ciaBAD
join:2006-11-21
Gatineau, QC | reply to Roop
Stay away from 3web (CIA or whatever else they are calling themselves) check the BBB and past comments from me and you will see why. |
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