nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ
 ·Comcast
1 edit | Verizon says I can have others bandwith when not in use?
I called Verizon today about a connection issue, and they said that my service was upgraded (after i called about upgrading to 7.1mbps or FiOS) to a service that allows me to used others bandwidth when it is not in use. I didn't think that sounded right, but I did question it (i want faster internet) he says it will go up to 7.1mbps or higher.
Anybody have any insight as to whether this exists? |
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Smith6612
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join:2008-02-01
united state
 ·Dish Network
 ·Verizon Online DSL
·FrontierNet Intern..
| Well, there is the 7.1Mbps speed, but that's about it. Otherwise, he's probably talking about in congested areas where there may not be enough bandwidth for use. Basically saying, if your area has a lack of bandwidth, everyone is pulling into everyone's bandwidth and slowing everyone down, but if your area has left over bandwidth that is just sitting there, idling, you can get your full bandwidth speed. I'm wondering if he was thinking about PowerBoost though, as that sounds like it as that's what PowerBoost does. |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ | reply to nate1234
well, I don't know, but currently my speeds have been slow (2000kbps). Maybe some new tech. I used to get 2900-3100kbps (last week). |
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Smith6612
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join:2008-02-01
united state | Well, can you post up a speed test and a line quality test for us? That should tell us what is probably gumming things up there. |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ
·Comcast
| reply to nate1234
look at my other post
»[modem/router] Modem Upgrade?
and the line test
»/testhistory/1575613/c6e84
Juniper ERX as last hop |
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Smith6612
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join:2008-02-01
united state | Oh, ok, so I guess we have already gotten you situated as to why your speeds are crummy. I don't remember people from topic to topic  |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ | reply to nate1234
but what do you think about the other peoples bandwidth thing?
My area is South Jersey (Burlington county) It is not a particularly congested (internet wise) area, its mostly comcast. |
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Smith6612
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join:2008-02-01
united state | Mostly, I honestly think it's not true, but in a sense it is. It all depends on how you look at it. |
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