DOCSIS 3.0 Available in metrowest Massachusetts in Comcast HSI

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:15:32 EDT

anon : oh... cause i thought they tested it weeks before then launched

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:27:48 EDT

said by crf250 :

how long before they launch it do they start testing it in your area>?

There is no real time table on how long they test D3 in one area before they launch a new speed tier for them speeds. It all depends, but i would say withen 1-2 month max they will have a D3 speed tier out, but it could also be sooner. They just like to run alot of test before launching something like this so they have a good feel for it being stable with there network.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:16:47 EDT

anon : how long before they launch it do they start testing it in your area>?

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Gaithersburg, MD

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:13:40 EDT

ericweiner : Just got the SIK and installed it. Docsis 3 working in Gaithersburg, MD

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:45:08 EDT

madden2k5 :

said by Smallfry7 :

said by somms8 :

Don't really feel like arguing with ya bud but the number(s) just don't lie! :p

BTW: Have been on the Performance Plus Svc 8mg tier forever and had bursts of @30Mb/s down previously w/SB6120 no bonding but those speeds have now doubled due to the bonded downstream channels now avail today! :D

I understand. However, how are you getting the 50mb connection without paying for it? That is why I asked :D.

Hes getting it because it just launched, and its in the testing stages, so customers will get free access to atleast powerboost speeds like that until they start selling that speed tier in there area. So enough with all the questions, he has no reason to lie.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:18:51 EDT

st4t1c : i've had 20/2 service for about 3 months. the site just recently started listing blast as such. does that mean 50 is to follow soon? i'm still on ds2 hardware in the Santa Cruz, CA area.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:29:58 EDT

Smallfry7 :

I understand. However, how are you getting the 50mb connection without paying for it? That is why I asked :D.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:54 EDT

somms8 :

said by Smallfry7 :

said by somms8 :

Not sure who told you that but it is here now in Utah...early XMAS present maybe ;)

Are you paying for it? Is it rolled out to all of Utah? How did you convince a tech to sign you up?

I'm quite sure it isn't here because they are still charging the $10 fee for blast.

Don't really feel like arguing with ya bud but the number(s) just don't lie! :p

BTW: Have been on the Performance Plus Svc 8mg tier forever and had bursts of @30Mb/s down previously w/SB6120 no bonding but those speeds have now doubled due to the bonded downstream channels now avail today! :D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:42:49 EDT

Smallfry7 :

said by somms8 :

Not sure who told you that but it is here now in Utah...early XMAS present maybe ;)

Are you paying for it? Is it rolled out to all of Utah? How did you convince a tech to sign you up?

I'm quite sure it isn't here because they are still charging the $10 fee for blast.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:53:25 EDT

somms8 :

said by Smallfry70 :

I was told that Ultra and 50meg coming to Utah by the beginning of 2010. It shouldn't be here yet.

Not sure who told you that but it is here now in Utah...early XMAS present maybe ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:37:34 EDT

anon : I was told that Ultra and 50meg coming to Utah by the beginning of 2010. It shouldn't be here yet.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:10:25 EDT

anon : anyone know when sacramento is getting doc 3

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:11:41 EDT

anon :

Comcast just rebooted my SB6120 up to bonded downstream channels this morn in SLC, UT!

Re: I would die to have uploads like those....

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:05 EDT

StefanB : Oh wow thats cool, im on a business account with the 6120, no bonding channels yet... hope to be getting it soon.. thanks for the info!

StefanB

Re: I would die to have uploads like those....

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:44:12 EDT

anon : 33014, I have the 6120. info has 4 channels, blue light is on, speed has doubled.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:33:30 EDT

MADx : I just received an email today saying that DOCSIS 3.0 is available in the Richmond, IN area, but will not go live until next week when the billing codes are updated.

Re: I would die to have uploads like those....

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:13 EDT

StefanB :

said by blusgt :

It's on in Miami Lakes area.

It is? im in Miami Lakes, 33018
How do you know? i haven't received an email or anything from them :(

Re: I would die to have uploads like those....

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:18:04 EDT

anon : It's on in Miami Lakes area.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:44:45 EDT

Smallfry7 : According to Comcast.com and a rep that came over, Blast! speeds and Ultra speeds are NOT available in South Utah County. (At least where I am) Hmm... did they forget about us? I thought that they already rolled out to Utah.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:18:09 EDT

FileShackOrg : I talked to a rep on the phone that claimed to live in canton, mi. He stated they just finished the wiring changes there. He also stated the first spot to get the new speeds will be Sterling Heights, MI.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:58:43 EDT

hussle87 : just out of curiosity are they done rewiring michigan. I heard that you have some old lines.

Re: I would die to have uploads like those....

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:01:59 EDT

italiansmoke : Anyone know when DOCSIS 3.0 is planned to roll out in Michigan? Just curious if anyone might have heard any info or rumors on it.

I would die to have uploads like those....

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:10:58 EDT

anon : Im on att dsl (6/512)... I have Uverse around but the lineup does not nclude Brazilian channels as Comcast does so I'm waiting for docsis 3 with no idea when it will happen in my area (Kendall, Miami). Does anyone knows?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Fayetteville, GA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:54 EDT

sortofageek :

said by dbwilson :

I don't know if the availability list is still being updated ...

It is, thank you. :)

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DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Fayetteville, GA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:19:41 EDT

dbwilson : I don't know if the availability list is still being updated, but DOCSIS 3.0 is available in Fayetteville, GA. I have the 22/5 Ultra service, bonding three downstream channels.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:37:03 EDT

PlanNine : Had to replace an older SB5101 last night due to some, er, damage (was moving equipment and many heavy things crushed the outer plastic).

Only modem I could get quickly locally was a SB6120 and I was oddly surprised to see the blue receive light instead of the green I usually see. Wouldn't have thought they'd have bonding in this area since there is no FIOS anywhere near me.

Speeds seem the same as they've always been which is all I really care about at the moment.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:52 EDT

kucharsk : Thanks - I've now done that. I appreciate the link.

Update: ComcastSteve solved my problem! :D

My upstream symbol rate is now 5.120 Msym/sec as opposed to 2.560 Msym/sec, which makes sense as my rate is now double what it was. ;)

Update 2: Comcast took the network down to "perform upgrades" and since it came back I'm stuck at 2.560 Msym/sec again. :(

Update 3:: ComcastSteve solved my problem, again! :D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:59:17 EDT

netcool : Try the Comcast Direct Forum:

»/forum/comcastdirect

ComcastSteve should be able to help you out.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:20:08 EDT

kucharsk : Alas, in Louisville, CO downstream speeds are fine but upstream speeds are horrid, and Comcast refuses to do anything without charging me for a truck roll.

This is ridiculous as the issue is clearly on their end, as I had rated upload speeds until two or three days ago:

Like others, it sounds like an upstream transmit issue:

Upstream Bonding Channel Value
Channel ID 11
Frequency 30800000 Hz
Ranging Service ID 4187
Symbol Rate 2.560 Msym/sec
Power Level 41 dBmV
Upstream Modulation [3] QPSK [2] 16QAM

Does anyone know a way I can get Comcast to check this without wanting to charge me for it? (You'd think $100/month for net access would be charge enough…)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:56:45 EDT

neufuse : any word of what percentage of Comcast's network is converted to D3 at this point? it was over 25% over a year ago... what's it at now?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:51 EDT

deblin :

said by crf250 :

yo deblin, i heard not till december 16th... someone correct me if i am wrong

Cool, that's perfect! We probably won't be moving into a home in the area until early/mid January anyway :)

Having 22/5 out here will definitely reduce the pain of leaving my 25/25 FiOS *cries*
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:02:11 EDT

anon : yo deblin, i heard not till december 16th... someone correct me if i am wrong

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:33:23 EDT

deblin : Wasn't directly specifically at you, no, I just replied to the main/first post as it wasn't related to a current discussion :)

So based on that list, it looks like they've only done the bay area and down near L.A.

Is there any information on planned rollouts? I guess I will just have to give Comcast Business a call one of these days and just find out what is actually available from their side.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:35 EDT

sortofageek : If you are asking me, everything I find gets a link added to the first post of this thread.

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:03 EDT

deblin : My apologies if this is buried somewhere in this enormous thread, but is there a DOCSIS 3.0 rollout schedule posted somewhere?

Or does anyone know when El Dorado Hills and Folsom California will get DOCSIS 3.0?

I'm hoping to get the 22/5 business package, but I don't know if it's even available there ( found one residential prequal that showed it, but another that did not).

Any help/pointers would be appreciated!
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:21 EDT

sortofageek :

said by EG :

said by wah001 :

The only sad part is that the upstream is on 16QAM.

Yeah but the symbol rate is 5.120 Msym/sec.

Can you explain why that is significant? If so, the reason might be more helpful than the statement without the reason. :)
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:25:35 EDT

EG :

said by wah001 :

The only sad part is that the upstream is on 16QAM.

Yeah but the symbol rate is 5.120 Msym/sec.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:32:04 EDT

cracker 52 : Thanks for the reply. I'm still only getting three downstream channels but my speeds are still great, though not quite as good as yours.

I'm also on 16 QAM upstream, but I'm not complaining as I'm getting great upload/powerboost speeds as shown below:

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:16:04 EDT

wah001 : I am bonding on 4 channels and have been since I bought the modem while they were testing.

The only sad part is that the upstream is on 16QAM.

Downstream Bonding Channel Value
Channel ID 1 2 3 4
Frequency 579000000 Hz 585000000 Hz 591000000 Hz 597000000 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB
Downstream Modulation QAM256 QAM256 QAM256 QAM256
Power Level 5 dBmV 3 dBmV 4 dBmV 4 dBmV

Upstream Bonding Channel Value
Channel ID 1
Frequency 23600000 Hz
Ranging Service ID 3529
Symbol Rate 5.120 Msym/sec
Power Level 40 dBmV
Upstream Modulation [3] QPSK [3] 16QAM
Ranging Status Success

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:55:24 EDT

cracker 52 : I'm curious as to whether you're getting all four bonded channels. And did you have three prior to the boost in download speeds?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Turned on in Champaign, IL

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:03:23 EDT

posthaste : Yes, it's an SB6120.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Turned on in Champaign, IL

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:53:32 EDT

Chris 313 :

said by posthaste :

DOCSIS 3.0 was turned on in Champaign, IL, a couple of nights ago.

We're still on the legacy 10/1 tier (leftover from two years ago when this was InsightBB territory).

However, the Power Boost is still very nice.

What modem do you have? SB6120?

DOCSIS 3.0 Turned on in Champaign, IL

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:29:01 EDT

posthaste : DOCSIS 3.0 was turned on in Champaign, IL, a couple of nights ago.

We're still on the legacy 10/1 tier (leftover from two years ago when this was InsightBB territory).

However, the Power Boost is still very nice.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:40:15 EDT

wah001 : Ok did a speed test and here are the shocking results!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:10:10 EDT

lyulyok : North Seattle, stable for 4 days becides the lost DHCP lease to the Netgear router (still investigating). Speeds are as promised:

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:29:39 EDT

ophelan : Tallahassee, FL has joined the DOCSIS 3.0 crowd in the last day or two, it would appear. I'm diggin' the new blue light.

San Jose DOCSIS 3 speeds slowing down

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:02:00 EDT

Ulmo : When I first got 50/10 service, I got 50/10 speeds consistently for months. Now, I just tested at 26/10, and that's better than I've been getting on average for the last 2 months or so. So, it's still really good, but slowing down.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Clovis, CA

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:16:04 EDT

d1gw33d : Yeah I don't know whats up. I do have a heavily discounted account for various reasons. (HD DVR, HBO+Showtime, 1 HD DVR, 3 regular boxes, Voice, 16/2 Blast for $140/mo.)

After back and forth with Comcast regarding this I just gave up but however I've confirmed in the Comcast Direct forum that I do in fact have the 22 / 5 config loaded in my D2 EMTA.

Speed tests confirm it.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:37:30 EDT

Zifnab : Call 1-800-COMCAST and ask the rep?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:03:57 EDT

mikedz4 : how do i find out if docsis 3.0 is available in weirton,wv?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:35:48 EDT

anon : I live in the North Montrose area of Houston and own a SB6120 Docsis 3.0 ready modem. I am on the top of the line tier of residential service. For the past couple of weeks it looks like I am getting Docsis 3.0 level speeds.

The funny thing is that my neighbor and I have had a horrific time with our service and had to resort to filing FCC and City of Houston complaints regarding our service which was awful. I am on the 16/2 tier and before I would often get speeds as low as 0.50 Mb/s.

Anyway, this is my latest result. My receive light on my SB6120 is blue meaning I have a bonded connection.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:13:49 EDT

PGHammer :

said by wah001 :

Comcast finally sent me the mail informing me that DOCSIS 3 is now available on the Eastern Shore of MD. They have been testing for a while and I have been channel bonding since I hooked up a new Motorola SB6120.

I gave them a call and managed to get the Extreme 50/10 plan for just $49 a month for 12 months :-)

That's less than I was paying for the 16/2 plan.

That's Just Plain Wrong (JPW).
The only CHSI promo I'm seeing in the Beltway Region is $30/month for twelve months for Blast. (Yes; both Ultra and Extreme 50 are available in parts, but not all, of the Beltway Region.)

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:24:59 EDT

mark925 : Here in Merced.. Technician just left a little bit ago. Loving the speed upgrade:

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Greensboro, MD

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:19:42 EDT

wah001 : Comcast finally sent me the mail informing me that DOCSIS 3 is now available on the Eastern Shore of MD. They have been testing for a while and I have been channel bonding since I hooked up a new Motorola SB6120.

I gave them a call and managed to get the Extreme 50/10 plan for just $49 a month for 12 months :-)

That's less than I was paying for the 16/2 plan.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:27:35 EDT

mikedz4 : when will the pittsburgh area have ultra speeds? How much more a month will it be on top of the $159/month package?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:39:53 EDT

Len31 : When oh when will I get DOCSIS 3.0 in SW Florida. No answers from COMCAST. Is there a schedule anywhere?????

SB6120 ready and waiting

Len

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Clovis, CA

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:15 EDT

CableModemus :

said by d1gw33d :

Correct except I pay more than the lower tier customers... It's not like I was getting Blast for free. 6/1 and 8/2 customers get upgraded with no cost increase.

Oh and thanks for the powerboost translation. I was wondering what the powerboost speeds are...

For some reason 3 different techs' aren't able to schedule truck rolls... the "system" is telling them my market only has 50/10 and no 22/5. Sigh.

This is the hardest I've had to try to get a company to take more money from me...

*update* Well no one at Comcast was able to schedule a truck to come out due to an "error in the system" and I was told to call back tomorrow...

Has anyone in the Fresno/Clovis area gotten a D3 modem yet?! If so how?

*update 2* Contacted comcast by "live chat" and that rep was able to schedule a truck roll for this weekend. $20/month increase over my current Blast! tier plus $5/month modem lease fee though I was able to get that waived in addition to the $24.95 install fee.

It should be $10 more than you pay now. These are the prices with one other product.

42.95(Performance 6 or 12)
52.95(Performance Plus or Blast) - Blast (D3 areas with pre d3 upgrades)
62.95(Blast or Ultra) - Ultra only in D3
99.95 Extreme

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:19 EDT

CableModemus : Order the cheapest basic cable. It might actually be cheaper due to the price structure..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:38:28 EDT

CableModemus : Yes in a sense you are correct. Once the CMTS goes D3 the 12M and 16M subs can be load balanced into any of the four channels dedicated to D3.

This results in fewer people sharing the same channel/bandwidth and should bring greater consistency to the performance of all tiers.

Congestion is still a potential problem but it is much less likely.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:13 EDT

madden2k5 : Well it will be awhile before we see anymore then 10mbps on upstream from a cable isp. Best luck is for people who have option of fios.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:39:17 EDT

Cjaiceman : Right, but you still have acknowledgment packets coming in from your upstream TCP packets, and you have the data coming in from the server about all the other players as well.

I was just simply stating I haven't seen any noticeable change when using downstream channel bonding. I will however be very interested when they implement upstream channel bonding if it has any significant change on latency, only time will tell... (And I hope they hurry up as I want some more upstream, 10mbps isn't enough :D)
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:14:27 EDT

madden2k5 : Well since no cable isp has yet to bond any upstream channels, then using d3 has no effect on gaming. Because hosting games is mostly about your upstream speed then downstream, and we all know D3 is only bonding downstream atm.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:18 EDT

Cjaiceman : As far as gaming goes I haven't really seen any difference in ping times going up to the SB6120 with bonded channels than I did with my SB5100.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:26:30 EDT

mattlwil : Is the verdict still out on whether or not packet bonding will affect gaming or not?

I believe some of the gamers were wanting the 22/5 file pushed to their D2's for unbonded gaming packets with the higher UL.

Would be nice to see a 37/10 tier. DL stats are just an oooh, ahhh for me :-)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:58 EDT

anon : i heard Sacramento was not getting it until December>... but on the site it does how ever have performance as 12 megs... and i was told when that happens its a sign of doc 3 coming out soon?? i don't know

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:43 EDT

d1gw33d : Don't hold your breathe. I've been on the phone with them for 45 mins today and now they're telling me the 22/5 tier isn't available till December 16th in Fresno/Clovis.

I had 2 calls to CS trying to get the new modem/tier and both stated a "bug" in the system wasn't allowing them to schedule truck rolls.

Later that night I did a Live Chat via the website and had little issue, scheduling a tech to come out Sat. Nov 7th between 9am-12pm.

I called today to confirm and the rep stated there is no appointment scheduled. After back and forth and much hold time they're telling me it isn't available till December. WTF?!

*update* What it looks like has happened is they have bumped up everyones speeds to DOCSIS 3.0 tiers but are not offering the Ultra/Extreme tiers till mid December. Boo.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 & eMTA modems available?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:53 EDT

Goober : There are combo units out there and have been for a short little while at least. Your area may or may not have them though, so you'd need to ask.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:07 EDT

Goober : You're going to love it.

My old cable provider (WOW) screwed things up, which caused my install to get delayed by a week. I thought I was going to lose my mind.

DOCSIS 3.0 & eMTA modems available?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:48:58 EDT

cghh : I currently have an SB6120 Docsis 3 modem plus a separate eMTA for CDV. Are there any combo modems out there yet that are supported by Comcast? I understand that this would have to be something rented from them, since they don't allow user-owned eMTAs.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:53 EDT

mark925 :

said by Goober :

Well, real life results show that there are varying levels of powerboost on the extreme tier. I'd rather rely on actual observation than some theoretical/philosophical assertion.

Maybe Comcast decided that I'm particularly special and decided to make an exception just for me.

Here's the thread showing my netmeter graphs. It still happens to this day. »Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

If not powerboost, then what is it?

Interesting graphs.... My install is now next Wednesday instead of tomorrow (Grr....). Only upside of that is that I'm actually off next Wednesday so I won't need to get out of work to meet the installer. Can't wait! :D
:D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:50:00 EDT

DToX69 : I can hit 120Mbit+ easy and I peaked out at 135Mbit for a brief time

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the graph is 5 minutes long anyone that knows Newsleecher will know this, no powerboost here

Fixed margin blowout. ~sorto'

Click to enlarge

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:24:27 EDT

Goober : Well, real life results show that there are varying levels of powerboost on the extreme tier. I'd rather rely on actual observation than some theoretical/philosophical assertion.

Maybe Comcast decided that I'm particularly special and decided to make an exception just for me.

Here's the thread showing my netmeter graphs. It still happens to this day. »Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

If not powerboost, then what is it?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:20:14 EDT

stryfe : Have any of you guys been upgraded yet?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:40:46 EDT

anon : does anyone know why on the site it says that ultra is available to me but when i call they say it hasn't been rolled out to me yet... does this mean that if its on the site its close to launching?? thanks

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:39:07 EDT

EG :

said by Goober :

said by EG :

B.T.W., the Extreme tier is 50/10 sustained and does not have the Powerboost feature.

I think it actually does have powerboost. Anecdotal comments from others on this board appears to support that. My personal experience supports it as well (only on the download for me though). I posted in an earlier thread Netmeter graphs showing download powerboost in Extreme.

It's not supposed to nor is it advertised to. Any of the advertising that I've ever seen states that Ultra has the Powerboost feature and Extreme does not.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:01:44 EDT

mark925 : Just got off the phone with Comcast and 50/10 is available here in Merced. The rep told me that they have a "50/10 Extreme" which is $139/mo and "Extreme" which is $117/mo. I went ahead and just changed my order to the Extreme from 30/7.

To make the change they had to redo my order for some reason and said they'd have to get me a new date. The woman on the phone had to try and get ahold of a supervisor to give me a date since the system didn't give her one, so she's going to call me tomorrow about the date and hopefully I can keep the 6th.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:33:47 EDT

Goober :

said by EG :

B.T.W., the Extreme tier is 50/10 sustained and does not have the Powerboost feature.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:18 EDT

EG :

said by mark925 :

I ordered mine online (30/7)...

W.I.W., there is no 30/7 tier. Sounds like it is really the 22/5 sustained Ultra tier with Powerboost bursts to 30/7. Marketing ya know ;)

B.T.W., the Extreme tier is 50/10 sustained and does not have the Powerboost feature.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Merced, CA

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:13 EDT

mark925 : In Merced here... got the email yesterday saying that the higher speeds are available. I ordered mine online (30/7)...but wasn't aware of the 50/10 until I read this here. I'll call them today and find out if I can get the 50/10. I got my install scheduled for Friday morning. :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:26:58 EDT

kucharsk : There's a slot in the Best Buy in Broomfield, CO for the SB6120s but they were either sold out or never received any.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:45:59 EDT

CrysDark : I don't think it's worth 80 dollars a month for 22/5. 16/2 is just fine for me. All it's going to do is make me take about half as long to reach the monthly cap.

I'll pass until (hopefully) the prices come down. U-verse is cheaper and expanding in our area so we should get some of those competitive market rates soon

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:49:17 EDT

jblues :

said by brianstretch :

FWIW, I saw SB6120 modems in the Ann Arbor Best Buy store today. DOCSIS 3 is coming soon to Michigan?

I saw them in the Allen Park, MI store yesterday as well. Asked the guy and of course he was clueless (well he should've been I guess...he doesn't work for Comcast.)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Modesto/Patterson, CA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:59:50 EDT

anon : anyone got any new info on sacramento rollout???

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Clovis, CA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:15:05 EDT

d1gw33d : Correct except I pay more than the lower tier customers... It's not like I was getting Blast for free. 6/1 and 8/2 customers get upgraded with no cost increase.

Oh and thanks for the powerboost translation. I was wondering what the powerboost speeds are...

For some reason 3 different techs' aren't able to schedule truck rolls... the "system" is telling them my market only has 50/10 and no 22/5. Sigh.

This is the hardest I've had to try to get a company to take more money from me...

*update* Well no one at Comcast was able to schedule a truck to come out due to an "error in the system" and I was told to call back tomorrow...

Has anyone in the Fresno/Clovis area gotten a D3 modem yet?! If so how?

*update 2* Contacted comcast by "live chat" and that rep was able to schedule a truck roll for this weekend. $20/month increase over my current Blast! tier plus $5/month modem lease fee though I was able to get that waived in addition to the $24.95 install fee.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Modesto/Patterson, CA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:42:56 EDT

xstation20 : Received email stating that "fastest fast" is now available in my area. I'm on the performance tier.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Fresno, CA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:26:46 EDT

AVonGauss : Not that I'm begrudging you getting an upgrade to Ultra, but the other way of thinking about it would be is that you got your upgrade earlier than everyone else when you went from 8/2 to 16/2...

Marketing Translation:

20/4 is 16/2
30/7 is 22/5

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Fresno, CA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:44:17 EDT

d1gw33d : Yeah I just got the email as well for Clovis, CA (Fresno) and the new options on the website are only 20/4 and 30/7 with powerboost...?! Why aren't we getting 22/5 and 50/10?

*update*

The rep on the phone is telling me they have to do a truck roll to get the new DOCSIS 3 modem (he waived the charge) and it would cost me $20/month more to upgrade to 22/5 from my BLAST! tier. He is telling me that Fresno/Clovis does in fact have 22/5 and 50/10.

I find it kind of crappy that all the lower tier's get a "free" upgrade in speed yet the Blast tier stays the same...blast should be an auto bump to 22/5.

I'm going to call the local Comcast office and see what they say.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Fresno, CA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:45:24 EDT

alamony :

said by CrysDark :

Comcast chat is telling me it's available in The No (Fresno).

I'm working out how to get a modem now...

Ugh I am going to try again in the morning to get an english rep. They say we have it, and it is available. But she is telling me it's $20 more a month for the Ultra tier over my Blast! tier, which isn't making any sense. The e-mail I got a few months ago said the upgrade was free?!?1

I got the same offer $20 more for ultra but i wanted Extreme. So now I pay $117 per month with Extreme only. The tech had to come and deliver a Ambit 3.0 modem. Its fast. »results.speedtest.comcast.net/re···1012.png

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:41:20 EDT

anon : well i was thinking if the site says it available, then maybe it is close to being launched?? maybe a couple weeks away?? any input?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:23:12 EDT

greatscott : I'm near Sacramento (95616), I just called and they said the Ultra tier is not available in my area also. But comcast.com says that it is available, I guess that's just a mistake.

I just realized that comcast isn't charging me for the rental modem. So if I did upgrade to the Ultra tier, I would have to exchange my modem for a D3 compatible one and they would probably start charging me $5 a month in addition to the $10 more a month for the Ultra.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:54:12 EDT

anon : they told me the same thing when i called man.... i had my hopes up... guess its coming soon though

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:37:00 EDT

kilometers :

said by crf250 :

im hearing that Sacramento does not have it now... and that the site says it does and it is a glitch??? anyone aware of this

I just spoke with a rep. She told me that they are currently working on making it available to my area and that it showing the docsis 3 speeds on my address was just a glitch. She said they would email me as soon as it's available but couldn't give a time frame.

So I guess since Comcast is planning on upgrading their whole footprint this could be either before the end of this year or sometime next year. But seeing the speeds listed on my address tells me they must be setting up the billing system for it and preparing a launch sometime soon.

I'm in the 95835 area of Sac.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:12:02 EDT

anon : im hearing that Sacramento does not have it now... and that the site says it does and it is a glitch??? anyone aware of this

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:47:59 EDT

madden2k5 :

said by hussle87 :

even the 12/2 tier?

in the next few years yes, because they all will be working to make everyone use bonded channels to help stop all slowdowns, and etc. Even if your on there lower tiers. I can almost put money on it that anyone in a D3 area for comcast even on the lower speed tiers, if they have a D3 modem there atleast bonding 2 downstream channels.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:29:52 EDT

hussle87 : even the 12/2 tier?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:58:04 EDT

anon : i was told for ultra it was extra... i should be getting the upgrade for free?... i pay close to 70 a month cause i have just internet

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:20:22 EDT

madden2k5 :

said by hussle87 :

but won't people on one downstream channel be almost as good as getting a D3 modem because some people are using bonded channels.

It might but then it might not. Because then if your on that one channel that there pulling the most off of then you will still see the slowdowns. Another thing withen the next 2 years most of all cable company's providing D3 service will be making all there customers move to D3 modems to continue using there service.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:05:23 EDT

hussle87 : but won't people on one downstream channel be almost as good as getting a D3 modem because some people are using bonded channels.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:08:07 EDT

madden2k5 :

said by hussle87 :

I have a question when the d3 tiers are launched 22 and 50mbps. will the people on 12 and 16 tiers get better bandwidth because some customers will upgrade to tiers with multiple channels.

Well if your worried about better bandwidth, then get a D3 modem, and when or if D3 is already in your area you should get bonded downstream channels. which will balance your downstream speeds over a few channels, and you will not have really any slowdowns, during peak hours.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:40:20 EDT

hiptechboy : If you have one other comcast service and you pay $62.95 for BLAST,then when D3 comes to your area you should be upgraded to the ultra tier for free.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:38:22 EDT

RR Conductor : I just checked with Comcast on Chat, still no DOCSIS 3.0 up here in Mendocino County, hopefully soon!
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:22:48 EDT

hussle87 : I have a question when the d3 tiers are launched 22 and 50mbps. will the people on 12 and 16 tiers get better bandwidth because some customers will upgrade to tiers with multiple channels.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EDT

anon : Did they really say the upgrade is free? That means I should get it free? I was told ultra is like around 10 bucks more then I'm paying now.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:35:07 EDT

anon : ya it was saying i can get it as well, but fastest fast is saying it not here... lol... :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:27:08 EDT

CrysDark : Comcast chat is telling me it's available in The No (Fresno).

I'm working out how to get a modem now...

Ugh I am going to try again in the morning to get an english rep. They say we have it, and it is available. But she is telling me it's $20 more a month for the Ultra tier over my Blast! tier, which isn't making any sense. The e-mail I got a few months ago said the upgrade was free?!?1

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:31:40 EDT

Cjaiceman : Well, the fastest fast site doesn't even show that Denver is lit up with D3...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:29:52 EDT

Oedipus :

said by CrysDark :

Not showing it live for 93612 on the website. Is it live for all of the No?

Wow really? Give it some time. I think I was just green lit today.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:28:49 EDT

CrysDark : Not showing it live for 93612 on the website. Is it live for all of the No?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:19:00 EDT

anon : right on... :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:07:30 EDT

Oedipus : Rock and roll, looks like 93612 (and surrounding codes, I'm sure) is live with D3.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:03:19 EDT

hussle87 : really I had asked about a D3 emta for the 12/2 tier and was told they will only do that for 22/5 and 50/10 tiers. your lucky!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:12:40 EDT

anon : i hear you harodude.... i am not getting the 4megs upload with powerboost.. i know its not guaranteed but 2megs is not even close..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:46:20 EDT

harodude : I think I will have a D3 eMTA installed in the next few days, and keep Blast as it is...

Really hoping it bumps the UL speed during powerboost!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:19 EDT

anon : i will try direct connect... but i don't think my signals are that far outta wack to make this happen

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:25:17 EDT

hiptechboy : did u check ur signal levels and try connecting the modem directly to your computer?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:03:40 EDT

anon : im on blast

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:53:01 EDT

hiptechboy : what tier are you on? im on the blast and i get exactly 20 and a little over 4

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:52:53 EDT

anon : well on the site it say for BLAST the upload is 4megs with powerboost... i am not seeing nor have i ever seen the 4megs...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:13:36 EDT

greatscott : The new D3 tiers just got added to comcast.com for my area as well. But I doubt they have any compatible modems for me to exchange with yet.

crf250, I'm currently on the Blast tier and I rarely get powerboost on my downloads and never on uploads. I just did a speed test and I get exactly 16Mbps/2Mbps. I wonder I would get any higher speeds with a D3 modem?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:49:19 EDT

anon : yea i see that now to... only problem is im not seeing upload powerboost.. i reset modem and still em at 2megs up

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:41:54 EDT

hiptechboy : well now in my area on comcast.com they have posted the new D3 tiers. i guess the next will be to send the emails,letters, and update the fastest fast site.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:09 EDT

anon : on the fastest fast site it doesn't say it is available, but phone reps say it is? can anyone explain this to me? and my speeds haven't changed

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:56:55 EDT

DToX69 : Speeds at 5AM

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:04:34 EDT

Oedipus :

said by csaites :

Modem updated Sunday night in Los Banos, Ca. Download increased not upload. More than likely the early stages as there website still does not offer D3

What tier are you on?

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Los Banos, CA

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:27:54 EDT

csaites : Modem updated Sunday night in Los Banos, Ca. Download increased not upload. More than likely the early stages as there website still does not offer D3

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:11:46 EDT

hiptechboy : yea just get it if you want. if comcast said its available then just take their word for it. plus don't you have 30 days to try it out?(30 day money back guarantee)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:30:34 EDT

EG :

said by hiptechboy :

i think he's still on a 2.0 modem

O/k.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:22:12 EDT

anon : ya man that is strange... yo eg i cant view that info modem doesnt let me... and haro i dont know what to say man.... comcast told me i can get it right now if i wanted... weird..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:16:39 EDT

hiptechboy : i think he's still on a 2.0 modem

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:11:13 EDT

harodude : I stopped by the office a few mins ago to check if they had the modems available to no avail.

The guy also said that it wasn't supposed to hit Sacramento until Feb of next year.

Strange... Maybe I will try and get a tech out here to install it, if it needs to be done that way.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:05:50 EDT

EG :

said by crf250 :

i called and they said it is available in Sacramento... but im not really seeing any signs of it yet? so im not sure...

Just look in your modem's status pages and see if any bonded downstream channels exist. This way you'll know for sure whether or not you are connected to a D3 CMTS>

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:52:38 EDT

hiptechboy : are you noticing that when you go to speedtest.comcast.net and select san jose as a server then your results are lower than if you select portland,OR? or use speedtest.net. becuz i am having those problems, san jose gives me slower results than farther places or wit speedtest.net

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:04:23 EDT

anon : i called and they said it is available in Sacramento... but im not really seeing any signs of it yet? so im not sure...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:08 EDT

harodude : I actually opted out on D3 for now. I will stop by the office after class and make sure they actually have the modems available

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:49:36 EDT

greatscott : So does Sacramento have D3 yet?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:34:43 EDT

Kxpuc : told by a repair tech (3 mins ago) that 3.0 is time framed for completion by early Summer 2010 in Houston was targeted at the end of the year and pushed back for some unknown reason. i believe it was told to me truthfully since we were half bonding over the PS3/God of War/E3

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:49:50 EDT

DToX69 : Fastest I can get on Comcast so far

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Fixed margin blowout. ~sorto'

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:07:19 EDT

Chaldo : I hope!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:23:57 EDT

dfxmatt : oh, you are correct. When things are *optimal*, yes I see nice speeds pretty much right as you mention if not better. Living right outside of chicago is clearly a benefit to that. However, I still wish there was a guide as to what are appropriate transmit/receive levels (range) on docsis 3 with 3 channel downstream/1 channel up, and likewise for people who have 4 downstream channels. This would help me drill down on what root causes are causing me problems or whether it is just evening network congestion.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:48:03 EDT

brianstretch : FWIW, I saw SB6120 modems in the Ann Arbor Best Buy store today. DOCSIS 3 is coming soon to Michigan?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:31:24 EDT

Cjaiceman : Something must be wrong with your connection then, the 22/5 is provisioned at 24/5.5, and when I had it I was getting about 23.5 down and 5.4 up after powerboost.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:05:32 EDT

dfxmatt : I still wish they actually did 22/5 as promised, but that's not entirely their fault as speedboost games any speed test that isn't bigger than say 150 MB or so, and that some websites/providers/etc/websites can't even handle 22mb transfers. add in tcp overhead and bam, we're lucky if we technically get 18.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:09:37 EDT

Oedipus :

said by hiptechboy :

Sorry about all the posting but i have good new (for my area that is). I just got off the phone with a comcast rep (adding/changing services) and she said that docsis 3.0 should be available tomorrow:D. Only benefit of that technology to me would be channel bonding and increased BLAST! powerboost. unless i decide to upgrade.....

22/5 is luscious, man. Do it. :)

Hopefully the D3 upgrade will come down a few miles south of Stockton. I've been jonesing to try Comcast out again and D3 will push me to finally do it.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:37:52 EDT

hiptechboy : Sorry about all the posting but i have good new (for my area that is). I just got off the phone with a comcast rep (adding/changing services) and she said that docsis 3.0 should be available tomorrow:D. Only benefit of that technology to me would be channel bonding and increased BLAST! powerboost. unless i decide to upgrade.....

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:50:26 EDT

hiptechboy : Yea i've been going through every comcast hsi related post for the past couple of months trying to familiarize myself with the problems and solutions that peoplee have so that i have a better understanding of how things work. Thanks for the adivce :D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:19:36 EDT

EG :

said by hiptechboy :

That is true, but i have also been looking at the transfer rates of file downloads from microsoft, itunes,hp, etc. and they are off by only .03-.01 MB. so this is a pretty reliable test site comcast has setup. i tested upload transfer rates as well

O/k, fair enough.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:02:30 EDT

hiptechboy : That is true, but i have also been looking at the transfer rates of file downloads from microsoft, itunes,hp, etc. and they are off by only .03-.01 MB. so this is a pretty reliable test site comcast has setup. i tested upload transfer rates as well

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:53:39 EDT

EG :

said by hiptechboy :

and the capping has begun...... . it was good whiles it lasted :(

btw. i'm on the blast tier $29.99/6months promo

It may help to stop taking these type of speed test results as being gospel..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:56:29 EDT

anon : how come im next to sacramento and not getting high uploads like hiptech is... sac is supposedly getting it.....

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:36:24 EDT

hiptechboy : and the capping has begun...... . it was good whiles it lasted :(

btw. i'm on the blast tier $29.99/6months promo

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:51:49 EDT

harodude : They want me to go into the local office and pickup the modem...

Do they have combo eMTA/D3 out, or will it be my current eMTA for phone and D3 modem for internet??? I was under the impression these had to be installed by a tech, but maybe things have changed...

And I am back up to speed with Blast...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:35:03 EDT

anon : Ya. I don't know why you guys are saying Sacramento has it. I don't see it in the speed test. They are installing doc3 for u on the 28th? That's weird

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:06:17 EDT

harodude : Sadly, its as if they downgraded me to dial up today...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:20:45 EDT

hiptechboy : actually now it's going to 8mbps(upld)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:16:14 EDT

anon : yo haro and gravy i sure dont think sacramento is showing signs of it yet.... hiptech got 7megs upload, now that is a sign... we will see what the 27th brings us.....

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:43:33 EDT

hiptechboy :

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:43:20 EDT

hiptechboy : just did a reset on my modem and i think this is what you were talking about :D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:58:04 EDT

harodude : 95828 as well. Near Calvine. Currently I'm pushing 2.4MB/s and .2MB/s D/U. What improvement will I gain going to the faster tier, if Blast already exceeds what it's supposed to be

She said they only have the 22mbps available right now, and the 50 is coming later. The earliest available apointment is on the 28th.

I wanted to know if my blast would be upgraded automatically though, or does Comcast maintain the lower levels of service still?
Economy, performance, blast, and now the 22. Any ideas??

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:42:01 EDT

hiptechboy : well a couple of weeks ago i was seeing these results in the morning

but now in the morning(late at night) i only get these results(as in dwnld).

the only problem that i have been having for the past months are in the afternoon and sometimes at night, the speeds would go down to this

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:30:06 EDT

anon : I'm close to Sacramento and I'm not seeing any docsis 3 signs yet. What are your speed test speeds man. Still think we gotta wait till the 27 th..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:50:54 EDT

Gravy_Dave : Harodude, what zip are you in? I'm in 95828 let me know what you find out. Thx

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:38:16 EDT

harodude : Howdy Folks, I'm back!

I just got off the line with Comcast support, and they say that DOCSIS 3.0 is available in my area at this point. They are throwing me on a 39.99/6 month 22mbps w/ free modem. (I DID NOT MENTION PROMO AT ALL FYI -- LOL)

I had no idea they even rolled out D3 yet!?

Can anyone else let me know if this is legit?
They are set to come out on the 28th to install... Hope its no hoax and they have the wrong work order, etc...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:52:07 EDT

anon : i dont know.... im not getting any more then 2.2 up.... well see

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:05:06 EDT

Oedipus :

said by Crf250 :

Just wondering. Cause the first sign of doc 3 being close to launch is extremely high uploads usually, correct me if I'm wrong plz. Like normally 5mbps up or higher.

Whether that's true or not, I was getting 5mbps uploads at a client's house yesterday in southeast Fresno. She's an old lady so I'd imagine she's on the base 6/1(2?) tier.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:37:52 EDT

anon : Just wondering. Cause the first sign of doc 3 being close to launch is extremely high uploads usually, correct me if I'm wrong plz. Like normally 5mbps up or higher.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:50:27 EDT

hiptechboy : 2.75mbps. why?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:23:25 EDT

anon : yo hip what is your upload speed???

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:19:58 EDT

Oedipus : I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I'm kind of surprised that Sacramento doesn't have it already.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:33 EDT

RR Conductor : I hope they get it up here in Mendocino County soon!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:38:37 EDT

anon : i dont think sacramento has gotten signs like that yet... i thought only fresno and Stockton were getting it next week....?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:37:50 EDT

anon : im not sure sacramento is getting it? what makes yall think it is?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:35:37 EDT

Oedipus :

said by Timbaland916 :

Docsis 3.0 will be released in Sacramento as well as most parts of the central valley on Oct 27 2009. Comcast customers will be able to upgrade to either 22mbps or 50mbps

I'll hold you to that promise. ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:59:52 EDT

hiptechboy : yea i'm starting to see my upload increase and my modem changed to a channel other than 1 and 2 for once in over 2 years so something is definitely going up. i'm in the central valley. they also had docsis 3.0plans available online a couple of days ago

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:06:03 EDT

anon : timbaland how u know this>>>>?????

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:21:53 EDT

Timbaland916 : Docsis 3.0 will be released in Sacramento as well as most parts of the central valley on Oct 27 2009. Comcast customers will be able to upgrade to either 22mbps or 50mbps

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:42:31 EDT

madden2k5 : Overtkill, and them people just don't know how much time, effort, and money they are really wasting. I would seriously stop using a pc, if i only had dailup.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:25:19 EDT

Overtkill :

said by madden2k5 :

said by Chaldo :

I can't believe it took them this long to even launch it in one city in Michigan. What were we running on? 1990's stuff God.

Maybe you should be alittle more thankful for what you do have. because there are plenty of people who still only have access to dailup. Things could always be worst.

Comcast has been doing a fine job on how fast they have been deploying D3 to there markets also. You just gotta understand, everyone in these less/no competition markets are gunna be last to get it anyways.

In contrast to that.... I know people who subject themselves to dial-up, who can get any form of broadband!!

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:32:54 EDT

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:21:27 EDT

Hockey07 : I currently have AT&T DSL and would like to possibly upgrade to Comcast HSI. I've checked on Comcast's website, and DOCSIS 3 is available where I live. According to the website, the Extreme 50 plan is offered, but the Ultra plan is not. Extreme 50 is too expensive for me, but Performance Plus isn't exactly what I want (although I'd settle for it if necessary). Is there a reason why the Ultra package is not available where I live?

(btw I'm new here, so hopefully this was the right thread to post this in...)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:32:35 EDT

brianstretch :

said by madden2k5 :

said by Chaldo :

I can't believe it took them this long to even launch it in one city in Michigan. What were we running on? 1990's stuff God.

Maybe you should be a little more thankful for what you do have. because there are plenty of people who still only have access to dialup. Things could always be worse.

Comcast has been doing a fine job on how fast they have been deploying D3 to there markets also. You just gotta understand, everyone in these less/no competition markets are gunna be last to get it anyways.

We've had U-verse here for, what, over two years now? Granted U-verse is lame but they do compete on price.

I'm betting that Comcast took a look at Michigan's crashing economy (unemployment now up to 15.3% despite several hundred thousand refugees having fled the state, "discouraged" and involuntary part-time workers, etc) and figured "why rush?" Oh well, with the digital transition underway (first batch of analog channels were shut off this week) it shouldn't be too much longer.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:13:56 EDT

madden2k5 :

said by Chaldo :

I can't believe it took them this long to even launch it in one city in Michigan. What were we running on? 1990's stuff God.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:09:18 EDT

Chaldo : I can't believe it took them this long to even launch it in one city in Michigan. What were we running on? 1990's stuff God.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:12:50 EDT

hata28 : nice...................

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Boulder, CO

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:50 EDT

bsoft : Boulder, CO is go for DOCSIS 3.0. Just got back from the Comcast office.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:42:50 EDT

Tlamming : They are def hitting the markets with competition first as well.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:16:55 EDT

madden2k5 : See if i was you guys i would be happy just with the way comcast has been so fast on deploying D3 into there markets. Because i know with my ISP in cox it seems they are only rushing to put D3 in areas they have competition in. But in the same sense i can see comcast being like cox in a way and deploying there D3 into the lesser markets last, which does suck.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:09:08 EDT

Tlamming : Hope it makes it here. Sucks having to wait but if they are really updating old stuff, I'm all for it.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:50:03 EDT

madden2k5 : DToX69, Because not many if any at all in the US are even bonding upstream channels yet. The thing is suppostly upstream bandwidth is alot more, so they don't provide much of it, atleast threw all these Cable ISP's. The thing is, if your not in a Fios area you mostly ain't seeing much over 10mb(aka 1.25mb's) on the upstream side.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:45:33 EDT

DToX69 : Does anyone know why Comcast won't bond my upstream channels? I am in a docsis 3.0 area as my downstreams are bonded and running nice

maybe they have no plans to offer fast upload(they like to complain about cost of bandwidth)

Edit: I guess it's probably still being tested or worked on :(

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:09:37 EDT

csnyder : I just got an automated call from Comcast saying there may be brief interruptions in service tomorrow from 12-5am as they do network upgrades. I also heard some barbershop chatter a couple of weeks ago from someone who was in the area as a contractor doing network upgrades, I think for Comcast. Perhaps some parts of Michigan are finally being upgraded.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:21:13 EDT

Chaldo : Comcast in Michigan drive me nuts

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:45:13 EDT

Tlamming : From what I hear they are still moving the analog stuff to digital in some areas to save more bandwidth and that wont be done till Q1 next year. :(

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:26:24 EDT

Reese1972 : Wo ist michigan? Ich weiß nicht.
We still have no DOCSIS 3 in Michigan.
It is now Oktober and still waiting.
Just came back from Bayreuth, Deutschland where I used to live for more than half my life and they have 100 up and down.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:15:53 EDT

mattlwil : I stopped in Radio Shack today when I was out for lunch and they had just received a shipment of Moto SB6120 here in Memphis 38117.

One can hope this is an indication that the rollout is near ^.^

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:25:40 EDT

Cjaiceman : Don't worry about it, I actually figured it out after I posted that, and haven't gotten around to posting that I found it. It did seem to help with that as well. Good find.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:23:43 EDT

Fiveby5 :

said by Cjaiceman :

How do you enable the Direct Cache Access from netsh? I want to see if it helps with Internet Download Manager on my system doing the same thing.

My bad man, I sent you a reply to your message. I don't have it setup to email me when I get messages on here, going to alleviate that right now.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:21:39 EDT

Cjaiceman : How do you enable the Direct Cache Access from netsh? I want to see if it helps with Internet Download Manager on my system doing the same thing.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:58:45 EDT

jmpage2 : I agree that download tests aren't representative of real world performance, however, over the years I've had several issues uncovered by them so they are useful for baselining things.

I ran the test at Qwest and get great results, I guess I'm just getting horrible results to all of the dslreports.com servers, so the issue isn't with my connection to Comcast.

Last Result:
Download Speed: 20.348 Mbps (2.5 MB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 4.645 Mbps (0.6 MB/sec transfer rate)
The closest server located in Denver, CO performed this test with a latency of 26 milliseconds.
Test Date: October 8, 2009 6:57:23 PM MDT

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:58:52 EDT

Drizew : I also have capped speeds on the their test here at DSLreports, but I get full speeds when downloading from my seedbox via FTP. I think you need to focus on real world download speeds. Speedtests are ok for diagnosing slow speeds, but only if the results are the same from every server. The speedtest from Qwest seems to have plenty of bandwidth.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:28:02 EDT

netdude : Try going to this server.

Denver.speedtest.qwest.net.

I've gotten pretty accurate results off it lately.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:29:26 EDT

jmpage2 : Cj, I will try that, will have to find a large file to test out with. It seems that I am getting proper speeds off of the Speedtest site, I am just getting completely capped speeds when testing with dslreports/speedtest sites.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:19:02 EDT

JJJohnson : Can you tell by examining info in the Configuration Manager of a 5120 whether the network is DOCSIS 3.0?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:16:16 EDT

Cjaiceman : What kind of speeds do you get when you download a file?

Also, try doing a speedtest to the Salt Lake City server on speedtest.net (the one hosted by Xmission) and tell us those results.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:09:57 EDT

jmpage2 : Okay, weirder still, when I test with the Comcast Beta Speed Test I am getting 20MB down and 8MB up.

Yet, when I test with any other servers (Including the Denver Comcast Speed Test for DSL Reports) I am getting 4 down capped. It sounds like maybe there is a router that I'm getting out on somewhere that is capping out.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:32:15 EDT

jmpage2 : Guys, I am wondering if I can get some help with my Comcast service and new DOCSIS 3.0 SB6120 modem.

I bought the SB6120 after my SB5100 started to die. The old modem would just stop responding and have to be rebooted.

The first SB6120 I got from Amazon.com was dead. It would light the power lamp but no other lamps would ever come on.

I exchanged it and the replacement showed up Monday. It took about 45 minutes on the phone with Comcast to get the modem provisioned. After installation I checked the log on the modem and saw that it had updated to the current firmware version.

Now, here's where things get confusing. I am located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. I got a voicemail message a few weeks ago from Comcast advising me to reboot my modem as new modem speeds had been delivered. I dutifully rebooted my modem I had at the time and did some speed tests and saw I was getting about 8MB down and 2MB up.

So, now that I had the new DOCSIS 3.0 modem I checked and see that I am getting 4MB down and 2MB up. Occasionally doing speed tests to different servers I will get upwards of 8MB up but I never see anything other than 4MB or less down. In fact, sometimes I see the needle on the download test spike up over 8MB and then immediately throttle back down to 4MB.

I spent about an hour on the phone with a Comcast technician today trying to figure out what was going on. He said my signal looks great and he doesn't see any problem with my modem, but that it is acting like each of the 4 modem channels is throttling to 1MB top download speed. He removed all speed caps on my modem and re-provisioned it and I still can't get over 4MB. All of this testing was done with an XP laptop plugged directly into the modem. Normally I run it behind a DIR-655 but regardless how I am hooked up I am now getting capped at these low speeds.

Eventually he ran out of ideas and recommended swapping the modem, trying it on the 1st feed into the home, or having a technician come out and confirm the issue.

Does anyone have any other ideas on this? I'm in a three year old home with good wiring and no additional splitters installed. Could the problem be at the head end? Any way to prove this out further without buying another modem or having Comcast do a truck roll?

Any help would be appreciated, it's getting a bit frustrating.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:33:30 EDT

sortofageek : That's great, but this is the DOCSIS 3.0 topic. Your thread is here ---> »Discuss 16/2 or 12/2 speed tiers here, please

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:24:07 EDT

JJJohnson : I'm also in Fort Collins. I saw the Coloradoan story and just power cycled my modem. My 8/2 is now 16/something and I'm getting a solid 16 Mbps down.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:14:48 EDT

netdude : That hit the news much faster than I was expecting but good news none the less. Hopefully they will fix the overloaded node issues here so that we may actually see the 16/2 they say we are getting.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:24:55 EDT

anon : wow. you are correct.

this hit the local newspaper this morning,
»www.coloradoan.com/article/20091···10070317

I checked my modem, I am now at 16/2

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:21:37 EDT

wah001 : Just had a service call for signal drop out and the engineer told me that they have had lots of calls in the last week or so due to them working out the kinks as they are testing Docsis 3.0 in the area.

I was told to expect it within 2 weeks. He had the new modems on the truck ready to change out. :D

This is for the Caroline County area of Maryland

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:21:56 EDT

CT3s : I didn't feel like reading 158 pages, although I did skim through and didn't notice some things that everyone should know.

Did you know that DOCSIS is just a 3rd party certification process? Yup, DOCSIS was created so the customer was able to purchase a modem and said modem was compatible with other isp's. Thats all DOCSIS is. Don't believe me? Look it up.

As stated before single channel modems were capable of 48mbps, these new modems bond four channels, making it possible to achieve higher speeds. The new certification process for these modems was revised and called version 3, hence DOCSIS 3.

To be honest, I am sick of people thinking it's DOCSIS that is allowing the faster speeds. When in reality it's the other way around.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:54:20 EDT

netdude : Thats for the info. I saw that post when i was originally browsing. That was posted in early august nearly two months ago and i was wondering if something had happened between now and then and something has. After speaking with numerous Comcast people DOCSIS3 is in Fort Collins it is just not public yet.

Attached are screen shots. For those of you in Fort Collins and Loveland there is hope.

From what a rep at the Comcast store told me all of the upgrades D3, way more HD, etc are supposed to be completed by the end of Q1 2010. Apparently all of our complaining to corporate as well as some heavy hitter stepping in has done some good.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:56:36 EDT

anon : This is from earlier post. from 8/11/2009 - From Eth_rem

fort collins isn't on the list for D3 right now. There is a lot of work that needs to be done in fort collins before we can launch D3. fort collins is actually still running a NAS system. We need to convert that to DAC first and then upgrade the CMTS after.

We have issues getting our Blast service to even run at full speed in fort collins so I imagine it will probably be late 3Q - early 4Q before fort collins sees the upgrades. Who knows though, engineering has been doing a lot of work across the state.

We also just combined markets with New Mexico so a lot of resources are going to be going out there to get them up to speed - a lot of the market can't even get digital cable...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:55:24 EDT

anon : I am waiting also.

A few pages back on this thread, a comcast guy said it would be a few months at a minimum. Something about a system upgrade and some other changes before they can roll out d3.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:08:30 EDT

dbw09 : I am in the same boat.... available in Alexandria, just not my neighborhood it seems.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:50:18 EDT

innova : sigh... :( despite having it available in my area, i still can't get it.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:13:58 EDT

brianstretch :

said by BugDave :

said by RR Conductor :

said by Reese1972 :

Where is Michigan

It's in the upper Midwest, by WI, IL, OH, IN, Canada and Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake St.Clair and Lake Huron ;) :D

hah! But seriously, we michiganders could do with a docsis 3 upgrade :(. Last i spoke with the techs, they told me it should happen in the next month or so and no later than Q1 of next year. They said a bunch of old lines in detroit were to blame...but honestly i think he just made it all up. Comcast knows michiganders are all poor and think that we probably won't pay our bill anyway.

Still waiting in Ann Arbor despite being somewhat insulated from reality by the UofM. The digital transition is well under way though, I received the "free" cable boxes last week. Bright side of the depression: when one of those boxes stopped working, Comcast had a truck visit in less than 2 hours. Sure, they should have figured out that the problem was on their end (something about a "rate card") and not needed the truck roll but as big companies go it's still pretty impressive. I asked the tech about DOCSIS 3 but he didn't know. Anyhow, assuming that the digital transition is a prerequisite for DOCSIS 3, they're making progress.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:11:55 EDT

popsmear : No doubt. I am just outside of Atlanta city limits, by a mile. We only have 6/2! Its because we are in a poorer area as well.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:00:23 EDT

RR Conductor : Detroit will come back, it's been through a lot of ups and downs over the years with the auto industry but it's endured, Comcast shouldn't ignore them. I hope they get you guys the DOCSIS 3 soon too, we're still waiting on it up here in Mendocino County in Northwestern California, we're very rural and a poor county, so we are low on their list as well :(
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:14:29 EDT

BugDave :

said by RR Conductor :

said by Reese1972 :

Where is Michigan

It's in the upper Midwest, by WI, IL, OH, IN, Canada and Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake St.Clair and Lake Huron ;) :D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:23:45 EDT

RR Conductor :

said by Reese1972 :

Where is Michigan

It's in the upper Midwest, by WI, IL, OH, IN, Canada and Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake St.Clair and Lake Huron ;) :D
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:13:17 EDT

Reese1972 : Where is Michigan

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:53:10 EDT

Fiveby5 :

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:27:59 EDT

Fiveby5 :

said by netdude :

I am curious. What did you do to tweak your 7 install to get a bit more out of the upload?

Everything I tweaked was within the Netshell interface, I didn't play with any numbers directly though. After running the Microsoft router test to confirm my cisco/linksys RVS4000 met the needed specs I did the following:

1. Run As Admin -> Command Prompt.
2. From the command prompt, I typed: "Netsh" and hit enter.
3. I checked my global settings first: int tcp show global

(Old Settings) New Settings

TCP Global Parameters
---------------------------------------------
Receive-Side Scaling State: (Enabled) Enabled
Chimney Offload State: (Automatic) Enabled
Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level: (Normal) Normal
Direct Cache Access (DCA): (Disabled) Enabled
Add-On Congestion Control Provider: (Disabled) Enabled
ECN Capability: (Disabled) Enabled
RFC 1323 Timestamps: (Disabled) Disabled

The only one I was unfamiliar with was DCA but this magically fixed one of the most frustrating problems I have had recently; where my download speed would report right but it would only come in stuttered bursts followed by periods of non-responsiveness. This happend mainly with Internet Download Manager and specific sites, after changing this and restarting my computer the stutter stop went away completely.

It really is something else to see 20 downloads running in tandem all fluxuating between 600kbps and 2 MBPS in speed.

said by popsmear :

What was your previous speed? I am limited to 6/2 currently. Did you receive a new config file to your modem? I am fairly certain we do not have it here yet but its good to know what to look for.

My previous speed was 16 mbps, but my upload has always been a little weird. Not sure if it is my position in my building, my router, or what causing it. I've had all sorts of odd things happen: for instance, during the docsis 3.0 upgrade my IP for a week would only sync to New Jersey. No one at Comcast knew why or could figure out the cause.

Prior Upload was 8-10 mbps during this time period. Download would cap at 15 mbps.

Also, it should be noted if you have an RVC4000 and have any speed issues - it caps at 16 mbps with IPS turned on. Which sucks, but I am just going to have to live with it for now. Turning this feature off immediately allowed my speed to cap out.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:03:31 EDT

Tlamming : Anyone hear anything about Michigan, at all?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:24:01 EDT

popsmear : What was your previous speed? I am limited to 6/2 currently. Did you receive a new config file to your modem? I am fairly certain we do not have it here yet but its good to know what to look for.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:16:48 EDT

netdude : I am curious. What did you do to tweak your 7 install to get a bit more out of the upload?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:59:51 EDT

Fiveby5 : I couldn't find it listed anywhere, I called and talked to a guy in the sales department on a hunch.

Soon as I asked if it was available in Atlanta yet, he told me "Yep it is, let me look up your specific area." He confirmed it was and even made a side comment that my account had a ridiculously good deal on it as it was so that I wouldn't be shocked by the price increase. (Had managed to finagle 22 mbps speed for $5 more than 6 mbps).

I said that was fine, as I was to excited at the prospect of 50 mbps to much care, and he goes alright let me get the mac address from you real quick...and a modem resync later I was clocking 59 mbps.

I then tweaked my Windows 7 install a bit to boost up my upload but I'll save that for another post unless someone is curious.

The guy was more on the ball than most of the technical support analysts I have talked to.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:07:30 EDT

popsmear : Don't think I have that in 30344 :(

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:17:50 EDT

Goober : I feel your pain . . .

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:35:19 EDT

LarryE : Why can't I get those upload speeds in Chicago? :p

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:21:57 EDT

redrims999 : Hmm that's strange. Mine's not coming up on the website...

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:04:59 EDT

Fiveby5 : In case you were waiting for the 50 mbps in Atlanta, wait no longer!

Atlanta, GA - 30324

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:33:48 EDT

FrostyMelon : Well, took me awhile to get it provisioned properly. They had an issue pushing out the config...which I am not sure why since it was automatic when I got it on the SB5101 last night (just a reboot).

Speeds a tick better...(sorry for the crappy/quick chop job on screen shot)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:05:31 EDT

netdude : Glad to hear you got it working. I'm still waiting for mine to come. ordered it last week with the free shipping but Amazon seems to sit on the free shipping shipments to make them take longer so that in the future you pay for shipping.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:02:42 EDT

FrostyMelon :

said by netdude :

I'm not sure what price Radio Shack has them for but I just ordered one off Amazon $85 with free shipping.

Yeah, too impatient. It's the same price as it is at BB - $99.

Got it hooked up, provisioned...channels are bonded, etc. So, good to go (Ultra 22/5).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:12:15 EDT

heat84 : I don't care about PowerBoost but, why is downstream the same speed at 12 as it was at 6? Shouldn't it be double? I had been using the Comcast Naples SpeedTest to check to see if D3 was enabled(not as an actual speedtest) assuming PowerBoost would be doubled both ways when D3 went online. It kept giving downstream speeds of 15-16 Mbps , while upstream has tripled or quadrupled. I didn't know it was online until I saw Bit Torrent transfer speeds.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:19:21 EDT

netdude : I'm not sure what price Radio Shack has them for but I just ordered one off Amazon $85 with free shipping.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:02:25 EDT

FrostyMelon : Well, since I took on that new config file last night...looking at my logs today it doubled the amount of error messages...adding a new one (DCC aborted unable to communicate on new upstream channel).

I don't think BB has any 6120's down here...but it looks like Rad Shack does. So, buying a new modem today.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:57:42 EDT

netdude : Anybody know anything new on the Fort Collins market yet about when D3 might be coming or when this archaic system we are using up here might get upgraded?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:49:25 EDT

EG :

said by Cjaiceman :

Just to clear the air, I was saying "Yea it can" as in agreement with your statement, not as in "Yes it can, despite you said it can as well". I'm pretty sure my neighbors hated it when I fired up a long download... :p

K. No worries Cjaiceman :)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:02:04 EDT

heat84 : I'm getting 2mbps up. But still 6 down.
Edit:I stand corrected. DOC SOS 3.0 is online! :) :)

[Att=1] Go here to convert MB/s and kB/s to Mbps if you need to. Downstream Powerboost isn't any faster though, which is why I kept thinking It wasn't online yet. But I don't care about Powerboost.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:49:45 EDT

Cjaiceman : Just to clear the air, I was saying "Yea it can" as in agreement with your statement, not as in "Yes it can, despite you said it can as well". I'm pretty sure my neighbors hated it when I fired up a long download... :p
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:36:21 EDT

EG :

said by Cjaiceman :

Yea it can. When I had the 22/5 business before the D3 CMTS was put in I would notice that I struggled to hold my max speed in the evenings. I pretty much gave up on any downloads in the 4 PM to 10 PM window because I didn't want to hurt everyone else in my area, and I didn't want to cause any red flags on me trying to bring something down, but since D3 has been rolled out this isn't an issue on a D3 modem. :D

I know it can. I didn't say that it wasn't possible. I said it was not an ideal situation for the neighbors that share single channels. And that it's not in CC's or their subs best interest.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:20:12 EDT

FrostyMelon :

said by Cjaiceman :

said by FrostyMelon :

EG - funny thing is, since cjaiceman posted about local SB6120's (in Denver, not sure about down here)...I was going on the hunt tomorrow to pick one up.

One of the springs stores has them, the other doesn't. I also saw that the Pueblo store has them... I can't remember which store in the springs had them though... :huh:

Hmmm...I am hopeful it was N. Academy store.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:08:16 EDT

Cjaiceman : And your point? :D :p

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:05:39 EDT

n0xlf :

said by Cjaiceman :

Look what I found in my local Best Buy today...

Apparently almost all the stores here in CO have them in stock now.

Only you would take a picture of it :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:31:04 EDT

Cjaiceman : Yea it can. When I had the 22/5 business before the D3 CMTS was put in I would notice that I struggled to hold my max speed in the evenings. I pretty much gave up on any downloads in the 4 PM to 10 PM window because I didn't want to hurt everyone else in my area, and I didn't want to cause any red flags on me trying to bring something down, but since D3 has been rolled out this isn't an issue on a D3 modem. :D
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:28:33 EDT

Cjaiceman :

said by FrostyMelon :

EG - funny thing is, since cjaiceman posted about local SB6120's (in Denver, not sure about down here)...I was going on the hunt tomorrow to pick one up.

One of the springs stores has them, the other doesn't. I also saw that the Pueblo store has them... I can't remember which store in the springs had them though... :huh:
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:48:14 EDT

FrostyMelon : sorto - $62.95 just HSI, no other cable services. **I guess we can confirm now for Colorado Springs, instead of the cut/paste of article from our newspaper (from Pg. 1/under Colorado Springs).

EG - funny thing is, since cjaiceman posted about local SB6120's (in Denver, not sure about down here)...I was going on the hunt tomorrow to pick one up.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:32:17 EDT

EG : If it really is Ultra 22/5 it is not a good thing for a segment as far as congestion goes to be giving these upgrades to subs that have non channel bonding D2 modems.. A single downstream channel can become quite crowded quite fast..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:21:21 EDT

sortofageek : What are you billed for your 16/2 service? If you have been paying what most of the country pays for Ultra, then you would get the "free upgrade" when D3 is rolled out.

From the first post in this topic:

"Free" Upgrades from 16/2 to 22/5 in Some Areas
»Hummm, log file went from Blast to Ultra?? Gary, IN
»Free upgrade from 16/2 to 22/5?
»About those "free" upgrades from 16/2 to 22/5
»Free Upgrades from 16/2 to 22/5 in Colorado

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:13:00 EDT

EG : Who knows what their config file naming convention stuff means these days....

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:09:22 EDT

FrostyMelon : Blast. I too didn't realize they pushed that config out to the older modems, so was surprised.

My upside and downside has improved...really didn't see PB on the downside, did on the up...so was pretty a-typical at 16/5 to 6.

Here's just a minute or two ago...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:01:57 EDT

EG :

said by FrostyMelon :

Well, just rebooted my modem for the helluva it...new config file: Via Config file d11_m_sb5101_ultra_c01.cm

...guessing this is why I am getting the T3 timeouts and some management error message? (still using SB5101)

Wonder what "Ultra" is on a D2 modem and how it even gets pushed to one ??

Which speedtier are you actually subscribed to ?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:52:57 EDT

FrostyMelon : Well, just rebooted my modem for the helluva it...new config file: Via Config file d11_m_sb5101_ultra_c01.cm

...guessing this is why I am getting the T3 timeouts and some management error message? (still using SB5101)

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Federal Heights, CO

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:34:54 EDT

anon : Just got 50x10 setup and running here in Federal Heights, CO. This is out of the Umatilla office.

I can post speed test results if anyone would like me to. My speed test got 67x17.

Re: Now Available on the Outer Cape of Massachusetts

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:13:21 EDT

bgoodbody : OK, It's Ultra (22/5) installed. However, tech did not have an eMTA, only cable modem Cisco DPC3000. This meant an extra split. I am waiting for the Arris TM702 3.0 capable.

Confirmed DOCSIS 3.0 if now available on all of Cape Cod.

Can't measure speed difference from before. D/L of XP SP3 Network Install (316MB) was done at 2.79MB/sec

Cisco Info attached. Would like comments on signal levels.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:38:57 EDT

RR Conductor :

said by RR Conductor :

Any updates as to when DOCSIS 3.0 will be here in Mendocino County in NW CA? Specifically the Ukiah and Redwood Valley areas.

I take that as a no, bummer :(
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:14:38 EDT

Cjaiceman : There are no Fry's Electronics here in CO. We have Best Buy, Micro Center, Radio Shack and Walmart.... :huh:

Micro Center doesn't carry them online or in their store, just FYI...
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:43:07 EDT

Goober : I've got tons of splits in my line and an amp right before the voice box and the modem. My upstream is 54 and I still have a great connection. I get a single T3 every other day or so, but no more often than that.

So, you're not that far from getting a stable signal.

Now Available on the Outer Cape of Massachusetts

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:57:55 EDT

bgoodbody : Ordered Ultra today

Due for installation tomorrow. I'll post the results
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:45:49 EDT

andyross : If there is an amp in-line, and it's not rated for broadband/digital cable use, it can restrict upstream signals. If you know where it is, you can try bypassing it for a bit and see how things work.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:14:41 EDT

N350Z : So it looks like my abysmal upstream signal level, 56-58dbmv, isn't adequate for D3 speeds, since I'm now getting hourly connection drops. My house is a wiring nightmare with a total of (I think) 3 connection splits before reaching the modem. Not to mention there's also a signal booster somewhere in the daisy-chained, wiring mess. I guess the simplest solution is to eliminate the splits before reaching the modem, but what else could I do? Should I have a comcast tech take a look?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:09:39 EDT

PGHammer :

said by Cjaiceman :

Look what I found in my local Best Buy today...

Apparently almost all the stores here in CO have them in stock now.

Now, that's a surprise.

Are there any Fry's Electronics in your part of CO?

Fry's has been selling them (both in-store and online) almost from the beginning; Best Buy, on the other hand, has had them as strictly online-only.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:50:55 EDT

Cjaiceman : Look what I found in my local Best Buy today...

Apparently almost all the stores here in CO have them in stock now.
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SB6120

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:12:22 EDT

redrims999 : I just got an email confirming that D3 is in my area (Atlanta). Typically how long does it take from that email to the actual implementation?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:27:24 EDT

bgoodbody : For DOCSIS 3.0 you needs the 702
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:27:16 EDT

koitsu : Comcast engineers/employees who assist with the Bay Area may want to look at this recent thread I've opened in the Direct forum:

»SB6120 DS3.0 channel bonding failing after maintenance

Thanks.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:11:33 EDT

RR Conductor : Any updates as to when DOCSIS 3.0 will be here in Mendocino County in NW CA? Specifically the Ukiah and Redwood Valley areas.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:43:42 EDT

heat84 : But you don't need a D3 modem for the D2 tier speed doubling.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:49:02 EDT

StefanB :

said by EG :

said by StefanB :

i then got the Motorola 6120, my max speeds now are 32/3 and i dont even have bonding channel, meaning no D3 yet.

With Powerboost ?

Yeah with powerboost, pretty nice speed for my 16/2 tier, so im happy with that... but i'll be happier when the D3 upgrade gets here :D

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:44:02 EDT

EG :

said by StefanB :

i then got the Motorola 6120, my max speeds now are 32/3 and i dont even have bonding channel, meaning no D3 yet.

With Powerboost ?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:39:04 EDT

StefanB :

said by heat84 :

said by N350Z :

Coral Gables, FL is Docsis 3.0 upgraded!

Internet was down from 2am-4am last night; booted up this morning and I have 4 bonded channels downstream.

WTF? They upgraded my system a week ago and still no speed increase. I power cycle almost everyday.:mad: I have an EMTA(Arris TM602G) so I wouldn't be able to see channel stats. Unless there's 3rd party software that can show it.

Get a D3 modem and im sure you'll see some nice results like M350Z did.
I had the SMC8014 for my 16/2 tier, max speeds i was getting with powerboost was 21-22 i then got the Motorola 6120, my max speeds now are 32/3 and i dont even have bonding channel, meaning no D3 yet.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:45:33 EDT

PGHammer : The outbound (PC/LAN) port of my SB-5120 (and all the ports of the WRT54GS) are 100 Mbps; only the WRT-310N has gigabit LAN/WAN ports; basically only the last hop is over a gigabit leg (between the WRT-310N and me).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:42:06 EDT

heat84 :

said by N350Z :

Coral Gables, FL is Docsis 3.0 upgraded!

Internet was down from 2am-4am last night; booted up this morning and I have 4 bonded channels downstream.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:54:19 EDT

FrostyMelon : EG - Thanx. I am on a different upstream channel what seems like daily now (Ch. 4, 5, or 6 - never the same one).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:19:55 EDT

StefanB : Well if ur not having any problems at all... i guess it's ok, but i recommend you to make a call for a tech to come down and check the lines, you gotta lie to them, that you are having problems with frequent disconnects or whatever u wanna say.
I had a similar problem, no connection drops, awful signal levels, i called them, they came, checked everything, and they were like ok we gotta drop a new line, the next day problem solved, great signal now, but not bonding channels :(

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:41:28 EDT

N350Z : Yeah, my signal levels are awful, but somehow I don't have any connection drops with 58dBmV. A few months ago, it was around 0 downstream with 52 upstream. Then a storm knocked out cable/power for about 4 hours. When it came back, I had these power levels and have had them ever since. Is that common?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:25:35 EDT

StefanB : Nice speeds N350Z, looking good :D im still waiting for an upgrade in Miami Lakes!!! heh
Hey Upstream level little bit high?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:50:13 EDT

N350Z : Speedtest:

[att=1]

Was capped at about 25mb/3mb before (Performance Plus, 16/2mb with boost). I'm still signed up for Performance Plus, FWIW.

Modem info:

[att=2]

Looking good so far :)

Fixed margin blowout. ~sorto'

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:21:24 EDT

sortofageek : That's the network upgrade. Good, probably means it will actually be available for order in the near future. Let us know when you have confirmation of that. :)

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:34:55 EDT

N350Z : Coral Gables, FL is Docsis 3.0 upgraded!

Internet was down from 2am-4am last night; booted up this morning and I have 4 bonded channels downstream.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:56:03 EDT

Drizew :

said by OZZYHEAD :

Hanford, Ca. upgraded.

Please give us some proof. Online order page, config name in your modem logs, scan of your bill that shows the tier name, signal page showing bonded channels.... something.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:37:04 EDT

OZZYHEAD : Hanford, Ca. upgraded.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:19:06 EDT

EG : Sure there is:

»Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »What do messages about timeouts mean?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:12:21 EDT

FrostyMelon : ...getting T3 time outs constantly...any reason behind it?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:52:33 EDT

EG : W.I.W., and it's just a thought, I often times wonder why when speedtest figures are good, we assume that they are accurate and we don't question the results, but when they are bad we question the accuracy of the results and we even condemn them.

Oh well, I guess that is just human nature and we typically like to hear what we wanna' be told..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:25:17 EDT

Cjaiceman : Longmont is doing well with their speeds at least:

BTW, I had my modem temporarily hooked up at a friends house. They do have the 12/2 upgrade as well already.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:08:04 EDT

ophelus :

said by nzrr1 :

Just upgraded in denver (business class) awesome fast speeds
Denver Zip 80204 on the Deluxe 50/10

Hmm.. data393 used to be a customer :)

I punched in denver normal for comcast.com and it still doesn't show docsis 3.0 50 mbit on the website at least.. I guess it could be not updated.. all I know is there was a outage last week (which is rare these days) and when I called in it said all denver was down this was like 12 a.m. on a tuesday or something.. I assumed this was the Docsis 3.0 upgrade which is why I asked..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:36:18 EDT

Cjaiceman : Very nice, could use a bit more download, but your close enough. I also noticed that speedtest.net's Denver server is now hosted by Comcast instead of Data393. Its hosted at speedtest02.cmc.co.ndcwest.comcast.net
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:07:01 EDT

nzrr1 : Just upgraded in denver (business class) awesome fast speeds
Denver Zip 80204 on the Deluxe 50/10

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:58:35 EDT

Drizew : I doubt we will be seeing DOCSIS 3.0 here in Albuquerque this year. We are a fairly small market, so I am expecting a spring 2010 upgrade to this area. Keep in mind that Comcast HAS been deploying D3 faster then they said they were going to.... Keep your fingers crossed (I am).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:19:35 EDT

heat84 :

said by netcool :

said by heat84 :

By market, do you mean all of South Florida? Broward County? What did they upgrade last night? The CMTS in the headend, or something in the neighborhood?

I don't know specfically what sites they hope to launch there in FL but like I said they usually wait until a cluster of sites in a given market have their CMTS upgraded before they flip the switch on the new speeds. If you've been moved to a D3.0 CMTS, logic follows that you are very close to the official launch of D3.0 in your area.

The CMTS in the headend is what was upgraded. Nothing in the neighborhood really needs to be touched to make a system D3.0 capable. However the re-wiring in the headend can be extensive for these types of upgrades.

How long? A week?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:32:48 EDT

bernster : I guess the real question is whether ANYBODY in South Florida is actually receiving the Ultra 30 or Extreme 50 DOCSIS 3.0? NOBODY on this forum has actually indicated that. If you are receiving DOCSIS 3.0 in South Florida, please let us know your down and up speeds.

Re: Charleston, SC

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:20:42 EDT

David803sc : When DOCSIS 3.0 is rolled out in Goose Creek which will be soon, your speeds should increase, before upgrading to the 50/10 package I had the performance plus and my speed was upgraded to Ultra 30Mb's download and 5Mb's with speed boost up to 10 after the DOCSIS 3.0 upgrades in my area Mount Pleasant.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:19:53 EDT

anon : unfortunately you cant get a service that isnt available to you, or i would have had fios ages ago...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:52:03 EDT

Goober : Will you sign up directly with them or through one of the discount places like Comcast offers?

If the latter, then they transfer you to Comcast's installation department and they'll specifically be able to tell you whether that speed is available.

In fact, even if you don't intend to sign up through the discoun places, you can use them as a conduit to the installation deaprtment. Then, you can ask them the question. You don't get signed up until the installation people confirm everything including price. So, you can say no thanks and sign up on your own, depending on whether 50 is available.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:42:35 EDT

bernster : OK, I don't want to deal with the misinformation. What if I just sign up online, will I get EXTREME 50?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:47:40 EDT

Goober : Keep calling until you get someone with information.

I just went through a situation recently that required a bunch of yelling and escalating until they finally got me to someone who knew something.

As you can tell, I'm still annoyed by the situation since it hasn't been completely resolved.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:38:16 EDT

bernster : I am in Hollywood, Fl. When I go to the comcast website it says I'm eligible for Extreme 50. I called up to order it and was told I have to go through the Business Services department. Business told me that it is not available in South Florida and the fastest speed available is 16. I think they are wrong. Is anybody getting Extreme 50 in South Florida? What if I just add this to my cart online, what will happen?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:04:23 EDT

rpcblast : I was wondering if D3 is available in Indy, or at least some areas of indy. We have had a couple clients, all whom got new service installed recently, testing at speeds way higher then the typical 16/2 package does. We have seen somewhat regularly 22/7, even 27/8 speeds. Is this D3, or just a very lightly utalized circuit? I have 16/2 at home,. and usually test as high as 20/3, but never nearly that high on upload.

Also, in both cases it appears the SMC modems are being used.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:21:16 EDT

ophelus : Anyone know about denver.. seen some outages here a day or two ago I was assuming upgrade.. since these days it never seems to go down?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:56:21 EDT

netcool :

said by heat84 :

By market, do you mean all of South Florida? Broward County? What did they upgrade last night? The CMTS in the headend, or something in the neighborhood?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:48:38 EDT

heat84 : By market, do you mean all of South Florida? Broward County? What did they upgrade last night? The CMTS in the headend, or something in the neighborhood?
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:18:17 EDT

netcool :

said by heat84 :

When are the new speeds supposed to kick in?

Generally the new speeds get rolled out once the entire market is upgraded to D3 CMTS. It shouldn't be too long I'd imagine.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:21:15 EDT

heat84 : When are the new speeds supposed to kick in? They upgraded my system between Midnight and 2:30 AM last night/this morning. I've powercycled my EMTA a few times since the system came back up but speeds are the same except upstream powerboost has tripled or quadrupled.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:42:06 EDT

StefanB :

said by andrew c :

said by StefanB :

on Comcast New speeds site,

What is that? URL please!

»www.comcast.com/fastestfast/

Good luck ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:12 EDT

anon : anyone heard of when DOCSIS 3.0 will be available in Albuquerque, NM?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:33:56 EDT

bubba_259 : »speedtest.comcast.net/

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:16:17 EDT

andrew c :

said by StefanB :

on Comcast New speeds site,

What is that? URL please!

Re: Charleston, SC

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:12:58 EDT

Anderik : Hello, I'm new to the forums (have trolled around DSL reports anonymously for several years).

I am also in the Charleston, SC area (Goose Creek node specifically) and just had a new SB6120 provisioned today and wanted to share my experience.

I made the purchase of a new modem because:
1) A few weeks ago I was seeing intermittent timeouts and my modem could not lock a signal.
2) When I called tech support they wanted to send someone out to "check" my line but I refused because I didn't want to get charged needlessly - especially if my existing DOCSIS 1.1 SB4200 modem was indeed going on the fritz finally.
3) Wanted to eliminate that it's not my problem before having a CC technician involved. I also checked all my cables with a continuity tester and re-ran connectivity tests with just my computer and modem.

My understanding which was confirmed by the phone techs is that full DOCSIS 3.0 speeds are not available in my area for at least another month at the end of October. However, with a newer modem I should at least be getting the benefits of DOCSIS 2.0 speeds with my "Performance" level package and be prepared should I choose to upgrade.

Around 5pm I called Comcast to have my new SB6120 modem provisioned. The phone technician (Sandy) made note of my modem's information and then after 10 minutes realized they couldn't "access" the local head units. Sandy put me on hold to transfer me to the Charleston office. After being on hold for 15 minutes Sandy said she would put my modem "in the queue" with a dispatcher because the call center (located in Orlando) couldn't get a hold of the local Charleston franchise. She said someone would call me back after the modem was configured.

I waited 20 minutes but still no call. In the mean time however, all the lights were lit and online status was green. Since I didn't receive the call-back, I used the "self-install/technician" web page to complete the provisioning process on my own. After completing and shutting down my system and modem, it seemed everything was working properly. I had several log entries and also saw the "walled garden" configuration file. The IP address I was pulling was a "74.x.x.x".

I did the CC Atlanta and Naples DOCSIS 3.0 speed test with my XP x64 computer directly connected with the modem and got about ~16MB/sec D/L and ~9MB/sec U/L -- definitely better than the previous speeds of 1.5MB/sec D/L and ~740kb/sec U/L from the SB4200 I had used for several years!

Then I wanted to switch back to using my Netgear DIR-625 router. Soon after doing that, I couldn't get to Google or anywhere else for that matter and then the modem was rebooting spontaneously. So I turned everything off and let it sit for a while -- then restarted the modem, router, and computer. Everything seems fine now after the modem has been running for 6 hours now.

Checking the modem logs I have the same "January 1st 1970" time stamp behavior as reported by David803sc in this thread. It's the ONLY log entry. I also am receiving a "174.x.x.x" IP on my router.

I conducted a few speed tests with my network setup. The tests were done with a D-Link DIR-625 which has 10/100MB WAN & LAN interfaces (also 802.11b/g/n-draft but not used in these tests). This router is connected to a 10/100 D-Link DSS-5+ switch to my Shuttle desktop with a Realtek 10/100/1000 internal Ethernet adapter. All devices are connected with CAT 5e.

With QoS enabled I received:
14.120MB/sec D/L
06.247MB/sec U/L

With QoS disabled I received:
15.915MB/sec D/L
10.453MB/sec D/L

I think this is where the speeds should be with the "Performance" level of service I'm currently paying for. I might choose to upgrade to a higher tier and networking components once it's confirmed that DOCSIS 3.0 is fully supported on my node.

Anyone else with the “Performance” level receiving similar speeds?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:10:37 EDT

kenshinth :

said by StefanB :

said by kenshinth :

said by StefanB :

Oh Kendall... well im sure that D3 rollout in Miami-Dade will be done before the end of year, well that's what i hope...

If Davie and Hollywood are getting it tonight as was mentioned by someone else it shouldn't be much longer then. 8.0 makes me want to zzzzz when I'm downloading something big. They could have at least gave us 12.0 and 16.0 Tier's. With Business class u can already get it here

You know what's weird, that when you do 33172 zip code (Doral right?)on Comcast New speeds site, it shows that D3 it's already there, i thought they were doing Broward first, so for what i see, some parts of Miami-Dade already have it.
I do have 16/2, but im paying for Business class, i wanna go 22/5!

Yea cause u have business class. Doral is the higher income section so figures they would go there first with it.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:02:45 EDT

StefanB :

said by kenshinth :

said by StefanB :

Oh Kendall... well im sure that D3 rollout in Miami-Dade will be done before the end of year, well that's what i hope...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:52:30 EDT

kenshinth :

said by StefanB :

Oh Kendall... well im sure that D3 rollout in Miami-Dade will be done before the end of year, well that's what i hope...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:36:53 EDT

StefanB : Oh Kendall... well im sure that D3 rollout in Miami-Dade will be done before the end of year, well that's what i hope...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:28:52 EDT

kenshinth :

said by StefanB :

said by kenshinth :

said by heat84 :

We got the call last night. It or they(I didn't take the call myself) said tonight night between Midnight and 6AM. :)

Hrm I wonder how much of South FL will get it. If it's legit although I do notice my connection acting abit weird tonight hrm

What part are you in? I want news about D3 in Miami Lakes :(

I'm in kendall

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:11:44 EDT

StefanB :

said by kenshinth :

said by heat84 :

We got the call last night. It or they(I didn't take the call myself) said tonight night between Midnight and 6AM. :)

Hrm I wonder how much of South FL will get it. If it's legit although I do notice my connection acting abit weird tonight hrm

What part are you in? I want news about D3 in Miami Lakes :(

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:39:58 EDT

kenshinth :

said by heat84 :

We got the call last night. It or they(I didn't take the call myself) said tonight night between Midnight and 6AM. :)

Hrm I wonder how much of South FL will get it. If it's legit although I do notice my connection acting abit weird tonight hrm

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:11:07 EDT

heat84 : We got the call last night. It or they(I didn't take the call myself) said tonight night between Midnight and 6AM. :)

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Schaumburg, IL

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:55:02 EDT

fabiohiga : Add me to the DOCSIS 3.0 converts.

My neighborhood was upgraded to D3 recently (about 2-3 months ago), so I jumped to the 22/5 Ultra tier, with an SB6120.

Powerboosted, I get 32Mbps down, and 8Mbps up. Three channels downstream, and 1 up.

Really happy with it. If I wasn't paying for cable TV, I would go for the 50/10 tier, but that's kinda expensive and can't justify it...

See also: »DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Schaumburg, IL

Re: Charleston, SC

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:51:23 EDT

Sigmet : I managed to get hold of the High speed support department in Charleston and they just set up my appointment to have the new Motorola Modem installed next Tues. I am looking forward to getting Ultra. I am also in Mount Pleasant.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:31:58 EDT

bsoft : I regularly see 22/9 with PowerBoost on my Arris DOCSIS 2.0 eMTA, so you don't need DOCSIS 3.0 to see those speeds (I'm on the 8/2 plan). You may see those speeds more consistently with a DOCSIS 3.0 modem though, and you definitely want one for 22/5 or 50/10.

FYI, still no DOCSIS 3.0 in Boulder, CO.

Note: please read the first post in the topic before posting

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:40:28 EDT

sortofageek : From that post:

It will be easier to follow the subthreads if each person will use the reply button at the bottom of the post to which he/she is replying, instead of hitting the big ReplyOP button at the bottom right of the forum. That button should only be used to reply to the first post in the topic.

FAQ link: HOW TO POST IN A THREAD
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:12:44 EDT

anon : Just wanted to report that last night I installed the Motorola SB6120 extreme cable modem. I previously had a D2 modem with voice, leased from Comcast.

Talked to tech support for about 20 minutes getting it set up.

I subscribe to the 12 Mb down service (with up to 15 Mb on power boost)

My PC is network connected through a Linksys WRT54GL wireless G router running Tomato.

On speedtest.net I measured 21 Mbit down, 7 Mbit up - repeatedly - with 30 mS pings. Obviously this is power boost speeds - but wow.

I will try hardwired this weekend.

Mod Note: Since you are really talking about PowerBoost, not DOCSIS 3.0, please continue your discussion here ---> »[Speed] Higher upload PowerBoost? 64QAM? DOCSIS 2.0?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:20:17 EDT

tyromind :

said by HR :

Upgraded my 16/2 to 50/10....got the new Cisco Docsis 3 modem, installed it, went pretty painlessly.

Downloads are fine at 50+ down......but I can't get higher than 6mbps upstream, it pegs there.

Any ideas?

Right, meant the question for this post.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:04:54 EDT

sortofageek :

said by tyromind :

sortofageek, what's your config? can you read off your modem's levels (upstream & downstream, snr) Are you running through a router? Also check multiple servers when testing.

My config for what?

Yes, I can get what info is available on my modem pages. Downstream SNR is there. I don't think I can see upstream SNR, though.

Yes, I am running through a router.

I seldom do speed tests if that is the multiple servers to which you are referring. If I thought I had a problem with speed, I would prefer actual download/upload speed while downloading/uploading several large files simultaneously rather than speed tests. I haven't, however, done any of this for a long time because I've had no indication of a problem with my speed.

Why are you asking? Did you mean your questions for someone else? Since your post is in reply to HR, perhaps you meant to direct the questions to that poster?

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:52:36 EDT

tyromind : sortofageek, what's your config? can you read off your modem's levels (upstream & downstream, snr) Are you running through a router? Also check multiple servers when testing.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:01:38 EDT

Chaldo :

said by FileShackOrg :

For Detroit>For Michigan

Comcast we need D3

Motor City FTW!

AMEN I am SICK of being so LATELY DEPLOYED!!!!!!!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:13:35 EDT

FileShackOrg : For Detroit>For Michigan

Comcast we need D3

Motor City FTW!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:46:58 EDT

nate1234 : tweet or email @comcaststeve or steve_teow2@cable.comcast.com, and he should be able to bump up your upstream modulation.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:41:37 EDT

anon : Upgraded my 16/2 to 50/10....got the new Cisco Docsis 3 modem, installed it, went pretty painlessly.

Downloads are fine at 50+ down......but I can't get higher than 6mbps upstream, it pegs there.

Any ideas?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:10:43 EDT

jblues :

said by spinkick :

Sitting here waiting in michigan for any sign of upgrades..

Me too!!! And YES! they will provision an SB6120 on a 16/2. They did here in Michigan for me and it works great. It seems to have raised my upload Powerboost a bit. The download is still the same.

/me begs Comcast...Michigan needs Doc 3 to make up for all the bad crap we in this state have to put up with (auto industry, high unemployment, etc!) :(

Charleston, SC

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:11:14 EDT

patyoung : So I got the e-mail from Comcast saying the 50mb service was available in my area and I call them to upgrade. They say that actually it is not available yet and they are still working on it. They don't know when and there is no notification list that I can sign up for.

So at least it sounds like it will be coming to the Charleston, SC area pretty soon at least (I'm in Mt Pleasant specifically)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:35:44 EDT

anon : Sitting here waiting in michigan for any sign of upgrades..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:34:13 EDT

dwhayden : This was my confusion when I posted my message about DOCSIS 3.0 in Greenwood, IN. I was looking at DOCSIS 3.0 as a technology, not as a specific available speed tier. If I were to have read the posts in this thread a little closer I would have figured that out. BTW: When I talk to Comcast CSRs DOCSIS 3.0 is synonymous with the Ultra and Extreme speed tiers, so it's perfectly understandable why some of us are confused.

So for Greenwood we are in the beginning phase of the upgrade. I can't confirm if we are DOCSIS 3.0 capable or not yet since I can't find anyone with a DOCSIS 3.0 modem to see if they bond multiple channels. Comcast did tell me 22.5 and 50 are not for sale yet, but will be soon.

said by AVonGauss :

If you want to be technical, no tier is DOCSIS 1, 2 or 3. The level of DOCSIS support in the system influences what tiers they are able to offer. What would control the DOCSIS registration is the capabilities of the modem and the capabilities of the CMTS..

come to DETROIT !!! please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:13:08 EDT

Chaldo : the title says it all :(

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:13:44 EDT

tyromind : correct - I was trying to word it simply...

and we use 4 downstream channels here, on our new 1Ghz system ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:41:48 EDT

AVonGauss : If you want to be technical, no tier is DOCSIS 1, 2 or 3. The level of DOCSIS support in the system influences what tiers they are able to offer. What would control the DOCSIS registration is the capabilities of the modem and the capabilities of the CMTS..

To give an example; if your system is DOCSIS 3 compliant, has 3 downstream channels, you have a SB6120 modem and subscribe to the 12/2 tier your modem should use all three downstream channels. If you replace the SB6120 with a SB5101, obviously it will only use 1 of the downstream channels as downstream channel bonding is a feature that was introduced with DOCSIS 3 and the SB5101 is a DOCSIS 2 device.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:26:51 EDT

tyromind : The upgrade from 6 to 12Mbps was part of the HSI upgrade, but 12Mbps is NOT DOCSIS 3. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area we have 2 Docsis 2 tiers (12 & 16Mbps). And 2 docsis 3 tiers (22 & 50Mbps). I've seen the 50 (10up) tier hit speedtests of ~60down & ~13up.

Docsis 3 requires a new modem that supports Docsis 3 / channel bonding. Unless you specifically ordered a speed above 16Mbps, you are on Docsis 2.

100Mbps is expected here within a years time.

Re: Reminder

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:09:54 EDT

sortofageek :

said by JJJohnson :

said by sortofageek :

This topic is for actual service upgrades to DOCSIS 3.

So the part of the thread title about keeping "all DOCSIS 3.0 discussion in this thread" doesn't actually mean all DOCSIS 3.0 discussion. Gotcha.

Yes, poorly worded. If a "gotcha" is meaningful to you, you get points.

As I explained in an IM yesterday, all of these threads are huge and it can be confusing in which one to post. I am, however, doing my best to direct traffic.

When the network upgrades are done, in most cases, accounts do not receive an automatic upgrade to either Ultra or Extreme tiers (exceptions are noted in the first post of this thread). Generally, people do see some PB increases, or some changes in the modem pages, etc. That discussion needs to be directed to this thread: »[Speed] Higher upload PowerBoost? 64QAM? DOCSIS 2.0?

I think that is the best place for the discussion since it typically takes awhile after the network upgrades before account holders are actually able to upgrade their service.

Even so, I haven't really pushed hard on that point as long as the discussion stays about DOCSIS 3. It is, however, pretty easy to drift off from that to 16/2-12/2 discussion. While that is understandable since those automatic upgrades are now occurring when DOCSIS 3 rolls out, I am trying to track that in the 16/2-12/2 thread, so I would appreciate it if people discuss it there.

Better? Or, is something still not clear? :)
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:20:22 EDT

heat84 :

said by xbbdc :

xbbdc what area are you in? im waiting for DOCSIS 3.0, im by Miami Lakes (33018).

pines blvd and palm ave, 33026

I think you're served by the headend in Davie. I'm served by the Pompano headend. So it could still be a headend area.

Re: Reminder

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:06:28 EDT

JJJohnson :

said by sortofageek :

This topic is for actual service upgrades to DOCSIS 3.

So the part of the thread title about keeping "all DOCSIS 3.0 discussion in this thread" doesn't actually mean all DOCSIS 3.0 discussion. Gotcha.

Reminder

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:19:18 EDT

sortofageek : In most cases for an upgrade to DOCSIS 3 service it is necessary to order it and it involves a price increase. This topic is for actual service upgrades to DOCSIS 3.

At some point after your network is upgraded to DOCSIS 3, 6/1 service is automatically upgraded to 12/2 and 8/2 service is automatically upgraded to 16/2. We are discussing that here: »Discuss 16/2 or 12/2 speed tiers here, please

Generally, when the network is upgraded, the first sign has been a noticeably higher powerboost. That is being discussed here: »[Speed] Higher upload PowerBoost? 64QAM? DOCSIS 2.0?
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Re: VM Notification DOCSIS 3.0 Tonight - Greenwood, IN

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:00:41 EDT

dwhayden : I'm going to try and find some people in my area who were on Performance or Performance Plus, and see if they got a speed bump. Since I was already on 16/2 Blast I can't tell if speeds changed or if like you said this was just the first step in the process to upgrade an area.

I'm hoping this update will limit those pesky DCCs I used to get. If I were to upload more than 1-2 minutes at a time I would always get DCCed back between 2 channels.

Re: VM Notification DOCSIS 3.0 Tonight - Greenwood, IN

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:33:23 EDT

d1gw33d : Yeah I hit 30000 kbps on dl but I'm still only getting 2600 kbps or so on up.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:31:58 EDT

d1gw33d : Really? I haven't gotten anything via email yet. I got the voice message last week. I'm in Clovis though technically (Herndon/Willow.)

Re: 100 Mbps available in 2 locations!

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:22:02 EDT

LarryE : According to sources here, we should be seeing it in our area some time next year. No dates yet.

Re: VM Notification DOCSIS 3.0 Tonight - Greenwood, IN

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:19:53 EDT

dwhayden : They just finished the upgrade a few minutes ago. Besides a new IP, my upstream is now on a brand new channel that didn't exist before. The new channel is now 5Msym/s. The downstream is the same.

My upload powerboost now reaches 10mbps. I could only hit 3mbps prior to this morning. I'm unable to tell if this upgrade is DOCSIS 3.0 since I only have a DOCSIS 2 modem. As for my speeds. I was on 16/2 prior to this change, and it's still the same. The only noticeable difference is the upload powerboost is faster.

Download Speed: 33505 kbps (4188.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 9472 kbps (1184 KB/sec transfer rate

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:01:27 EDT

CrysDark : I got the upgrades are coming soon e-mail here in Fresno, CA.

Typically how long from when the upgrade e-mail goes out to when the upgrades go live?

Re: 100 Mbps available in 2 locations!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:12:47 EDT

hata28 : I think it's only Twin City, no philly as u read the press release carefully. Philadelphia on heading cos it's the hometown of Comcast.

$370 is way too much for Internet. Now, I'm paying $70 for Extreme. Just wait and see what's the deal when it's for residential.

Re: 100 Mbps available in 2 locations!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:33:10 EDT

Chris 313 :

said by fonzbear2000 :

said by Cjaiceman :

Its listed here: »gigaom.com/2009/09/08/comcast-la···-telcos/

$369.96/month is just WAY too much for a connection like that...

OUCH! WAY WAYYYYYY to much!

Yeah. The price for now says BUSINESS ONLY. But for the price they also get no 250GB cap. So maybe for that price it's worth it.

But I definitely don't have that kind of money JUST for internet. When they roll it out Residential, I'd love to see what the price and caps are.

Until then, I'll just drool and dream while reading the business press release.

Re: 100 Mbps available in 2 locations!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:09:59 EDT

fonzbear2000 :

said by Cjaiceman :

Its listed here: »gigaom.com/2009/09/08/comcast-la···-telcos/

$369.96/month is just WAY too much for a connection like that...

OUCH! WAY WAYYYYYY to much!
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Re: 100 Mbps available in 2 locations!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:03:13 EDT

Cjaiceman : Its listed here: »gigaom.com/2009/09/08/comcast-la···-telcos/

$369.96/month is just WAY too much for a connection like that...
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Re: 100 Mbps available in 2 locations!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:45:34 EDT

nate1234 : very interesting... I wonder when we will see it for residential.
The upload speed is still too slow 100/15 is only OK.

Also, no prices are listed, only the value of the free crap that is included....

100 Mbps available in Twin Cities, MN/Philadephia, PA

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:33:06 EDT

fonzbear2000 : As of TODAY, 100 mbps is available here in Twin Cities, Minnesota and in Philadelphia, PA.: »www.comcast.com/About/PressRelea···PRID=918

It's for business class only though.
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Re: VM Notification DOCSIS 3.0 Tonight - Greenwood, IN

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:09:46 EDT

d1gw33d : I don't believe that means your market is fully upgraded as of 6AM the next day. I got the same message early last week but have yet to see/hear anything since. I just assumed its part of the process and we'll be getting it before the years end.

I'd like to hear from someone as to some sort of time table from the time they received that message to the time they were actually able to get D3 plans and hardware.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:48:07 EDT

xbbdc :

xbbdc what area are you in? im waiting for DOCSIS 3.0, im by Miami Lakes (33018).

pines blvd and palm ave, 33026

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:27:08 EDT

dfxmatt : isn't it 30/something tier for docsis 3 now? That's what I was promised.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:10:42 EDT

StefanB :

said by xbbdc :

i'm not sure, but i did go from 6mb to 12mb so i assumed it was the docsis 3 upgrade since my co-worker's speed increased as well. i am guessing that since neither of you got the upgrade its not the head-end, however my area does get u-verse so it can possibly be a competition to them in upgrading our specific area first.

xbbdc what area are you in? im waiting for DOCSIS 3.0, im by Miami Lakes (33018).

VM Notification DOCSIS 3.0 Tonight - Greenwood, IN

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:03:30 EDT

dwhayden : I just received a voice mail from Comcast that said between midnight and 6AM tomorrow (9/9/2009) DOCSIS 3.0 will be rolled out to my area.

Here's an excerpt from the message.

"Tonight between twelve midnight and 6AM we will be upgrading equipment on our advanced fiber optic network in your area. This will allow us to double the speed of most customer's internet service in the future at no charge, and to continue to bring you the best video and voice services available. During this upgrade you will experience an approximately 30 - 90 minute interruption of your phone service and/or Internet Service. "

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:55:44 EDT

xbbdc : i'm not sure, but i did go from 6mb to 12mb so i assumed it was the docsis 3 upgrade since my co-worker's speed increased as well. i am guessing that since neither of you got the upgrade its not the head-end, however my area does get u-verse so it can possibly be a competition to them in upgrading our specific area first.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:06:04 EDT

FrostyMelon : Frequency change down here...from 617 (I think) to 579Hz.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:56:28 EDT

iansltx : Within a few cents of Amazon for me.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Gaithersburg, MD

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:40:36 EDT

oidvoid :

said by oidvoid :

said by oidvoid :

Okay, I just confirmed with Comcast. They said I couldn't do a self-install, though. Not sure if I believe the guy I spoke with, as he had to ask a supervisor for every question I had. I'm going up the street to the local Comcast headquarters to see whether I can pick up a modem there. I'll report back when I can.

For all you Montgomery County folks, I just went to the Rockville main office to try and get a self-install kit, and they don't have any DS 3.0 modems yet. He said it might be a couple of months. So, it's back to trying to get a Comcast CSR to send me the kit.

Gotta love Comcast. Another CSR just told me DS 3.0 is NOT available in my area. This is after 2 other CSRs and an email from Comcast told me it IS available. I'll wait until they figure it out. I'm done with them for now :(

Update:

I stopped back into the Rockville office the other day after letting a couple of months go by and, lo and behold, they had a modem (Ubee) to give me. It was a self-install, obviously, and I was told it should just work when I swapped it out with my old SB. Well, it didn't, and I had to call and have it configured. Then I decided to have my service upgraded to Ultra, which I did by calling the billing dept. Getting it actually configured for the new tier required speaking to no less than 3 friendly but clueless "technical" reps, with no success. I finally decided to use the Comcast Direct forum here and had my config file by the next morning. Lesson learned!

Anyway, Gaithersburg definitely does have Docsis 3.0 now and it's working splendidly with the Ubee modem. I'm getting exactly what I ordered, 22 down and 5 up consistently.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:13:16 EDT

Mike Wolf : check here:

»www.provantage.com/motorola-5451···901Y.htm

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:50:34 EDT

anon : Anyone know when Boulder colorodo will have the new speeds?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:26:41 EDT

hata28 : Yeah....I'll prefer to buy from Amazon, cos their shipping is more reliable and their return policy is better. And I just have a 3-month Trial Prime membership, so I can overnight for $3.99 or free 2 day shipping! Cheer!

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:18:31 EDT

iansltx : When you factor in shipping, the SB6120 is cheaper at Amazon. The modem price seems to hover around $85 at AMZN at the moment.

Also, it appears as though around here there aren't any non-Ambit modems yet. Which is annoying, but provides an even better reason to get a SurfBoard if the rental rate increases.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EDT

iansltx : Don't know about the boot time, but I don't think mine takes quite that long. LEDs aren't *that* bright. Interesting that the modem says it can do 4+4 channel conding, and I've pulled ~61/22 speeds with it with three down and one up bonded.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:02:42 EDT

anon : When is boulder getting the new 50 meg Jezzz to long of wait already

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:57:44 EDT

hata28 : yes...it's normal....I don't remember exactly how long....but it took a while when I had the Ubee...even now I have the Arris TM702G...it's take more than the previous D2 modem to reboot.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:50:15 EDT

mystica :

said by hata28 :

Some people said the Ubee is working fine, except the Bright LED lights which I find it very annoying.

I'm not one to complain about the lights; the modem is in a closet. However, I've noticed that the thing takes nearly 3 or 4 minutes to fully boot! Is this normal for Docsis3 modems?
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:48:53 EDT

mattlwil : Figures, I lived in Nashville for 5 years and just moved back to Memphis this past May...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:17:09 EDT

hata28 : Some people said the Ubee is working fine, except the Bright LED lights which I find it very annoying. You can get yourself the SB 6120 from Amazon or Buy.com . Also this place have quite a good deal
»www.compuplus.com/i-Motorola-SUR···mit7i107

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:15:14 EDT

Cjaiceman :

said by komat :

i think business 50/10 is $189 with a contract?

Yup, $189/month with a 2 or 3 year contract. Also, if you need to have static IPs you have to use their SMCD3G device (which is reported to have issues). If you can find a work around, or know people on the inside, you can get a SB6120 provisioned on your account, but be prepared to work for it. For some reason they are starting to get picky about customer owned equipment on the business classes.

[rant]
Personally, I think the SMC stuff is not even close to business class, and if the customer wants to run their own stuff, they should let them, just provide limited support if its obvious that its their equipment. I refuse to have another SMC, those things are piles of junk.[/rant]
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:11:25 EDT

Cjaiceman : If you call and ask your local payment center they might have some Cisco's in stock. You could also always buy your own SB6120, but Comcast doesn't hand them out here in CO.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:00:30 EDT

komat : i think business 50/10 is $189 with a contract?

Re: Free Upgrades from 16/2 to 22/5 in Colorado

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:23:05 EDT

mystica :

said by Eth_Rem :

Yes, that's what I mean.

Basically, here's the breakdown (with/without another service)

50/10 - 99.95/111.95

I may be wrong on the Extreme tier. Its not been finalized on pricing yet. I know it won't exceed 110 for residential with cable.

Any idea what the 50/10 tier will be for Business Class? The roommate and I want to be able to VPN and work from home without any sort of bandwidth caps...if the pricing isn't too exorbitant...
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:10:54 EDT

mystica : Got 22x5 in Southeast Denver; Sadly I have an Ambit/Ubee modem... Where does one have to go to get a Surfboard or Cisco? Or, is there any chance of getting an ARRIS TM702 eMTA without telephone service?
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:31:51 EDT

AVonGauss : Sorry, to clarify when I said new tiers I was referring to 12/2, 16/2, 25/5 and 50/10 in one lump some. Some have reported in Broward county increased throughput in PowerBoost results and some have mistaken that as the upgrades going through. The web site wording doesn't help either.

Hopefully shortly you can come back and report that the upgrades has gone through so they can stop working in Broward and get back to Palm Beach... ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:58:45 EDT

Goober : Actually, speedtests work just fine with Comcast if you want the powerboosted numbers.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:29:26 EDT

heat84 :

said by AVonGauss :

Equipment upgrades have been taking place for a while now I believe, but if you are referring to the new tiers I don't believe they have been rolled out anywhere in Broward yet.

Nope, not referring to the new tiers. I don't need the DOC SIS 3.0 tiers. But I can't wait for my 6/1 to be doubled.

Don't ever test Comcast internet with a speedtest. Download a 100+MB file from a fast location. Downloading Linux distros are very good for testing.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:32:37 EDT

MGD King : Got my e-mail yesterday. Will test the speeds tonight.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:36:44 EDT

d1gw33d : I received an automated message today from Comcast stating that my phone/internet service will be interrupted for 30-90 minutes between 12am-5am tonight as they are "upgrading the fiber network in my area to provide internet connection speeds up to twice as fast!"

I assume they are starting the DOCSIS3.0 upgrades in my market? I'm currently on the BLAST! (16/2) tier. Does that give me 22/5 Mbps once the upgrade is complete and I pickup a DOCSIS 3.0 modem?

I'm in Fresno/Clovis California.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:25:18 EDT

pearland_guy : Wow looks like Docsis 3.0 has been moving along pretty quickly. Anyone know when Docsis 3.0 is close to being rolled out in Houston Texas ? All we have is Blast! 16/2 . AT&T is about as slow as daylight out here.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:21:00 EDT

ss911der : I'm afraid your test isnt accurate. Your results are just from powerboost. Docsis 3 hasnt been available for 1.5 years here. I'm in Davie.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:40:16 EDT

claykin : DOCSIS 3 upgrade humming right along here in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A few days ago I was hitting about 14Mb/s down and 2Mb/s up on Speedtest.net Atlanta server and this is how its been for the last 1.5 years. After the periodic "maintenance" outages over the last couple weeks, I am now hitting 20Mb/s down and 5.5Mb/s up with my Motorola Surfboard.

Sweet!! Now, if they'd only stop taking the service down at night!!!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:08:14 EDT

AVonGauss : Equipment upgrades have been taking place for a while now I believe, but if you are referring to the new tiers I don't believe they have been rolled out anywhere in Broward yet. An area in this context would start at the headend which covers a region such as Broward and is further subdivided in to areas by CMTS / CMTS port.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:37:40 EDT

heat84 :

said by heat84 :

Several people in my area said they have DOC SIS 3.0 but I don't yet. When they say and area has been upgraded, what constitutes an area? The territory of a particular headend?, a neighborhood?, or something else?
What is actually involved in upgrading an "area" to DOC SIS 3.0? I tried Googling but apparently I'm not using the right words(What's wrong with DOC SIS 3 upgrade process?) because all I get is results about when and where but not how.

Nobody knows? :(

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:06:43 EDT

actor90 :

said by cable nerd :

Your SNR is fine.BUT your upstream power level is way to high.thats why you have those T-3 time outs.Don't expect comcast to fix it.Find out which line your modem is on and reconfigure the splitters to get that TX under 50.

My modems are off a splitter on a direct line to outside the house. The signals were the same before they added the splitter for the Docsis 3.0 modem. They have been this way since the started upgrading this area to Docsis 2.0 in June before the Docsis 3.0 upgrade. My upstream power level was 39-43 before that.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:22:48 EDT

anon : Your SNR is fine.BUT your upstream power level is way to high.thats why you have those T-3 time outs.Don't expect comcast to fix it.Find out which line your modem is on and reconfigure the splitters to get that TX under 50.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:08:03 EDT

rocker68 : A little better...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:08:53 EDT

rocker68 : Internet Explorer v 8

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:02:07 EDT

rocker68 : Firefox 3.5.2

Hendersonville, tn. 37075

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:07:45 EDT

anon :

its here in nashville just got a email today...but cannot upgrade to it nor has my performance plan been upgraded...what should i do?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:17:42 EDT

hata28 : I have the TRENDnet TEW633-GR and have the Gigibit WAN and LAN ports.
The issue should be resolved now...when I set the WAN PORT speed to 100 Mbps....Speedtest are normal now....and I can get around 8.0 MB/s on a single file download from MU with Powerboost and constant speed of 7.0 MB/s after the first 100 MB. And all the LAN connections are gigibit except the WAN which is 100 Mbps.
Thanks for pointing that out.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:57:39 EDT

PGHammer :

said by hata28 :

I have 1 X Asus Crosshair II and 2 X Asus M3N-HT/deluxe

All are using Nvidia nForce adaptors with the latest drivers nforce 15.37 all running Windows 7 Ultimate RTM. x64 on Crosshair II and x86 on 2 of the M3N-HT/DELUXE. And Crosshair II have another LAN Marvell.

no complain on the speed if I set the router WAN port to Auto for 1000 mbps, except can't get the real speed on any speedtest sites.

So I think the problems are not on the PCI onboard LANs.
And when I set the WAN speed to 1000 mbps.....no connections on all the PCs.

Thinking of buying a new router....looking @ the Belkin - F5D8232-4 N1 Vision Wireless Router -...with the onboard LCD

The issue *could* be the LAN ports on the router end (considering that 100 mbps *fixed* works, when *auto* flops).

I have a Linksys WRT54GS and a (bricked) WRT310N (which is usable as a gigabit switch). Both before and after the bricking, I had no issues with the 310N's gigabit ports (the only wired PC with gigabit ports, mine, has an nForce 7100/630i chipset and a single Realtek, not Marveil, gigE port). The LAN port is in auto mode; I too am running 7 x64 RTM.

What router are you using?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:21:46 EDT

ferzerp :

said by MGD King :

I talked to a rep about 3 weeks ago who told me (I'm in Hendersonville) that DOCSIS 3.0 won't be available here until end of September/early October time frame. What part of Nashville are you in? I was told that Smyrna and Dickson have it already and they're slowly moving into middle TN to keep the call volume down.

Oh, I know for sure we've been upgraded here. I have an sb6120 and it's connecting on 4 channels. The phone support people can only say "Well, it was deployed in your area August 20th, but I can't tell why we can't add it to your account" Right now I have a ticket number for trying to figure out what is up with it. All I ever get is that they should be able to add it, but for some reason, the option just isn't there for my account.

Re: A little bird whispered about DOCSIS 3.0 in VT

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:33:11 EDT

confuxion : sortofageek, you rock!! I live in central Vermont and could not find out any info about Comcast's planned DOCSIS 3 rollout in VT, until i saw this post.

I was wondering if you could (and wouldn't mind) share with me where you got this information? Also, I'm going to reference a map in a second, but are these towns all in a particular section of VT, or are they randomly spread out?

Another thing I noticed (don't know if this is legit or a coincidence) was that most of the towns listed are more "upscale", in that they have a higher income-per-capita than other towns in VT. I could be completely off with that, though.

Is there any updated information since you posted this? So interested to find out where you read/found out about this. Thanks in advance for your time!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:54:11 EDT

heat84 : Several people in my area said they have DOC SIS 3.0 but I don't yet. When they say and area has been upgraded, what constitutes an area? The territory of a particular headend?, a neighborhood?, or something else?
What is actually involved in upgrading an "area" to DOC SIS 3.0? I tried Googling but apparently I'm not using the right words(What's wrong with DOC SIS 3 upgrade process?) because all I get is results about when and where but not how.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:09:49 EDT

mattlwil : Any idea when West TN will be getting this? I live in Memphis, right in the middle of the city, by the University.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:15:08 EDT

actor90 : Comcast is now installing in Little Egg Harbor, NJ and all of southern Ocean County that is served by the Manahawkin headend of the Toms River system, Docsis 3.0 equipment. Unfortunately they do not have Docsis 3.0 emta's available in this area as of yet. They do however, have the excellent Cisco DCP3000 Docsis 3.0 modems in this area.

I recently upgraded to the Premiere HD triple play which now includes the Ultra speed tier. I had an earlier post expressing my frustration at getting a Docsis 3.0 modem install to take advantage of the new speed tier. They only very recently (with in the month) started installing Docsis 3.0 modems in this area and there is still a huge amount of confusion between the sales, customer service, and technicians. For those who have current emta's for phone service or are upgrading to it, this area has no Docsis 3.0 emta's. All installs in this area will be two modem, one Docsis 2.0 emta and a splitter to a Docsis 3.0 Cisco DCP3000.

When ordering the Premiere HD Triple play, they will not tell you you need a Docsis 3.0 modem, and that you will only get Blast speed tier configuration till you have a Docsis 3.0 modem. You are paying for Ultra and should get it, make sure to ask for a Docsis 3.0 modem. Also there is still a bit of confusion if they will allow self installs of the Docsis 3.0 modems in this area. If they insist on an install, I would try to get them to wave the installation fee since they are forcing an install visit (I got mine waived). The installer was quick and professional, getting the job done in about 30 minutes. I was very pleased.

My signal levels are on the low side, but within spec, and I am getting my full Ultra speed tier speeds with no drop outs or packet loss. I am guessing they will eventually do a maintenance in the area and get the SNR on the downstream back to the 36 to 37dB level it was at before they upgraded the area. Also the upstream power level jumped from 40-42 dBmV range to 53-55. I'm hoping they will do maintenance soon in the area to get these levels back in the comfort zone.

All in all, the hassles of getting everything done correctly are will worth the speed increase. Speed tests with power boost put the Downstream initial burst at over 40Mbps, and the upload at just over 6Mbps. The upload will get more burst when they finally upgrade the upstream channels to two channel bonding. I am most impressed with the speeds. More then enough to handle anything thrown at it.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:43:42 EDT

MGD King :

said by ferzerp :

I received a mailer in Nashville, TN saying that I could get the extreme tier starting August 27. I have the 16/2 upgrade (and got it that day), but 50/10 still isn't an option on my account. Is the practice of announcing availability and then not selling it to you common?

I talked to a rep about 3 weeks ago who told me (I'm in Hendersonville) that DOCSIS 3.0 won't be available here until end of September/early October time frame. What part of Nashville are you in? I was told that Smyrna and Dickson have it already and they're slowly moving into middle TN to keep the call volume down.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:31:07 EDT

komat : i had to wait a week to order my d3 speed when i got the email. are you calling in to ask for it or just checking the web site? comcast site still say blast is the highest speed i can get but i have the extreme 50

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:28:49 EDT

ferzerp : I received a mailer in Nashville, TN saying that I could get the extreme tier starting August 27. I have the 16/2 upgrade (and got it that day), but 50/10 still isn't an option on my account. Is the practice of announcing availability and then not selling it to you common?

Re: MICHIGAN?!?!!?

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:42:45 EDT

Chaldo : Amen I would Love Verizon FIOS I would LOVE LOVE LOVE that, I know a buddy of mine who has it and its amazing, now the wireless service from Verizon I hate. I love AT&T Wireless, and will always love it, but I like verizon Fios. COMCAST on the other hand has been disappointing me, deploying D3 to one of the major city's they provide way to late in my opinion.

Re: MICHIGAN?!?!!?

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:13:05 EDT

jblues :

There is WOW! Cable here in Detroit area as well, but they are as bad as AT&T in speed. We need Verizon, but all they seem to do around Michigan is offer cellular service :mad:

Re: MICHIGAN?!?!!?

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:19:14 EDT

brianstretch :

said by Chaldo :

MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is like making me pissed off that there is not another major provider here in the Detroit area to compete with, AT&T U-verse deploys so slow that comcast would not even care...... If there was a second operator that would show major competition we would have had D3 LONG AGO. I guess Detroit is a dying city to them too!!!! heck I wouldn't blame them most ppl in Detroit stole cable .. haha, not anymore digital migration messed that up....

AT&T U-verse has 25M/2M down/up to play with, total, for Internet and TV. It was obsolete before it was ever deployed. We've had U-verse for quite some time in Ann Arbor and it's a joke. Comcast is the only game in town for speed freaks and they know it.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:59:10 EDT

komat : you using IE or firefox to do the speed test

with ie i can get 12-14mbit
foxfox 6-7mbit

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:35:49 EDT

dimitrib90 : Is it me or is the north bay area having problems with their upload? I have the extreme 50/10 and I cant get more than 6 mbps up (wired from the modem, no router). Just wondering if anyone else in the north bay is having the same problem.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:00:35 EDT

hata28 : I have 1 X Asus Crosshair II and 2 X Asus M3N-HT/deluxe

All are using Nvidia nForce adaptors with the latest drivers nforce 15.37 all running Windows 7 Ultimate RTM. x64 on Crosshair II and x86 on 2 of the M3N-HT/DELUXE. And Crosshair II have another LAN Marvell.

no complain on the speed if I set the router WAN port to Auto for 1000 mbps, except can't get the real speed on any speedtest sites.

So I think the problems are not on the PCI onboard LANs.
And when I set the WAN speed to 1000 mbps.....no connections on all the PCs.

Thinking of buying a new router....looking @ the Belkin - F5D8232-4 N1 Vision Wireless Router -...with the onboard LCD

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:39:36 EDT

Cjaiceman : Try updating your network card drivers (usually from the comp manufacturer, or network card maker), and see what that does for you. There is no reason that it shouldn't work on auto (1000 full duplex). If the driver update doesn't work, you might have a faulty network card, PCI gigabit cards are cheap and an easy replacement for onboard...
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:33:46 EDT

hata28 : I guess I'll stick to the 100 mbps on the WAN since I got no chance of getting more than 100 mbps download speed.

Re: MICHIGAN?!?!!?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:22:42 EDT

netcool :

said by Chaldo :

MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You might see it by the end of the year if things stay on track.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:17:41 EDT

Goober : Stick with what works for sure. I find those settings to be finicky between devices. So if it works, let it be. That is, unless you see a speed issue within your LAN when you do transfers. But, since you know what settings work, maybe you can experiment?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:02:31 EDT

hata28 :

said by Goober :

Look at your ethernet port settings to make sure those are fully enable. Full duplex, auto speed works best for my routers. I find Ihave problems if I force them at their highest limits. I think my GigE PC ports don't negotiate well with the 100Mbps LAN ports on the router.

Thank goober finally found the answer! My router has the 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX gigabit WAN port and the also 4X 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX gigabit LAN ports

And all my PCs also have gigabit LAN port.

So when I upgraded to Extreme from Ultra....the WAN port speed on the router was set to AUTO 10/100/1000Mbps and the 1000 Mbps speed was on the WAN port when Extreme was connected. I guess the TM702G has the Gigabit WAN too.
So I just set the WAN port speed of my router to 100 Mbps and here are the figures:

So shall I leave the WAN PORT SPEED to 100 Mbps or back to AUTO?

Re: MICHIGAN?!?!!?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:49:26 EDT

Reese1972 : The comcast super duper high speed is on it's way quickly

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:33:15 EDT

Goober : Look at your ethernet port settings to make sure those are fully enable. Full duplex, auto speed works best for my routers. I find Ihave problems if I force them at their highest limits. I think my GigE PC ports don't negotiate well with the 100Mbps LAN ports on the router.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:02:30 EDT

hata28 : wired and Qos disabled

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:59:58 EDT

FrostyMelon : QoS on? Are you running it wired or wireless?

MICHIGAN?!?!!?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:17:07 EDT

Chaldo : MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is like making me pissed off that there is not another major provider here in the Detroit area to compete with, AT&T U-verse deploys so slow that comcast would not even care...... If there was a second operator that would show major competition we would have had D3 LONG AGO. I guess Detroit is a dying city to them too!!!! heck I wouldn't blame them most ppl in Detroit stole cable .. haha, not anymore digital migration messed that up....

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:56:54 EDT

hata28 : I can't seem to do any speedtest on my 50/10 tier with my router TRENDnet TEW 633 ER. Getting weird speed:

have to connect direct to my PC, then I'll get my extreme speed. But actual download of files from RS,MU or HF, I can max up to around 8 MB/s with the router.
Anyone have ideas? All this happened after I upgrade from Ultra to Extreme.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:34:50 EDT

runelind : Is the 50/10 tier available to regular customers living in Aurora, CO yet?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:25:27 EDT

Eth_Rem : I consistently seem to get 20+ megs on upload powerboost. I've seen it as high as 25 when I'm not using my router.

The 50/10 is an awesome tier. It really is. Its still capped at 250GB supposedly but I doubt that is true since its way too easy to hit 250GB with this connection. I've pulled probably 300 already.

You have a PM.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:38:16 EDT

NegativeX :

said by Eth_Rem :

OT but you wouldn't happen to be Jeremy would you?

And those speeds are pretty impressive. I'm kinda jealous since I've got 50/10 and don't see near those download speeds. I'm capped at 62:

Holy cow those are some insane upload numbers...

At our business in Boulder, we're getting set up on the 50/10 business class on Monday, since we're going to need no monthly bandwidth caps for the next few months. Wish I would get the 50/10 at home, but don't want to spend the cash, haha...

Yeh this is Jeremy... :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:24:23 EDT

Eth_Rem : OT but you wouldn't happen to be Jeremy would you?

And those speeds are pretty impressive. I'm kinda jealous since I've got 50/10 and don't see near those download speeds. I'm capped at 62:

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:26:05 EDT

NegativeX :

said by Eth_Rem :

I have not seen a D3 upgrade in Boulder yet.

Nor have I seen one in Frederick... what are your sustained speeds NegativeX?

Around the same as before... 12/2

But before I made the service request yesterday, to fix my latency issue these past few weeks, I never saw 4 bonded channels before this morning nor did Power Boost ever hit beyond 30mbit down or 2-3mbit up.

Not sure what to make of it, hehe... but at least my latency issue has now since been resolved. :)

Latency was well over 350+ just yesterday and now it's 65... can't complain! :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:38:48 EDT

EG :

said by bsoft :

Do they ever bump the speed tiers before deploying D3?

Yes. They have been known to do so in the past, way before the thought of the D3 spec. And lately, that seems to happen as they test and prep the network for D3.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:35:38 EDT

bsoft : Do they ever bump the speed tiers before deploying D3?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:10:23 EDT

Eth_Rem : I have not seen a D3 upgrade in Boulder yet.

Nor have I seen one in Frederick... what are your sustained speeds NegativeX?
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:38:40 EDT

chpthrll : When the switch is made to Docsis3,is it just a flip of a switch or will they(and us) be offline for a while until the modem is rebooted?
Just wondering

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:53:07 EDT

bsoft : FYI, the exact message:

Great news.... Comcast has doubled your Internet speed for free. To enjoy your new, faster High Speed Internet, just press the reset button on your modem or eMTA.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:50:16 EDT

bsoft : I'm in North Boulder.

I just got an automated call from Comcast saying that they had increased my bandwidth.

Reset the eMTA but didn't notice any difference.

When I called in, the CSR had no idea what I was talking about.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:43:53 EDT

chpthrll : well,i got a sb6120 even tho there is no d3 here till sept 2,
great speeds tho.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:37:26 EDT

Movieman420 :

said by Goober :

Ask him to price the 50/10 in with the triple play and see how much it comes out to. Maybe there's no set discount but just appears at that price when added on. I didn't have to ask for a discount. It was just the price that it came up as.

We don't have FIOS here, although we do have another cable company and DSL.

Ahh...I see. Mk, I'll add up that my bill would be with the $19.99/mo 6 mo phone promo and also add the normal cost of the 50/10 and see if their triple play price quote ring true re: a cheaper 50/10 line. Thx for the 411...:)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:19:01 EDT

heat84 : So the higher the tier the lower the powerboost?

When an area has been upgraded, what exactly does area mean? Headend territory, neighborhood, or something else? I reset my EMTA and no speed increase. I would think me and B737Capt are served by the same headend, so I guess its not headend territory.

Are there sub headends? There used to be a payment center right near me(University Drive between Commercial and McNab) that had a few dishes outside. Maybe they were just being stored there.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Frederick, CO

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:24:38 EDT

NegativeX : I'm up in Frederick, CO and I woke up to a nice little surprise this morning...

Downstream Bonding Channel Value
Channel ID 2 1 3 4
Frequency 525000000 Hz 519000000 Hz 531000000 Hz 537000000 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 34 dB 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB
Downstream Modulation QAM256 QAM256 QAM256 QAM256
Power Level
-1 dBmV -2 dBmV -1 dBmV -1 dBmV

Looks like Docsis 3.0 is up North now.

I was told we wouldn't get it til the end of September, but the last couple of days, I've been working with someone from Comcast via the support forum on this site, to resolve a capacity issue that hits hard every evening, causing my connection to drawl to sub, low tier, DSL speeds.

Not sure if this had something to do with them pulling the trigger on Docsis 3 in my area.

Speedtest.net shows close to 100MB/sec down and 8MB/sec up... (obviously power boost...)

One happy customer. :)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:51:31 EDT

Ted Sheckler : My most recent Comcast bill says "Ultra" internet service, but it seems I was not automatically upgraded. My SB6120 logs still show "speedtierextreme2". Do I need to call in? I've already rebooted my cable modem and no change in speed.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:07:24 EDT

hussle87 : it it possible to have a D3 EMTA with the 12/2 tier I was told that comcast doesn't do that because of provising problems?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:18:56 EDT

hata28 : We don't have FIOS here either, but I was offered $69.99 when I complained about the speed of the Ultra.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:13:13 EDT

Cjaiceman : I also got that call today, but they stated they couldn't get my modem to respond. After explaining my situation, they said that they would e-mail the issue up and see if they can get it moving a little quicker so I can get back on my D3 and to the 50/10....
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:11:12 EDT

Goober : Ask him to price the 50/10 in with the triple play and see how much it comes out to. Maybe there's no set discount but just appears at that price when added on. I didn't have to ask for a discount. It was just the price that it came up as.

We don't have FIOS here, although we do have another cable company and DSL.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:08:59 EDT

Movieman420 : What a bummer...I heard that the 50/10 line is avail for 69.99/mo IF you go triple play.
I called today to add CC phone service and upgrade to the 50/10 but the rep said that all triple play discounts/deals only involved the 16/2 tier. :(
I'm guessing the 69.99 offer is only available in areas where CC has competition from Fios. Grrr...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:06:04 EDT

FileShackOrg : i certainly hope not that long. If only wow would offer a faster speed say 20/10 service I'd be all over that.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:38:14 EDT

Reese1972 : Give it a few years

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:30:37 EDT

n0xlf : Just got 50/10! Came in as a phone call asking to reboot my modem (with an actual person on the other end, surprisingly! - they must be getting a bit more "business class" aware and not just messing with service at random)..

In any case, PB is gone in both directions, but it's a solid 50/10. Last I looked at the config, it's actually provisioned at 55/11 I believe...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:30:19 EDT

neufuse : Indiana, PA is now three channel downstream bonded... we've been two channel since D3 launched... today we went to three

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:52:41 EDT

Cjaiceman : I am assuming you have reset your modem? :D

Maybe it got pushed back a day? Try tomorrow?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:54:32 EDT

Chaldo : I cannot believe not a single area IN MICHIGAN has been upgraded yet...... COME ON DETROIT IS ONE OF THE FREAKING MAJOR CITY'S!!!! you already did digital migration, HURRY WITH THE DOCSIS 3.0 !!!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:21:33 EDT

n0xlf :

said by Eth_Rem :

Oh and business services will get 50/10 next Wednesday.

It's Wednesday now - Where is my 50/10? :)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:46:43 EDT

hata28 :

said by Eth_Rem :

said by runelind :

I went by and got a new 3.0 modem from the comcast B&M on Abilene street in Aurora. It is an AMBIT and not the usual Motorola. Even though the girl at the counter said my modem was provisioned, I still had to call in when I got home as the modem got put in the walled garden. However once everything was up and running, everything went smoothly. I speedtest at about 30/8 but getting actual throughput of 22/5.

Any word on when Extreme will be available?

Is the Ambit modem basically equivalent to the Moto?

Unfortunately, our market won't be using the SB6120. I have heard of a lot of problems with provisioning Ambit modems and I have heard of signal loss and modem resets with them as well but the SB6120 has some of the same issues - particularly before it downloads the firmware from the CMTS.

30 is what you should be getting on powerboost with Ultra so everything looks good. I wouldn't worry about it.

Cjaiceman - Parker has been upgraded to D3.

Does anyone know a good site to upload to? Mediafire only hits 6.7Mbps and I'm curious how fast this connection can really upload. Speed tests are too small to really gauge the average true upload.

For a single file upload, my upload only hit around 4 Mbps on Megaupload and only 1.6 mbps on rapidshare. But if I use File & Image Uploader, I get a constant upload speed of 1.3 MB/s with 5 parallel upload for both MU & RS. I am uploading some files soon, will provide screenshot.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:36:48 EDT

anon : any additional info on Sacramento CA

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:27:11 EDT

anon : any additional info on sacramento CA launch time or estimated arrival time

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:37:57 EDT

Eth_Rem :

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:57:41 EDT

runelind : I went by and got a new 3.0 modem from the comcast B&M on Abilene street in Aurora. It is an AMBIT and not the usual Motorola. Even though the girl at the counter said my modem was provisioned, I still had to call in when I got home as the modem got put in the walled garden. However once everything was up and running, everything went smoothly. I speedtest at about 30/8 but getting actual throughput of 22/5.

Any word on when Extreme will be available?

Is the Ambit modem basically equivalent to the Moto?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:21:30 EDT

Cjaiceman : What about Parker (since I live there now...) on Business Class?

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:03:52 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by runelind :

Ok, so I'd need a new modem to go from 16 megs to 22 megs - I wonder if they would be doing some kind of a promo.

No promos on 22Meg right now.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:03:32 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by Ted Sheckler :

Will 50/10 be available in Aurora soon?
Is it a congestion issue?
I am curious as to how many people are on my node, I assume very few because most houses around here have Qwest DSL and I never experienced a slow-down in 2 1/2 years.

50/10 won't be available for another week or two. Its being launched for business service first and a week later for residential. Its definitely not a congestion issue.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:33:13 EDT

Ted Sheckler : Will 50/10 be available in Aurora soon?
Is it a congestion issue?
I am curious as to how many people are on my node, I assume very few because most houses around here have Qwest DSL and I never experienced a slow-down in 2 1/2 years.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:46:42 EDT

runelind : Ok, so I'd need a new modem to go from 16 megs to 22 megs - I wonder if they would be doing some kind of a promo.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:33:34 EDT

Eth_Rem : Aurora has been upgraded. Max tier available is 22Megs.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:44:59 EDT

runelind : I was going to call them later on today to see what availability is like in my area of Aurora. Are there any magic words I should use with the rep to make him/her understand what I'm asking for? I have a comcast store not too far away, I'm assuming that I could just go there to rent the modem? I currently own my own Docsis 2 modem.

I just got bumped to the 16/2 tier (up from 8/2) over the weekend if that means anything as far as D3 availability.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Aurora, CO

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:09:25 EDT

Ted Sheckler : I can't test it at the moment, until next weekend but looks like I got auto-upgraded from Blast to Ultra :D

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Littleton, CO

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:27:12 EDT

Cjaiceman : Of course you can, but that's the max you'll get from it. I don't want to plug my own video, but in it at 28 seconds you can clearly see I get about the same from it:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLAvj6S0zCY
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Littleton, CO

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:02:23 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by maddog707 :

Did anybody do any tweaks to your modem? Because I have the same modem & the same speed tier as you & my speeds are nowhere near yours.

That speedtest has to be inaccurate. You can't get 92megs from that particular server.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Littleton, CO

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:31:35 EDT

maddog707 : Did anybody do any tweaks to your modem? Because I have the same modem & the same speed tier as you & my speeds are nowhere near yours.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:28:05 EDT

andyross :

said by maddog707 :

Can I use the Belden 7916a coaxial cable with my Motorola SB6120?

I don't see how the cable type will make much of a difference except for long runs. It certainly has nothing to do with the modem model. The frequencies being used would be more or less sensitive to the cable quality.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Jersey City, NJ

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:30:56 EDT

cferro : I got my 22/5 service in Jersey City,NJ last evening. I would like to thank the people on this message board for help.

Mod Note: See also ---> »DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Jersey City, NJ April 18, 2009

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:56:17 EDT

Eth_Rem : Looks like you don't have the Ultra bootfile. Look through my previous posts and you'll see what I was locked at on Blast with D3.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:14:34 EDT

jbfreak : 2 tests run on my Comcast Ultra 22/5 service in Metro Denver.

speedtest.Comcast.net to Denver test server
and Speedtest.net to local Denver server

Same results that I got before. Funny thing is, the upload varies somewhat from test to test but the 21Mb download is a rockstead value each time.

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Speedtest.net

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:11:10 EDT

maddog707 : Can I use the Belden 7916a coaxial cable with my Motorola SB6120?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:45:51 EDT

Cjaiceman : There is a speed test server in Denver on Comcast's network. Click on the link below, then go to Denver, CO
»speedtest.comcast.net/
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:14:05 EDT

jbfreak :

said by Eth_Rem :

Those speeds are low for 22/5. You should be testing at 30 down. What speed test are you using? The best for Denver is speedtest.net

That's a test from Comcasts internal test server in Minnesota. Don't know if there's one closer to Denver. My tests from Broadbandreports are even worse, 5/5. I usually do some testing from speedtest.net but didn't this time. I'll do that and report back.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:22:59 EDT

sortofageek : Look at your bill. What tier are you paying for? My guess is that you are on the standard tier (6/1) and have been upgraded to 12/2 which includes PowerBoost up to 15Mbps for a short period and then levels off to around 12Mbps.

If this is the case, the report belongs in this thread ---> »Discuss 16/2 or 12/2 speed tiers here, please

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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:19:41 EDT

B737Capt : I got a phone call too from Comcast saying that my network had been upgraded and I should receive twice the speed after power cycling the modem. It did not say I was getting upgraded to DOCSIS 3.0 specifically. Anyways, I was getting 25Mbps downloads before this phone call. I contact support to find out about the speed doubling and they send a reset to my modem and ask me to power cycle. Now I only get 15Mbps! :mad:

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Littleton, CO

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:49:47 EDT

Eth_Rem : Are you a business service customer? Powerboost should be capped to 21 max download on 16 for residential.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:48:54 EDT

Eth_Rem : PGHammer - the other main issue with the WRT160N is that it can't handle a lot of data running through it. Example - every time I stream video from my PC to my PS3, the connection dies if I'm going wired to wireless and it still dies occasionally when I'm running wired to wired.
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DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Littleton, CO

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:08:05 EDT

SaguratuS : Just got my SB6120 provisioned in Littleton, CO (4 bonded channels)

I'm on the 16/2 SpeedTier plan, and I'm seeing downloads in excess of 116mb/s at times. Upstream appears to be hard capped at 10mb/s. Quite a change from 36/5 using the old SB5120

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:39:25 EDT

PGHammer : There are two (and only two) even remotely crappy parts about the WRT160N:

1. The LAN and WAN ports are 100 mbit, not gigabit (unlike WRT3xxN and up).
2. It's not simultaneous dual-band N (but then, the WRT3xxN models aren't, either; you have to go to the WRT400N or better for that).

The WRT160N basically replaces the WRT54GS as a minimum-recommended router for Blast (with single-band N replacing SpeedBoosted-G in the GS), and the GS wasn't (and still isn't) a bad router (I have had my GS for four years and haven't had a lick of trouble out of it). The big problem with the WRT160N is that pricing for the WRT3xxN (first the WRT300N, and now the WRT310N) has dropped to where the WRT160N used to be (in some cases, a WRT310N on sale undercuts still-stock WRT160N prices).

It's the price paid for early-adoption.

NOTE: There is *one* dual-band WRT3xxN model (WRT320N); however, it's undercut IMHO by being 100 mbit LAN/WAN, not gigabit like the other 3xxN models). If you need dual-band N but have no need of wired gigabit (I'd be real surprised, as gigabit Ethernet is pretty-much standard these days for desktops) then you can consider the 320N (which is priced either identically to or slightly less than the 310N).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:16:51 EDT

hata28 : the megaupload server max up the Extreme download @ 8.0 MB/s=64Mb/s @ powerboost and constantly @ 7.0 MB/s=56Mb/s

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:04:36 EDT

Eth_Rem : That server maxes my Extreme just fine at 62/15 typical results.

As for the other server, as an employee I'm not even supposed to mention it since its just for techs to use.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:40:23 EDT

Cjaiceman :

said by Eth_Rem :

Those speeds are low for 22/5. You should be testing at 30 down. What speed test are you using? The best for Denver is speedtest.net

Unless you are on uncapped powerboost as that server is only on 100mbps port. Salt Lake City on speedtest.net is on Level3 and on a gigabit port. Also, the Denver server on speedtest.comcast.net can get 130+mbps
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:16:24 EDT

Eth_Rem : Those speeds are low for 22/5. You should be testing at 30 down. What speed test are you using? The best for Denver is speedtest.net
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:38:56 EDT

jbfreak : I live in Metro Denver.

Tuesday evening I called to inquire about the Ultra tier and was told by customer service that I'd already been upgraded. I was also told that I didn't need to replace my modem which I knew was incorrect from previous inquiries. Transferred over to Tech Support which confirmed I need to upgrade modem. That person also mentioned I'd 'Just been upgraded'.

Wednesday, I had to go to 2 different Comcast centers to find a Docsis 3.0 modem. There was some confusion at the second center. Seems not all Comcast reps are aware of the new hardware so initially I was told I didn't need to exchange my modem. My old modem was an Arris TM502 and the new modem is an Arris TM702. It turned out to be the first modem they'd programmed for digital voice at that center so it took about 2 hours. No matter, happy to wait.

Speed testing showed 21/10. Testing before with DOCSIS 2 modem immediately before upgrade had been 20/9. I am primarily a gamer and the improvement in my gaming experience was phenomenal. Halo 3 all night with almost no cases of lag. Even playing against teams that have a history of crippling, unplayable lag. I am no longer able to use VOIP test sites to measure QOS but I suspect that jitter is vastly improved.

Very happy with Comcast 22/5.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:43:29 EDT

Movieman420 :

said by Goober :

I pay the same. You get a discount when you have triple play.

Ok..that's enuff for me to get rid of verizon phone service and go triple play. :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:04:07 EDT

Marcus Carr : And now I'm told I can't get a self-install kit shipped to me.

The usual Comcast bullshit!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:42:02 EDT

Marcus Carr :

said by Marcus Carr :

DOCSIS 3.0 is now available at my address and parts of Baltimore City. $65.95 for Ultra, including modem rental. I can pick up a self-install kit at my local office.

Of course they have no modems of any kind in stock. :uhh:

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:04:41 EDT

hata28 : But not a bundle ....only my Cable and CDV are bundle. I guess you're right, you'll get a deal if you have Triple Play.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:56:50 EDT

Goober : I pay the same. You get a discount when you have triple play.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:25:21 EDT

komat : wtf how you get promotion for 69.99. when i called in, they said there was no deals currently for extreme

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:10:31 EDT

hata28 :

said by citizensin :

DOCSIS 3.0 is now available in my area (live 45 minutes south of Pittsburgh)

Ultra $62.95
Extreme 50 $99.95

I currently subscribe to their Blast service which is $52.95

I currently subscribe to Extreme for $69.99!

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Fayette City, PA

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:42:26 EDT

citizensin : DOCSIS 3.0 is now available in my area (live 45 minutes south of Pittsburgh)

Ultra $62.95
Extreme 50 $99.95

I currently subscribe to their Blast service which is $52.95

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Baltimore, MD

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:05:52 EDT

Marcus Carr : DOCSIS 3.0 is now available at my address and parts of Baltimore City. $65.95 for Ultra, including modem rental. I can pick up a self-install kit at my local office.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:22:46 EDT

Eth_Rem : At least you have 7... A lot of people can't even get that from them.

And honestly, I haven't tried sending anyone a file so I don't know how long the upload is sustained.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:08:35 EDT

Cjaiceman : I just wish that was sustained speed... that would be so cool. Right now I would just love to get my 22/5 back, this 7/.896 Qwest is terrible.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:59:48 EDT

Eth_Rem : It appears they could indeed. I have run speedtests on numerous sites and they are all 15+ on the upstream.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:56:18 EDT

Cjaiceman : That's not even close to fair... :o :o :o :o :o :o :D :D

I already miss my 22/5...

So, speaking of which, since your upload is so high, they could do the 100/15 on a single upstream channel... :D
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:04:47 EDT

Eth_Rem : What's crazy is I used to only get 9-10 up before... and my upstream signal is the same... so they must have actually been capping upstream powerboost too.

Oh and by the way... another speedtest put me up to TWENTY upload...

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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:50:02 EDT

Cjaiceman :

said by Eth_Rem :

Oh and business services will get 50/10 next Wednesday.

That is the best news I have heard, but at the worst time...
I moved out of my previous location, and into a new one, and I am still waiting to find out about the plant extension. I hope that I can get something done by then, I want the 50/10.

Also, very nice upstream speed. I haven't seen anything close to it on my connection, 11.7 is about where I would top out.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:22:29 EDT

Eth_Rem : Going through my crappy Linksys WRT160N...

Overall I'm really impressed. Modem signal is -11 across the board.

And to answer the other question, if you have a D3 modem, you will get the 22/5 config pushed automatically.

Oh and business services will get 50/10 next Wednesday.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:20:44 EDT

raffy616 : I just replaced my modem from Ambit to Cisco...

After installation

After 2 months...

After replacing the Ambit to a Cisco...

I'm only getting ultra, but my powerboost right now is up to extreme. ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:29:46 EDT

anon : I'm in lakewood, CO and use Comcast Business. I just called support and they confirmed the upgrades but my modem I've only had for a year is not D3 compatible so I need to call sales and get an upgrade.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:00:29 EDT

Ted Sheckler :

said by Eth_Rem :

Also, while the upgrades for current 6 and 8 customers will start happening tomorrow, upgrades for Blast customers will not start until next week. :(

Cool, hopefully I will come back in a couple weeks to 22/5! Will my blast service automatically update to Ultra or will I have to deal with CSRs? I have a SB6120 :D

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Denver, CO and suburbs

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:25:56 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by bsoft :

What if I wanted to upgrade to 22/5 tomorrow? Am I going to be able to do it?

Currently I'm on 8/2.

Unfortunately the CSRs don't seem to know anything about modem availability or when the new tiers will be available.

Boulder will not have D3 til september.

For everyone in the metro and burbs, all tiers are available. I just added 50 to my account (only costs 57 for employees) and will post speed tests when I get home.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:15 EDT

Ted Sheckler : .

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:57:22 EDT

tha_2_tyma : i jus got the config file
downloads stay at a constant 2.208 MB download speed

i think i got it at least LOL cuz 300 mb into the download it still was the same.

im by the lowry area if that helps

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:41:00 EDT

bsoft : What if I wanted to upgrade to 22/5 tomorrow? Am I going to be able to do it?

Currently I'm on 8/2.

Unfortunately the CSRs don't seem to know anything about modem availability or when the new tiers will be available.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:32:44 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by FrostyMelon :

Well...just taking a guess - but I would assume they would, if they had stock on them. If they're getting rid of the D1 modems out there, I would assume they would be putting you into a D3 modem for replacement. But, maybe Ethram or netcool has more clarity.

Tiers that are not going to be utilizing D3 will be getting D1.1 and D2 modems for the time being.

Also, while the upgrades for current 6 and 8 customers will start happening tomorrow, upgrades for Blast customers will not start until next week. :(
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:24:08 EDT

Trips : yay! finally!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:41:26 EDT

anon : anybody know when Nashville,TN is getting DOCSIS 3.0?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:45:38 EDT

bsoft : I'll probably just pick up the 22/5.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:43:16 EDT

raffy616 : You can try I guess. We're only doing it out in the field if we don't have any D2 modems left in the truck when the warehouse is closed. I don't think our office here is issuing any D3 modems if you're only getting Blast or below.

Technically, it can down-convert and just use 1 frequency. But when our office provisioned my codes incorrectly (Performance instead of Ultra), the modem did bond 3 frequencies.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:39:28 EDT

chpthrll :

said by chpthrll :

:) Weeeeeeee,Augusta,GA goes all Digital on Sept 2,gets docsis 3,50 mp/s and 39 new HD channels,can it getany better !?

»chronicle.augusta.com/stories/20···21.shtml

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:37:20 EDT

chpthrll : :) Weeeeeeee,Augusta,GA goes all Digital on Sept 2,gets docsis 3,50 mp/s and 39 new HD channels,can it getany better !?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:02:43 EDT

FrostyMelon : Well...just taking a guess - but I would assume they would, if they had stock on them. If they're getting rid of the D1 modems out there, I would assume they would be putting you into a D3 modem for replacement. But, maybe Ethram or netcool has more clarity.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:41:33 EDT

komat : is it normal that i can only rarely access 192.168.100.1 status page on the ambit modem. it would just timeout 90% of teh time.

i been thinking about just buying my own sb6120 modem or does anyone know where to get the linksys cisco one

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:30:52 EDT

bsoft : Right, I understand that D3 modems can operate with a D2 CMTS. However, it's my understanding that D3 is (or soon will be) active in my area, so that's not really my concern.

What I'm really interested in is getting the other benefits of D3. Specifically:
- More consistent downstream bandwidth compared with D2 (even on the 16Mbps plan)
- Lack of DCCs, at least for the time being (as reported in this forum)

It's my understanding that D3 modems will channel-bond, even if the modem isn't provisioned for one of the higher tiers (22/5 or 50/10).

So, my real question is, will the Comcast office lease me a D3 modem with the 16/2 service, or do I need to upgrade to the 22/5?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:09:13 EDT

anon : I was on the phone with comcast Friday and they said my area (Highlands Ranch) is getting upgrade in the next few days. hmmm

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:22:10 EDT

Reese1972 : maybe next october 2010

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:03:14 EDT

raffy616 : D3 modems can down-convert to D2. In fact in the field, we can use D3 modems if we ran out of D2 modems.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:44:42 EDT

jblues :

said by ramo :

For those of you Metro-Detroiters, I called Comcast yesterday and was told that flyers regarding DOCSIS 3 get sent out in late September. The first upgrades supposedly occur in October as well. Did anyone else hear anything similar?

I hope you are right. I was told early next year :mad:

I have my SB6120 provisioned and working well and a gigabit ethernet modem (Linksys.) So, hey...LET'S GO!!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:32:01 EDT

bsoft : Can I get a D3 modem with Performance Plus (soon to be 16/2), or do I have to upgrade to 22/5 for that? When I had Blast before I only saw 16Mbps at off-peak hours (e.g. early AM); I'm betting that with more people on 16/2 (or 12/2) it will be even harder to achieve my provisioned bandwidth with only one channel.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:37:12 EDT

komat : so is the ambit modem that bad to get it switched out for a cisco or sb?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:24:14 EDT

Matthewb :

said by komat :

just got my d3 modem
only got 2 down bonds:(

I get 3, looks like most get 4 though.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:44:46 EDT

raffy616 : darn... they've capped my service now to what I'm supposed to get. I usually get more than 50Mbps when it was first installed, now, I won't even get past 32Mbps. :(

Oh well, I can't complain. I'm only paying $20 for it. ;)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:15:57 EDT

komat :

just got my d3 modem
only got 2 down bonds:(
28,000 students is coming back in town next week. cant wait til see how bad its going to affect my speed

status page is a pain in the butt.... takes forever to load if it even loads

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:38:58 EDT

ramo : For those of you Metro-Detroiters, I called Comcast yesterday and was told that flyers regarding DOCSIS 3 get sent out in late September. The first upgrades supposedly occur in October as well. Did anyone else hear anything similar?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:16:05 EDT

Ted Sheckler : sweet, thanks for the info!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:43:31 EDT

nate1234 : I get top 99% with 31/7...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:37:58 EDT

heat84 : So I guess it will available for the rest of the area any day now? I don't need DOC SIS 3.0 but the doubling of my 6/1 will be welcome.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:48:57 EDT

Movieman420 : I see..lol.

Was good enuff to get me a 99% world ranking...rofl

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:38:40 EDT

Eth_Rem : Just a random error. It happens often with speedtest.net in Firefox.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:35:58 EDT

Movieman420 : Ok...think I stumbled onto a strange speed test session.

I have the 22/5 tier with a D2 modem...speedtest.net shows consistent 30/5 results on my pc. My wife ran the same test on the same server on her pc and hit 163.76Mb down/5.8up! I know it's technically impossible and is a erroneous result...but why only on my wife's pc and not mine? Strange...

www.speedtest.net/result/540409256.png

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:01:45 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by LiamCo :

When the new upgrades go into place will those of us getting bumped from 16/2 to 22/5 be automatically getting a d3 modem sent to us, or will we have to call up for a tech visit/go to the local office to get one?

You'll have to call and order one. Notification emails and letters will be sent out advising of the equipment upgrade.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Rivesville, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:12:57 EDT

Movieman420 : Went to CC's site and had a chat with support, everything was fine re: mailing me a kit but the rep couldn't complete my order due to a network prob (lol) and gave me a modem exchange hotline number to call instead. Thank for the 411 nate...

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Rivesville, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:51:22 EDT

nate1234 : Same price ($3/mo). Just go to your local office and pick one up, or call and ask for a Self Install Kit (if available, mine cost $10 for shipping) dont let them tell you they need a tech out.

It is not just powerboost that requires it, comcast doesnt want 1 person hogging up more than 1/2 of a channel...with channel bonding, more people or more can share the same 4 channels without a problem.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Rivesville, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:48:18 EDT

Movieman420 : Ahh...so powerboost for the 22/5 connect requires a D3 modem. Funny, the rep never mentioned that...grr...

What does CC charge to rent a D3?

Am I 'renting' my current D2?

..guess I need to start googling..:)

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Rivesville, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:39:47 EDT

nate1234 : You need a new modem. You are "clogging the tubes" on the node. You are using 65% of the bandwidth of the channel.
»Why is docsis 3 needed for 22mbps if 1 can handle up to 48?
»Is there an advantage to having a D3 modem for 22/5 Ultra Tier?
»22 Mbps Ultra - Do I need a DOCSIS 3 modem?

You may get higher powerboost if you get a D3 modem, remember 1 channel = 38Mb/s. Powerboost for 16/2 is now limited to 20/5 and 22/5 is limited to 30/7

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Rivesville, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:30:39 EDT

Movieman420 : I just upgraded today...D3 just lauched a week ago in north central WV. I was expecting to swap to a D3 modem but it turns out the D2 handles 22/5 fine, no modem change needed..just a phone call...it's the 50/10 tier that needs D3 bonding. But at $150/mo in my market, I'm more than happy with 22/5 at $65/mo.

Was curious if powerboost would go even higher than before but it doesn't...30Mb/5Mb at speedtest...same as 16/2 was. I guess D2 can't handle any higher of a powerboost. Ah well...

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:40:53 EDT

nate1234 : I called and they sent one for $10

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:39:08 EDT

komat : you would have to call in or go to your local office

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:40:56 EDT

LiamCo : When the new upgrades go into place will those of us getting bumped from 16/2 to 22/5 be automatically getting a d3 modem sent to us, or will we have to call up for a tech visit/go to the local office to get one?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:57:53 EDT

nate1234 : your right, we do pay less. My area isnt 64QAM yet... I am still on 16QAM and occasionally QPSK

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:51:51 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by FrostyMelon :

Ehtram - COOL! I guess whoever I spoke with at local office when dropping old modem off knew what they were talking about...and I figured it was going on fairly soon with the amount of trucks working on various boxes.

I've been using the DIR-655 for over a year now and I am happy with it's performance, wireless coverage, etc.

There are still issues getting all of the Springs up to 64QAM, which is slowing down the upgrade. It may come down to some parts getting it in September, others in early to mid October from what I've been told. The techs out there are working hard though so hopefully they will be able to launch it fully in the Springs in September.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:44:32 EDT

FrostyMelon : Ehtram - COOL! I guess whoever I spoke with at local office when dropping old modem off knew what they were talking about...and I figured it was going on fairly soon with the amount of trucks working on various boxes.

I've been using the DIR-655 for over a year now and I am happy with it's performance, wireless coverage, etc.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:38:02 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by hata28 :

that look good.....btw what router are u using?

DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
»www.dlink.com/products/?pid=530

That router is pricey but it looks fantastic... Maybe I'll pick one up. I did a network backup over my WRT160N the other day... 100Mbps is grueling...
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:23:45 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by hata28 :

that look good.....btw what router are u using?

DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
»www.dlink.com/products/?pid=530

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:18:41 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by nate1234 :

That stinks... my area didnt get a free upgrade from 16/2 to 22/5!

You probably pay 10 less a month than we do. Right now in our market, we pay for Ultra and get Blast.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:17:59 EDT

nate1234 : That stinks... my area didnt get a free upgrade from 16/2 to 22/5!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:08:38 EDT

Eth_Rem : Just got confirmation. Upgrades for D3 will begin launching on Tuesday for the Colorado region.

Phase 1 is the Denver metro including suburbs.

Phase 2 will launch in September and will include Colorado Springs and the mountain communities. Fort Collins, Kremmling, and Battlement Mesa are not receiving the D3 upgrade at this time.

Here is the pricing for the CO market.

Rates:

Performance (6/1 moving to 12/2) - 42.95 (54.95 w/o cable or CDV)
Performance Plus (8/2 moving to 16/2) - 52.95 (64.95 w/o cable or CDV)
Ultra (16/2 moving to 22/5) - 62.95 (74.95 w/o cable or CDV)
Extreme 50/10 - 99.95 (116.95 w/o cable or CDV)

Our market is only utilizing Ambit JRU10C035, Cisco JRDPC3000, and Arris TM702G modems, with the latter being an eMTA for CDV only. This is residential information. I do not have any info on business services.

Routers are Linksys WRT310N and Netgear WNR3500 for home networking installs.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:07:53 EDT

hata28 : that look good.....btw what router are u using?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:40:54 EDT

Goober : Is that standard even finalized? I didn't think it was. Once it is, I would imagine they can talk ETA.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:38:20 EDT

neufuse : anyone know when upstream bonding is supose to start trials? I can't remember if comcast ever said anything about that in the past

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:05:19 EDT

hussle87 : any word on maryland markets switching to D3 soon

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:00:19 EDT

AVonGauss :

said by nate1234 :

Hahah yea, if you pay for it. Unfortunately speed is capped on the modem and cmts

There is the potential for attentional speed tiers being offered with upstream channel bonding, but there is also increased upstream capacity which will provide more consistent upload speeds as well even without subscribing to another tier.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:19:04 EDT

nate1234 : Hahah yea, if you pay for it. Unfortunately speed is capped on the modem and cmts

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:05:19 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by nate1234 :

Hahah yep. (or if the modem is somehow incompatible with upstream bonding)

What happens when upstream bonding is turned on?

More speed? :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:01:08 EDT

nate1234 : Hahah yep. (or if the modem is somehow incompatible with upstream bonding)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:59:38 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by nate1234 :

yep, its fine.

Cool! :)

Guess I am all set until DOCSIS 4.0 LOL :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:57:59 EDT

nate1234 : yep, its fine.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:57:12 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by nate1234 :

Looks good! What is your upstream modulation (QPSK, 16QAM,32QAM, 64QAM) and symbol rate (2.56Msym/s or 5.12Msyms).

upstream modulation 16QAM

symbol rate 5120

Is that good?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:45:05 EDT

nate1234 : Looks good! What is your upstream modulation (QPSK, 16QAM,32QAM, 64QAM) and symbol rate (2.56Msym/s or 5.12Msyms).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:42:59 EDT

gate1975mlm : Hey guys :)

Comcast techs just left and I am now using the ARRIS Touchstone Telephony Modem 702G DOCSIS 3.0 modem!

Here is a speed test!

How does it look?

I am on the Ultra 22/5 package

Re: Arris Touchstone TM702G Screen shot

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:39:20 EDT

nate1234 : Great!

Re: Arris Touchstone TM702G Screen shot

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:38:47 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by nate1234 :

Should be 192.168.100.1

Thanks that worked :)

Re: Arris Touchstone TM702G Screen shot

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:36:04 EDT

nate1234 : Should be 192.168.100.1

Re: Arris Touchstone TM702G Screen shot

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:35:24 EDT

gate1975mlm : Can someone give me the addrees page for the Arris Touchstone TM702G?

Thanks

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:28:14 EDT

Goober :

said by komat :

just ordered the 50mbit service. tech is coming tomorrow and swapping me modem

Arrr, and happy ye'll be too, matey.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:44:43 EDT

komat : just ordered the 50mbit service. tech is coming tomorrow and swapping me modem

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in North Philadelphia, PA

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:34:58 EDT

anon : AM in the 19133 zip code area.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:55:44 EDT

komat : i got a call from the regional office for my area. they said morgantown ,wv area d3 speeds should go live tomorrow(friday). let you know what happens when i get it

Re: San Jose speed test confirmed

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:51:07 EDT

hata28 : This is what I got from Jdownloader ....NOW and LIVE!

7.9MB/s from MU

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:11:07 EDT

neufuse : Anyone know when Indiana, Pa will go 4 channel bonded downstream? we have 2 channel bonded now... they just reclaimed 10 analogs the past week and we were supose to go 4 channel, but no signs of it yet

Re: San Jose speed test confirmed

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:33:42 EDT

nate1234 : Just use any download manager, Downthemall for firefox may work

Re: San Jose speed test confirmed

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:26:18 EDT

Ulmo : Thanks, but flashget looks like it isn't for Linux AMD64. That does let me think there may be some other Flash testers out there though.

Re: San Jose speed test confirmed

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:26:16 EDT

Goober : Nice. I've never gotten higher than 62/10.

Re: San Jose speed test confirmed

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:22:52 EDT

nate1234 : You can use a tool like flashget to download 2 files each from a known fast server:
Cachefly
Podtrac
Bitgravity
and other CDN's

San Jose speed test confirmed

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:19:16 EDT

Ulmo : I just tested during work hours -- about 10AM -- and see:

SanJose.SpeedTest.Comcast.Net:

inbound ("Download"): 61.194 Mbps
outbound ("Upload"): 12.205 Mbps

That's consistent with my previous test of last night which got ~70/~12. (At these speeds, +/- 20% is usual due to how much % of the bandwidth I'm sharing, and tends to drop a bit during the day, and yet work quite well still.)

Ping: 12ms to my favorite local ping target.

Anyway, today let's try speed test via DSLREPORTS. Probably won't work though ... too many software requirements for any speed test web sites that can handle the speed:

1. Java speed test doesn't work, obviously. Don't know how to remedy that.

2. Flash speed test is way too slow. Got 3483Kbps inbound & 2537Kbps outbound.

3. Trying FTP to my usual FTP tester, Sonic.net:
2.95MBps inbound and 1.62MBps outbound:
10485760 bytes transferred in 3 seconds (2.95M/s)
10485760 bytes transferred in 6 seconds (1.62M/s)

The latter one (outbound) equates to approximnately 13.98Mbps, which is about the same as I was getting in the Comcast flash speed test for outbound ("upload"). The FTP server at Sonic is rate-limited, which is why inbound (download) is so pathetically slow. I can try again with parallel inbound (download):

10486336 bytes transferred in 2 seconds (4.36M/s)

That's about 34.88Mbps inbound. Let's try with a bigger file:

104860992 bytes transferred in 14 seconds (7.19M/s)
which is 57.52Mbps, also consistent with Comcast flash speed test. Let's try that last test one more time with the parallel threads set higher:

It didn't work, since Sonic limited the number of connections I am allowed to use. However, at 5 for the first run, its maximum potential with the way they rate limit should be near to 5 times the original speed, which would be 8.10MBps, or 64.80Mbps, which is lower than what I got last night with the Comcast flash speed test, which tells me there's really no servers capable of testing the link speed unless you have Java installed in your browser.

My browser on my gateway computer doesn't have Java (they don't really make a 64bit Java that integrates very well with AMD64 and Firefox, for whatever reason, and it's the only thing that doesn't work way way better and faster in 64 bits for me, and I can live without Java for the web). So, for now, let's assume the Comcast speed test site is accurate, which from everything I can tell with my tests to Sonic, it is.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:26:56 EDT

hata28 : I don't like the Ubee modem, also cos of the Ultra Bright LED lights and it's annoying if u have it setup next to your PC.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:10:53 EDT

Goober : Yes. I like it, although some poeple have varying issues with it.

An issue with having separate units is you'll need two power points, a splitter, an extra run (little as it is) of cable, and a little extra room. It didn't matter to me, but it could to others.

I'd be interested in hearing what you get. It looks like the new ARRIS units are becoming more and more commonly placed. I'll have to think about it, since I too rarely ever reset my modem nowadays.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:03:07 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by Goober :

I agree. get it written on the work order.

I wanted a DCX3400, so I had them note that in the work order and I got it. The installer even made a comment asking me how I managed to get that box when they have very few of them. So yeah, getting it into the paperwork makes a difference.

DCX3400?
Thats is the new HD DVR Box correct?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:57:03 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by Goober :

The only issue is that they are only now ramping up with the D3 telephony modems. You could get just a D3 modem and have your telephone continue through the old EMTA. That's how I'm set up, but I signed up before the 702Gs were available. I also prefer it this way, since I can reset my modem without having to worry about knocking people off the phone.

Thats a very good point you make.

Like this morning when I was on the phone with Comcast and they sent the new speed to my modem it reset and I got discontented. Luckly the Comcast rep called me right back.

Well either way is fine with me. If they bring the ARRIS Touchstone then great and if they end up bring a separate DOCSIS 3.0 modem then that ok too.

I don't reset the modem that often so it would not be a big issue :)

I'll let you all know which modem I end up getting.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:47:55 EDT

Goober : The only issue is that they are only now ramping up with the D3 telephony modems. You could get just a D3 modem and have your telephone continue through the old EMTA. That's how I'm set up, but I signed up before the 702Gs were available. I also prefer it this way, since I can reset my modem without having to worry about knocking people off the phone.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:41:10 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by hata28 :

And yesh...they told u the Tech is coming with a specific modem, but actually it's not written on their work order about it. Some Tech may not have it, you have to insist when they do the installation or they will give u whatever D3 modem on their truck, esp. the infamous Ubee POS !

The comcast rep that I talked to this morning understood that I had a ARRIS Touchstone Telephony Modem 402G and I told her I want the new ARRIS Touchstone Telephony Modem 702G.

I am pretty sure she put it on the work order.

But by chance if the tech does not have it I will sure demand it when he is here.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:34:41 EDT

Goober : I agree. get it written on the work order.

I wanted a DCX3400, so I had them note that in the work order and I got it. The installer even made a comment asking me how I managed to get that box when they have very few of them. So yeah, getting it into the paperwork makes a difference.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:29:34 EDT

hata28 : And yesh...they told u the Tech is coming with a specific modem, but actually it's not written on their work order about it. Some Tech may not have it, you have to insist when they do the installation or they will give u whatever D3 modem on their truck, esp. the infamous Ubee POS !

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:17:35 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by hata28 :

Report back, if u have weird speed on speedtest.net or comcast speed test. Mine gave me a higher upload than my download.

I will :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:28:24 EDT

hata28 : Report back, if u have weird speed on speedtest.net or comcast speed test. Mine gave me a higher upload than my download.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:58:08 EDT

nate1234 : Yea, Its a bad idea to have DOCSIS 3 speed on a D2 modem, you suck up 80%+ of the available bandwidth on 1 channel.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Northeast 19152 Philadelphia, PA

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:52:03 EDT

gate1975mlm : I am happy to report that DOCSIS 3.0 and the Ultra 22/5 package is now Available in Northeast 19152 Philadelphia!

Comcast chat and 1-800-Comcast said that the Ultra 22/5 package was still not Available in my area.

But then I called up comcast again for a second time and this time I pressed 1 for "problems with my service". And they told me that it is indeed Available right now.

And best of all its a FREE upgrade because of the package I am on :)

They are sending a tech out tomorrow to hook up the new ARRIS Touchstone Telephony Modem 702G DOCSIS 3.0 modem.

The strange thing is Comcast added the new speed package to my account while I was on the phone with them and I am already getting the new upload speed with my older ARRIS Touchstone Telephony Modem 402G DOCSIS 2.0 modem.

I guess the new ARRIS Touchstone Telephony Modem 702G DOCSIS 3.0 modem that I am having installed tomorrow will be able to handle the new speeds even better?

So for anyone that is waiting for these new speed packages when you call comcast to find out if its Available make sure you click for "Problem with your service" as they seem to have better info if it really is Available or not.

Re: San Jose speed increase?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:55:27 EDT

Ted Sheckler : could you try a laptop direct to the modem? also, what router are you using, check smallnetbuilder.com and see what the wan-lan throughput is. :)

San Jose speed increase?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:27:00 EDT

Ulmo : I used to have consistent 50 megabits per second inbound and 10 megabits per second outbound. On one of our computers that goes via ethernet, router, ethernet, then the gateway computer then the ethernet to the DOCSIS 3.0 modem, the latest speed test from sanjose.speedtest.comcast.net came in at:

"Download Speed 70.084 Mbps, Upload Speed 11.391 Mbps".

It used to say 50/10.

I haven't had much time to try other networks.

Anyway, I'm thinking they have a speed increase in there somehow. That's nearing the max of one of my links. It's all gigabit ethernet from the DOCSIS 3.0 modem to the router, but unfortunately, the end users' computer is only a 100mbit ethernet connection. I could test it on another computer with gigabit ... but don't have time right now due to roommate usage constraints.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:31:06 EDT

taz291819 : Anyone heard anything for the Huntsville, Al area?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:39:08 EDT

nate1234 : haha ok, thanks for the basic explanation. I'll do some searching around and find out more.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:38:19 EDT

komat :

said by ropeguru :

That is ok... I refuse to move to Morgantown... Way too many people for me..

even with grafton, i have a few friends that lives up there. none of them can get it yet but it say its available for them.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:36:57 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by nate1234 :

What are NAS and DAC?

That would be a question for the cable TV forum. Basically, DAC systems are fully digital while NAS systems have to use workarounds to get digital content like VOD. There is a much more technical explanation for it but I can't find my book at the moment from when I took tech training.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:28:10 EDT

nate1234 : What are NAS and DAC?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:27:38 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by dug :

hey, I will be working from home soon, as my company is closing the local office. Any idea when faster speeds I.E. DOCSIS 3.0 is coming to Fort Collins?

Fort Collins isn't on the list for D3 right now. There is a lot of work that needs to be done in Fort Collins before we can launch D3. Fort Collins is actually still running a NAS system. We need to convert that to DAC first and then upgrade the CMTS after.

We have issues getting our Blast service to even run at full speed in Fort Collins so I imagine it will probably be late 3Q - early 4Q before Fort Collins sees the upgrades. Who knows though, engineering has been doing a lot of work across the state.

We also just combined markets with New Mexico so a lot of resources are going to be going out there to get them up to speed - a lot of the market can't even get digital cable...
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:26:30 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by Cjaiceman :

Any word on S E Aurora?

Nada. Employee communications now aren't even mentioning D3 other than the EOL modem swap so I do not know what is going on at this point.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:56:41 EDT

ropeguru : That is ok... I refuse to move to Morgantown... Way too many people for me..

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:26:01 EDT

FileShackOrg : talked to a tech today in clintondale michigan and he said he can't say for sure but they have been moving a lot to different frequencies to make room. He thinks it might be for more HD channels and D3

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:55:21 EDT

komat : dont expect to get , i tried for a few hours yesterday
comcast steve told me its very limited in morgantown area. i checked like 10 address and none are coming up with d3 speeds.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:15:29 EDT

ropeguru : Grafton also has D#. I will be moving up there in a couple of weeks for a new job in Fairmont. Been looking at houses online and my Comcast business contact up in Pittsburg has been great at giving me availability in Fairmont and Grafton. Seems that all of Grafton has been updated.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:48:31 EDT

anon : hey, I will be working from home soon, as my company is closing the local office. Any idea when faster speeds I.E. DOCSIS 3.0 is coming to Fort Collins?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:18:35 EDT

Ted Sheckler :

said by Cjaiceman :

Any word on S E Aurora?

I'll second that?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:33:08 EDT

Cjaiceman : Any word on S E Aurora?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:13:06 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by Chris 313 :

said by Eth_Rem :

Chris 313 - this is what you're thinking about:

End of Life DOCSIS 1.0 Modem Replacement Program Launches August 3rd!

Beginning the week of August 3rd, we will begin notifying customers who currently have a DOCSIS 1.0 modem in their home, that they will need to swap their modem for a current modem, in preparation for DOCSIS 3.0 ... all D1 modems will be removed from the Comcast network, beginning January 2010.

That just applies to Colorado though.

Yes, that's it, thank you. Regardless of whether it's just Colorado for now, it'll eventually get to where that guy is.

How are things with you tonight?

Just wishing they'd bump me to Ultra already... LOL.

Rumor for Lakewood is the 15th. I don't put stock in it though as I haven't heard anything directly about it.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:15:22 EDT

Chris 313 :

Yes, that's it, thank you. Regardless of whether it's just Colorado for now, it'll eventually get to where that guy is.

How are things with you tonight?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:56:19 EDT

hata28 :

said by nate1234 :

They lowered the price of the Extreme 50 tier from $139.99 to $99.99....

Not forgeting...I'm paying $69.99 for Extreme!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:32:01 EDT

Eth_Rem : Chris 313 - this is what you're thinking about:

End of Life DOCSIS 1.0 Modem Replacement Program Launches August 3rd!

Beginning the week of August 3rd, we will begin notifying customers who currently have a DOCSIS 1.0 modem in their home, that they will need to swap their modem for a current modem, in preparation for DOCSIS 3.0 ... all D1 modems will be removed from the Comcast network, beginning January 2010.

That just applies to Colorado though.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Atlanta, GA

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:28:21 EDT

FlyBoyOz : Thumbs up to ComcastSteve, too! I have never had such an awesome customer service experience. And thank you whodean, it was you post that led me to Steve in the first place!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:10:26 EDT

Chris 313 :

said by Maarvin :

WOW! DOCSIS 3.0 for only $150 per month plus taxes, fees, and other extraneous expenses like modem rental or purchase. I think that I will just keep my old and outdated DOCSIS 1. It works for me.

Where did you get the 150 dollar price? The 50/10 tier that was 150 dropped to 99 dollars. And while you may keep the D1.0 modem you have, it won't work for much longer. In June or July 2010 if memory serves, Docsis 1.0 modems will stop working and people with those devices will have to upgrade to Docsis 2.0 or higher.

There was a link around that explains that, but I can't find it.

They'll likely send out letters as further upgrades reach your area.

Edit: This is one list of approved modems that work on Comcast's network currently. But doesn't say when D1.0 devices would stop working on their network.

Hope that helps.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:09:41 EDT

Goober : Even less when bundled in the triple play ($50.00 add-on).

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:06:36 EDT

nate1234 : They lowered the price of the Extreme 50 tier from $139.99 to $99.99....

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:02:40 EDT

Maarvin : WOW! DOCSIS 3.0 for only $150 per month plus taxes, fees, and other extraneous expenses like modem rental or purchase. I think that I will just keep my old and outdated DOCSIS 1. It works for me.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:18:38 EDT

komat : alrite, never mind about ordering the ultra plan....
spend 2hrs on the phone , trying to order it but they said the system wont let them add it to my house... said it wasnt available to my address or something...

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Morgantown, WV

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:10:19 EDT

komat : morgantown ,wv just got docsis 3.0

on the phone right now ordering the ultra plan

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Crofton, MD

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:09:32 EDT

Goober : That sure makes PB a lot less useful/interesting.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Crofton, MD

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:05:12 EDT

CUBS_FAN :

said by andyross :

RWIN values are not that picky. A moderately large number, but not too big, is generally good enough. With the standard 12/2 plan, I have a value on my old Win2K computer of about 64000, and I had test speeds of up to 30K before they put the cap back on after the area was updated to D3.

I got the cap also. Before the D3 upgrade I would see boost's as high as 30meg. Now I see right around 16meg then dropping down to the sustained 12 to 13.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Pembroke Pines and Davie, FL

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:43:21 EDT

xbbdc : got the call about my area being upgraded to docsis 3.

this is in pembroke pines, fl.

my co-worker got the call as well and he lives in davie, fl.

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in North Philadelphia, PA

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:17:10 EDT

anon :
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:21:58 EDT

nate1234 : DOCSIS 3 eMTA's are in sort supply... the office may have D3 modems, call and check fist though!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:15:55 EDT

bsoft :

said by Eth_Rem :

Phases. Suburbs first. Lowest population to largest. Basically to minimize call volume. Aurora and Denver will probably be near the end of the month.

Does that mean Boulder is near the beginning? Assuming that we're part of "Denver Metro" at all, that is.

Can I expect my local Comcast office to get DOCSIS 3 modems? Also, what about eMTA/CM combos (which I currently have)?

Re: Ubee (Ambit) U10C035 Modem screenshots

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:53:21 EDT

nate1234 : well, if your concerned about your speeds still, make your own thread and post this stuff: »Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »How To Get Help!

Re: Ubee (Ambit) U10C035 Modem screenshots

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:24:10 EDT

rmoore : I got one of these from Comcast yesterday after I upgraded my service to require the DOCSIS 3 (from 16 to 30). My speeds actually went down after I moved from the DOCSIS 2 Motorola SB5120 to this modem. The DS link was steady red, but the Comcast technician could see nothing wrong on her end. I was "getting data, so it's probably ok" According to speedtest.net, I went from about 18 Mb (with powerboost of course on the 16 Mb plan ) to 13. Today I went to Fry's and picked up the Motorola SB6120. After installing/switching out with Comcast, I was getting consistent 28Mb down and 8 up - so double. Talked to the tech about it today while I was switching out - he said he had very little experience with the ebee, most of the ones he had deployed were SB6120s. Suggested that maybe I "just got a bad one". Hmm, maybe.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:21:02 EDT

Cjaiceman :

said by Eth_Rem :

Phases. Suburbs first. Lowest population to largest. Basically to minimize call volume. Aurora and Denver will probably be near the end of the month.

Well, crap.... That sucks :p :mad:
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:50:10 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by LiamCo :

Is there any word yet on the launch date of docsis 3 in denver? It's supposed to be this month right, but is there already a set date or could it just happen at any moment?

Phases. Suburbs first. Lowest population to largest. Basically to minimize call volume. Aurora and Denver will probably be near the end of the month.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:10:10 EDT

LiamCo : Is there any word yet on the launch date of docsis 3 in denver? It's supposed to be this month right, but is there already a set date or could it just happen at any moment?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:07:38 EDT

Ted Sheckler :

said by FrostyMelon :

LOL! WOW! Does your modem start vibrating and smoking? :)

Damn, with Docsis 3.0 surpassing 88 mbps, he can now install the "flux capacitor"!

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:51:57 EDT

FrostyMelon :

said by Cjaiceman :

said by Ted Sheckler :

said by Goober :

120+ mbps?

Sounds possible, I used to hit 33mbps with one channel when I had the 6/1 tier. Now they've crippled powerboost (limited to 20mbps) for me anyway. 30mbps x 4 bonded channels could easily hit 120mbps for a brief boost

LOL! WOW! Does your modem start vibrating and smoking? :)

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:55:26 EDT

Eth_Rem :

said by Cjaiceman :

Very true, Denver also has D3 (currently in the final stages before actually "launching" it), but we have not had the DTA conversion yet either. "Some time next year" seems to be the answer to that question, so I will sit back and wait till then. I think what will happen is they will do the transition to the DTAs, then bond upstream, then boost speeds and add more HD channels.

Project Cavalry is expected to be started in January and completed by February.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Crofton, MD

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:14:51 EDT

andyross : RWIN values are not that picky. A moderately large number, but not too big, is generally good enough. With the standard 12/2 plan, I have a value on my old Win2K computer of about 64000, and I had test speeds of up to 30K before they put the cap back on after the area was updated to D3.

Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Crofton, MD

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:39:17 EDT

Matthewb : Using XP pro 32. I was using that value with blast 16/2 and it worked well. I think the tweak tester recommended slightly higher, but I want to know what is working for people. I appreciate the reply.
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Re: DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Crofton, MD

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:58:04 EDT

Chris 313 :

said by Matthewb :

I just bit the bullet and upgraded to Ultra 22/5.

What rwin are you all using for this tier?

Try 200020 for starters. That's what I'm using and I get 30 with it during Powerboost

PS: What OS are you using? XP, Vista, Windows 7?

DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Crofton, MD

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:15:02 EDT

Matthewb : I just bit the bullet and upgraded to Ultra 22/5.

What rwin are you all using for this tier?
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:43:20 EDT

Marcus Carr :

quote:
The next area to get a DOCSIS 3.0 upgrade should be made public in weeks, the company said.

»www.electronista.com/articles/09···d.sched/

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:11:17 EDT

jblues : All installed, authorized and working: a SB6120 and a Linksys WRT610N Gigabit router in place for whenever Comcast decides to bring Docsis 3 to Michigan. It sure increased my upload speeds. Downloads stayed about the same.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:20:05 EDT

LarryE : So, we're looking at another 3 to 4 years I guess. By then I'll be too old to care. LOL

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:55:12 EDT

Cjaiceman : Very true, Denver also has D3 (currently in the final stages before actually "launching" it), but we have not had the DTA conversion yet either. "Some time next year" seems to be the answer to that question, so I will sit back and wait till then. I think what will happen is they will do the transition to the DTAs, then bond upstream, then boost speeds and add more HD channels.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:57:15 EDT

PGHammer : Also, Project Cavalry (their analog reclamation project) is starting to cross paths with the D3 rollout. While there are some markets that have D3 but haven't rolled out Project Cavalry yet (for some weird reason, Prince George's County, Maryland, is one), there aren't many.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:57:02 EDT

AVonGauss :

said by LarryE :

Ok, we've had the 50/10 tier for a while now, so when are we getting a speed upgrade? :o

Can we finish the current round of upgrades first? ;) Some of us still don't have Blast available.

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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:05:55 EDT

Cjaiceman : Well, if they are going to do an upgrade, it will most likely be the 100/15 that has been talked about on the forums, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Most likely Comcast is going to wait until upstream bonding is finished (and then Comcast starts to roll that out) before they do any more speed upgrades.
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Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:26:30 EDT

LarryE : Ok, we've had the 50/10 tier for a while now, so when are we getting a speed upgrade? :o

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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:17:37 EDT

Chris 313 : Think they're getting in over their heads with 80%? I think they should've stuck with 65% since they're a lot closer to that number. What do you think?

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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:19:23 EDT

Marcus Carr : Comcast Ups DOCSIS 3.0 Target To 40 Million Premises In 2009

MSO Aims To Reach Nearly 80% Of National Footprint With ‘Wideband' This Year

Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 8/6/2009 11:29:25 AM EDT

Comcast has raised its DOCSIS 3.0 deployment target to nearly 80% of its national footprint before the end of this year, passing about 40 million homes and businesses with the next-generation cable-modem technology.
"We have already installed wideband in nearly 50% of our footprint and we hope to reach close to 80% by year-end," Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts said on the company's second-quarter earnings call. "As we deploy this wideband capability, we are doubling the speeds to our existing customers and introducing new higher-speed services in these markets."

Previously the operator said it expected DOCSIS 3.0 to pass 65% of homes in its service areas in 2009, representing around 32 million premises, with the technology fully deployed by the end of next year.

Comcast chief operating officer Steve Burke, also on the call Thursday, said "part of raising the estimate is just [that] we are getting it implemented and we are a little further along the line and continue to be big believers in it. I think everybody in the industry eventually is going to put DOCSIS 3.0 pretty much everywhere and it is just a question of how fast you go."

Still, Comcast's broadband business showed signs of slowing down in the second quarter, as the MSO added only 65,000 high-speed Internet customers in the period. Comcast netted about 320,000 broadband subs in the first quarter of 2009.

In markets where it has gone live with DOCSIS 3.0, Comcast offers two new tiers -- Extreme 50, with up to 50 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream, and Ultra 22, at 22/5 -- and is doubling speeds for existing Premier customers from 6/1 to 12/2 and for existing Premier Plus customers from 8/2 to 16/2 for no additional cost.

Comcast has already announced DOCSIS 3.0 service deployments the following market areas: Minneapolis/St. Paul; the Boston metropolitan region and parts of southern New Hampshire; parts of Hartford, Conn.; the Philadelphia metro area; Harrisburg, Pa.; Pittsburgh' parts of New Jersey; Atlanta; Baltimore; Chicago; Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Chattanooga, Tenn., Portland and Eugene, Ore.; Seattle; and Spokane.

»www.multichannel.com/article/326···2009.php

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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:07:21 EDT

LarryE :

said by wase :

interesting; when I test the Denver Comcast Speedtest server, from here in Chicagoland, I get the same speeds as I do when I use the Chicago Comcast Speedtest server..

I get the same results regardless of which site I use to test from.

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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:18:39 EDT

wase : interesting; when I test the Denver Comcast Speedtest server, from here in Chicagoland, I get the same speeds as I do when I use the Chicago Comcast Speedtest server..

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:55:59 EDT

Cjaiceman : Yea, I have to test to SLC from Denver because the Denver server on speedtest.net is only on a 100mbps port, while the speedtest server in SLC is on a Gigabit port. I do test to the Denver comcast speedtest servers and get great results as well. The Speedtest.net server in SLC is also on Level 3, so that helps.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:34:20 EDT

nate1234 : Wow! That is 400mi away too!

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:31:25 EDT

Cjaiceman :

said by Ted Sheckler :

said by Goober :

120+ mbps?

It can and has been done on my connection since D3 went live here:

I have 4 channels bonded downstream, thats my best, but I can usually get 120+mbps. I have the 22/5 business class, and the powerboost is not capped on the business class 22/5.
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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:21:36 EDT

Ted Sheckler :

said by Goober :

120+ mbps?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:37:38 EDT

Goober : 120+ mbps?

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:21:25 EDT

Cjaiceman : I wish they would launch the 50/10 already in Denver. The network is setup, and I'm getting 120+mbps on the speedtests, but they haven't "launched" it yet... :uhh: I know its comin, I'm just getting antsy for it.
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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:21:11 EDT

Goober : Here are a couple of graphs. The first one is a Comcast speedtest.

The second one is a partial usenet download. You can see that there is a distinct drop-off in speed after the download initially starts. It happens every time. Drops to about 54-55 (maybe less even, I'm not sure).

Edit: Looking at the graph, it seems I experience a 15% drop-off.

Edit2: There's upload and download going on because I did this on my home computer and accessed it from work using logmein.com

Three Comcast Speed Tests
Usenet Download

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:58:20 EDT

Goober :

said by nate1234 :

Right on the comcast website. Goober has Powerboost up to 62mbps, and constant speeds of 54mbps

I'll try to post up a netmeter capture.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:46:09 EDT

LarryE : I just know that when I had the Ultra tier, I indeed did have powerboost, but have failed to see it with the Extreme tier.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:40:27 EDT

AVonGauss : I can't say authoritatively, but everything I've read indicates that PowerBoost is not offered on the Extreme tier. They may be changing their policy, but I think I would wait for a bit more confirmation before believing that it is intentionally changing. Personally, I think somebody just got a little bit too overzealous with the copy and paste while updating the web site. Notice how the Ultra tier indicates the PowerBoost rate while the Extreme tier indicates the provisioned rate. The web site screen shots are for the Naperville area - using a random address off the Internet.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:25:24 EDT

ayahuasca : Yes there are other users on the server. During the day, the speed drops to 11 mega bits, during the night its up to 30+

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:26:18 EDT

nate1234 : Right on the comcast website. Goober has Powerboost up to 62mbps, and constant speeds of 54mbps

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:19:47 EDT

LarryE :

said by nate1234 :

Extreme does have powerboost now, right off the website:

"Downloads up to 50Mbps, uploads up to 10Mbps with PowerBoost®."

Where did you see that? I'm on the Extreme Tier and have not seen any Powerboost.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:09:38 EDT

nate1234 : Are there other users on the server?

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:05:49 EDT

ayahuasca : Yes, it's a 100mbit server, but I see about 33-40 megabits, depending on which VPN server I'm connected too.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:52:22 EDT

Goober : I think you should be fine.

I have my amp right before the Arris/Cisco split, so I amplify the signal to both devices. Sounds like you had decent levels anyway and didn't need the amp.

I have so many splits in our house that I have to amplify the signal to the HD-DVR and my voice/HSI equipment.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:31:47 EDT

wase : well, my modem only bonds to 3 channels downstream; I am in the SW burbs of Chicago, so I dont know if this area bonds to 4 channels yet; I have the cisco modem for internet and the Arris MTA for my phone service, hooked up seperately..
My downstream power levels are between -5 and -6, so I dont know if that means anything..
I have only 1 split between the line in and my MTA, and only 2 splits between the line in and my Cisco Modem. The installer had originally put a line amp in the house on the initial line in, which was boosting the signal to everything, including the MTA and the Modem...this caused garbled sound on my phone lines, and way too much signal on my Modem line.
Once the tech removed the amp from the phone line and the Internet line, my levels came back to closer to where they should be, and my upload speeds went from 3-4 megs, to 8-9.5 megs.
My entire home network including all computers, switches, and routers are all gigabyte, so there should be nothing to slow anything down anywhere..
I just wish I could bond to 4 downstream channels, and get a SNR of around 36-38 on them, but, things are ok as of right now..

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:27:44 EDT

Goober : Yikes, you're leaving quite a bit on the table. I'm not knowledgable enough with VPNs to even have an inkling. Sorry.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:21:48 EDT

Goober : Your levels sound like mine basically. I have several splits before the modem and an amp jacking up the modem signal (it would lose synch unless I amplified it).

I get an upstream power of around 50 to 52 on a constant basis. My SNR is typically 35.5-36.5 over the 4 channels and downstream power levels around 0 to 3.

I have absolutely zero problems with my service (knock on wood). I think you'll be fine.

edit: I've been thinking about getting the new Arris D3 modem/eMTA so that I can eliminate one of the splits. But, I prefer having both units separate. If I don't see better HSI performance I'm not sure there's any point to changing.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:31:01 EDT

nate1234 : Does the PC/network you are connecting to have 50mbps upstream bandwidth?

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:07:34 EDT

wase : finally got a decent tech from Comcast yesterday; he rebalanced all my lines, took the line amps off my internet and phone feeds, got my upstream power down to almost where it should be, and now I am getting these speeds.

my upstream is still a bit high,(50.0 dBmV), and my downstream SNR's are still a bit low at 34.8-35.2, but at least I am holding on QAM 32 on the upstream signal, so, hopefully, I can stay around 9-10 megs up...

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:55:53 EDT

ayahuasca : Do you use a VPN for your browsing and download needs? Just curious if any VPN out there supported such fast comcast speeds.

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:28:17 EDT

ayahuasca : I'm still trying to decide if I'll keep this 50mbit service, or downgrade to the ultra service. I use an Open VPN, and I only get 11mbits, so the extra speed isn't being used ... Any ideas?

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:20 EDT

ayahuasca : Yes, I activated it for N already.

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:27:07 EDT

Goober : I can't tell if there is powerboost on the Extreme tier. I think there is on the download, but not on the upload.

I get a test speed of 62-63 down and 10 up. I get actual sustained throughput of about 54 after starting off at 62 (I see this using Netmeter). My upload is always a constant 10.

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:11:40 EDT

nate1234 : heh... you better hope no one else on your node signs up for high end tiers :)

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:07:14 EDT

hata28 : hmmm...well i can't feel it...LOL...my downloads are more than 50 and upload always 10....so it's fine for $69.99...see if they have the 100 Mb/s coming....my modem is ready..up to 160 Mb/s

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:02:58 EDT

nate1234 : Extreme does have powerboost now, right off the website:

"Downloads up to 50Mbps, uploads up to 10Mbps with PowerBoost®."

Re: Let's keep all DOCSIS 3.0 Discussion in this thread, please

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:56:22 EDT

hata28 : I always getting constantly 10 Mb/s and Extreme do not have Powerboost....and just confirmed again with Comcast, i'm paying $69.99 for Extreme. Lucky me!

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:53:09 EDT

nate1234 : Thats good! What kind of speed do you see? A few people have said that 16QAM gives them 8-9mbps, and 64QAM gives them 10+ PB

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:51:22 EDT

hata28 : yeah, IM comcastSteve and he fixed it.....Tech support can't do anything except re provision my service and schedule a visit to check the line.

Fixed By ComcastSteve