kILLDR3n
join:2009-05-16
| Urgent Question - Comcast Triple Play Bundle
»www.comcast.com/Shop/Buyflow/Def···lpos=Nav
The $149.99 package says for High Speed Internet -
Download speeds up to 16 Mbps, uploads up to 2 Mbps with PowerBoost®.
Is that Blast! ? Am I going to be getting 16mbps but higher for powerboost? Or with powerboost in action does it go up to 16mbps? |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ | call and ask, Blast! is now advertised as 20 Mb/s now I think. |
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kILLDR3n
join:2009-05-16
| reply to kILLDR3n
DOCSIS 3.0 isn't in my area this is how Blast! is adverstised outside of the triple play for my area (Frederick, MD) -
Blast!® (up to 16 Mbps downloads)
premium movie network(s) included.
If you play online games or watch streaming movies, you’ll want Blast!® from Comcast High-Speed Internet. It offers blazing-fast download speeds up to 16 Mbps. And with PowerBoost your fast connection gets even faster. It’s perfect for downloading large files – like music, games and videos – or uploading photos. It’s even fast when several members of the family are online at the same time.
This starting price is for customers that currently subscribe to Comcast Cable or Comcast Digital Voice.
$52.95 |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ | I would still call and double check, but if it is advertised as 16/2, then I guess you will get that kind of sustained speeds |
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tshirt
Premium,MVM
join:2004-07-11
Snohomish, WA
 ·Comcast
| reply to kILLDR3n
Always worth calling and checking! (know what you are buying)
Blast! is actually 16/2, but is now advertised as " up to 20" in many areas.
you should always** get 16/2, the 20+ is powerboost.
** on a stable plant the throughput is constant, storms, maintaince, damage, and other network events can temporarily cause slowdowns or outages. |
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Imitation
join:2009-02-10
Pittsburgh, PA
1 edit | reply to kILLDR3n
If the area is DOCSIS 3.0, then for the Blast! tier, it'll say "up to 20Mbps with PowerBoost" (and the non-PowerBoost speed being 16Mbps)...
In your case, when the message says "up to 16Mbps with PowerBoost", then the tier is the 8Mbps connection, on a DOCSIS 2.0/1.x area. |
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kILLDR3n
join:2009-05-16
| reply to kILLDR3n
I went and checked on this issue in Live Chat at Comcast.com. The operator I spoke with said that its Blast! in the package...which is a sustained 16mbps download. I'm still hesistant about this (his name was Jose, nothing racist intended). I'll probably call tomorrow and ask anyway about this, unless someone here has more info. |
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SFFR
join:2008-12-23
Pompano Beach, FL
| reply to kILLDR3n
I just got comcast last week 6 Mb / 12 Mb i sometimes get around 14 Mb a sec. The tech (installer) told me that the powerboost is bullshit. He says paying for 6/12 is identical service as 8/16 except you pay more. They dont throttle your bandwidth. Your speed depends on where you are on the Node and how many other people are online. |
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SFFR
join:2008-12-23
Pompano Beach, FL | My Upload is always 6 Mb+ |
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SFFR
join:2008-12-23
Pompano Beach, FL
1 edit | Speed is never sustained with Cable modem, it bounces around a minute ago i was getting 1,500 KBs (1.2 Mega bytes) right now im getting 500 Kbps, with extremly high signal off the pole. They actually told me i might be to close to the Amplifier since i was getting 14.0 DBm, they cant install unless its less than 7.0 DBm at the modem. |
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EG
The wings of love
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
| reply to SFFR
said by SFFR  : He says paying for 6/12 is identical service as 8/16 except you pay more. They dont throttle your bandwidth. Your speed depends on where you are on the Node and how many other people are online. Never heard of 6/12 or 8/16 tiers...
>>"and how many other people are online."
And it seems like this is the only comment that he was correct about... |
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SFFR
join:2008-12-23
Pompano Beach, FL
1 edit | 6/12 Refers to the Speed of 6 MB Sustained with 12.0 Mbps Powerboost
8/16 Refers to 8 MB Sustained with 16.0 Mbps Powerboost.
I am a network administrator with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science. |
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EG
The wings of love
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
1 edit | said by SFFR :I am a network administrator with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science so i think i know what im talking about Cool !! So am I !! 
Have fun !! 
[Edit]
Nice stealthy edit BTW... |
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EG
The wings of love
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
| reply to SFFR
said by SFFR :Speed is never sustained with Cable modem, it bounces around a minute ago i was getting 1,500 KBs (1.2 Mega bytes) right now im getting 500 Kbps, with extremly high signal off the pole. They actually told me i might be to close to the Amplifier since i was getting 14.0 DBm, they cant install unless its less than 7.0 DBm at the modem. Some of this makes no sense... |
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SFFR
join:2008-12-23
Pompano Beach, FL | Thats exactly what was said by the Installer from Comcast. If the siginal is too high the modem will keep dropping. |
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Goober
Premium
join:2000-12-17
Naperville, IL | Shove a 1x8 splitter in there. |
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EG
The wings of love
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
| said by Goober :Shove a 1x8 splitter in there. Since we haven't seen that figure, what might that do to the transmit power level ? |
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Goober
Premium
join:2000-12-17
Naperville, IL
1 edit | Yeah I know. I'm basing it on my recent installation where I've got a ton of splitters (two 1x2, 2 taps and a 1x4). At any rate, my transmit power isn't great, but okay at 51-52.
I understand your point though. |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ
·Comcast
| reply to SFFR
Just because your near an amp doesn't mean you should have such high signal levels, they are set so that that doesn't happen. I am directly connected to the node, and my receive power is 0 dBmV. Maybe something else is wrong. I am surprised you aren't getting disconnected. |
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