Topic 'Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds' in forum 'CenturyLink'

Topic 'Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds' in forum 'CenturyLink' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23017467 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:38:21 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:38:21 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23309319 said by rabeatz:

said by Fox McCloud:

how would you know my loop length?

said by Fox McCloud:

not really very excited about regular VDSL, but I am about VDSL2...that said, I'm, by the road, about 4,500-5,000 feet from the DSLAM...and by tests done by Embarq, I'm supposedly at 7,000 something feet..meaning I wouldn't benefit from VDSL2 at all, as it would have already degraded to ADSL2+ performance.

right-o, but that's merely an estimate on my behalf; the way you stated it, it was as if you had a concrete number. Thanks anyway.

said by Go Tarheels:

Fox - don't think you are gonna see anything faster than you already have. You are on a dslam that doesn't support bonding.

Yeah, I know...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23309319 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:56:42 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23309274 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23309274 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:30:19 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23308754 said by Fox McCloud:

how would you know my loop length?

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23308754 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:50:13 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23308582 said by iansltx:

Well you've got hope with line bonding...if I recall correctly at your loop length Sonic.net would be able to do 30/2 bonded DSL. So probably 25/5 bonded Annex M.
how would you know my loop length?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23308582 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:41:37 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23308526 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23308526 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:21:44 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23210484 said by cmplx79:

You are correct about Annex M, and ADSL2+ has a theoretical speed limit of 32/3.5meg without annex M. however, that's in basis impossible to obtain.I thought Annex M only boosted upstream and left downstream at 24 megabits still.

If you're looking to the future, start dreaming about VDSL. It has a theoretical bandwidth of 250m bidirectional, although you would probably only really be able to pull 100meg both ways in reality. Of course, you can't really find a DSLAM that can actually support that kind of speed, especially out in the more rural areas, but hey, a man can dream :)
VDSL has been deployed in multiple European Countries already, maybe we will see it here some day :)

not really very excited about regular VDSL, but I am about VDSL2...that said, I'm, by the road, about 4,500-5,000 feet from the DSLAM...and by tests done by Embarq, I'm supposedly at 7,000 something feet..meaning I wouldn't benefit from VDSL2 at all, as it would have already degraded to ADSL2+ performance.

So really, my only hope, in the future, for greater speeds is a higher speed profile that CenturyLink goes with or line-bonding.

bummer again. Ahh well, for now, 10 meg is extra-ordinary.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23210484 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:18:12 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23208469
If you're looking to the future, start dreaming about VDSL. It has a theoretical bandwidth of 250m bidirectional, although you would probably only really be able to pull 100meg both ways in reality. Of course, you can't really find a DSLAM that can actually support that kind of speed, especially out in the more rural areas, but hey, a man can dream :)
VDSL has been deployed in multiple European Countries already, maybe we will see it here some day :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23208469 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:47 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23207179 said by Go Tarheels:

You could probably do higher speeds without the need for bonding with ADSL2, but the question is how stable will it be. As you look at that curve, you can see that there isn't much wiggle room to work with.
If my research is correct, it appears my line may be able to handle about 14-16 megabits per second down, but you bring up a very good point; if it goes out every few hours, is it worth it?

also at some point it's a bit more beneficial to have increased upload speed and not download, which, IIRC is just about tapped out at 896k (though I've heard ADSL2+ can go up to 1.4 megabits up and if Annex M is used, 3 megabits up).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23207179 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:50 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23207150 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23207150 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:21:14 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23206815 said by cmplx79:

AFC's will not be capable of bonded DSL. The are usually deployed on a DS3 or OC3 far from the nearest CO. Also, the core of the AFC isn't capable of accepting bonded DSL.
Also know that AFC's are very rarely close to another DSLAM, so unless someone side-swipes the thing with a truck(which has happened more than you'd think(and Embarq doesn't really put in new AFC's anymore, instead replacing them with Calixes)), you're probably stuck with 10meg as your max.
the location of that DSLAM+other telephone equipment makes it almost impossible to hit...someone would have to be very drunk or someone would have to be incredibly unobservant and back into it (it's in a strange spot that you can pull into), so that's unlikely.

So it looks like unless they offer higher speeds on regular DSL, or CenturyLink gets ultra ambitious and deploys fiber in the boonies, I'm "stuck". Bummer. 10 meg is incredible now, and I'm more than satisfied and happy with it--I'm just looking at the future.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23206815 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:13:17 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23205009 Also know that AFC's are very rarely close to another DSLAM, so unless someone side-swipes the thing with a truck(which has happened more than you'd think(and Embarq doesn't really put in new AFC's anymore, instead replacing them with Calixes)), you're probably stuck with 10meg as your max.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23205009 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:10:19 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23181109 said by dmelling:

I wish I could get 3 meg here in BFE Ohio! I am jealous....
In the same boat- at least it's reliable though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23181109 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:10:30 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23180199 said by Fox McCloud:

Any further updates or news from LV on the exact speeds and pricing?
Yes, I'm curious about this as well as it's now mid-October-ish and there haven't been any updates to this thread. I just checked Embarq's website and it still appears that the 10 Meg is the top offering. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23180199 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:14:03 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23179012 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23179012 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:13:48 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23177712 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23177712 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:01:24 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23053832 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23053832 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:03:09 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23046811 said by Fox McCloud:

said by Titus Pullo:

My local Dslam has been labeled "socialist" and town hall meetings are being organized as we speak. School children cannot walk within 30ft. of it, and I fear there will soon be police tape around it as the posters stuck on it of late are quite nasty and full or anti-dsl commie rhetoric.
I think it's all because Jimmy what's his name and that habitat for humanity thing was planning on ~~building affordable housing~~ government-run gulags nearby :D
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*laughs* what now? xD
A committee was convened and the DSLAM has been censured and a somewhat partisan but non-binding resolution is in the works ...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23046811 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:12:43 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23046425
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edit: I'm not even sure this is the DSLAM--I know though, for sure, this was the only new external equipment added to the RT when DSL was deployed here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23046425 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:54:46 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23042003 said by Titus Pullo:

My local Dslam has been labeled "socialist" and town hall meetings are being organized as we speak. School children cannot walk within 30ft. of it, and I fear there will soon be police tape around it as the posters stuck on it of late are quite nasty and full or anti-dsl commie rhetoric.
I think it's all because Jimmy what's his name and that habitat for humanity thing was planning on ~~building affordable housing~~ government-run gulags nearby :D
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*laughs* what now? xD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23042003 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:11:40 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23038818 I think it's all because Jimmy what's his name and that habitat for humanity thing was planning on ~~building affordable housing~~ government-run gulags nearby :D
--]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23038818 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:21:11 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23038589 I pay $54.95 for 10mb naked dsl . Charter is offering 20MB/2MB here for the same price.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23038589 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:44:39 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23036024 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23036024 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:48:52 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23035488 said by Go Tarheels:

If your loop can be reassigned to a calix dslam, then your MEDR will be updated. Only time will tell how this works out.
Well.. thats the thing. I saw my MEDR jump to 32300 for about 2 weeks and all of a sudden go back to 10001]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23035488 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:05:47 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23035482 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23035482 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:04:36 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23035301
You have to wait, this is a new type of service that they're going to roll out market by market. It's not going to be a nationwide rollout all at one time.

You're just getting from both tarheels or myself some advance information is all.

I have no deployment information what so ever to your location or anywhere, so as a guess, and I repeat, as a guess with no deployment information you could be anywhere for 30, 60, 90 days or even 18months.

So sit back, feel smug you know more than your neighbor and somewhere in the future you'll see advertising in your area saying is coming. Until then you are allowed to drool for faster speeds ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23035301 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:31:21 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23033491 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23033491 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:23:32 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23033465 said by dslanywhere :

At this time the only 2 types of DSLAMS that would support it are the Adtran TA5000 and Calix E5 or C7.
Tarheels or DSLanywhere, any idea on how I can get moved to a Calix? I'm currently on a stinger, with a 2.5kft loop length.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23033465 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:33:59 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23026959 said by Go Tarheels:

Being that 15meg is hard to obtain unless you are right ontop of your remote, then there aren't many more options. Another problem with the remote, is even if you could push 15/20/25 meg for the last mile, you will need your backhaul/transport to be able to handle it. You can see where that could easily tap a remote if there is only a DS3 or even OC3.
true, true---Embarq could though, eventually convert the 10 meg package into a "whatever you can get" package; ie--if you could pull 10 meg, you'll get that, but if you could pull, say, 13, 15, 20, or 24 meg, then you'd get that.

Ah well, I guess I'll just have to wait until all the DSLAMs around the country get VDSL2 cards---hmmm, that'll be about, 5-10 years :P

Again, thanks for the information.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23026959 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:51:04 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23026917 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23026917 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:42:46 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23026729 said by Go Tarheels:

If you are on a remote and not service out of a CO then chances are you will not be eligible for bonded ADSL2. Oki doke; thanks for the information. GIven the fact my RT has the smallest DSLAM I've ever seen in my entire life, it looks like bonded ADSL2+ is out...bummer. Ahh well.

I wonder though; how will this affect the non-bonded packages? Do they intend to stop at 10 meg down and 896k up for the unbonded packages or do they intend to test out higher speeds, such as 15 meg down?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23026729 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:15:00 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23025433
If you are on a remote and not service out of a CO then chances are you will not be eligible for bonded ADSL2. This information is only relevant to those on DSLR who are a bit familiar with their area's infrastructure. Calling a CSR and asking will be pointless as they most likely won't know. They will only be able to see your new MEDR if bonded adsl is available to you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23025433 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:31:08 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23025287 said by dslanywhere :

At this time the only 2 types of DSLAMS that would support it are the Adtran TA5000 and Calix E5 or C7. So that does limit where it would be rolled out. Also, your max loop length for the 25MB service would be 8K, again it limits who gets it.

Then at the house you will use a Cisco DDR 2200 Bonded ADSL2+ Gateway which has wireless built in. Also it will be Full Install only.

Remember, this service is in testing and is being rolled out slowly. There is a lot behind the scenes work to get one of these working.

Don't get your hopes up and also don't let your hopes get dashed. This is a start.
Interesting; would you be able to tell, from a picture, what kind of DSLAM a RT had?

In any event, I don' think my DSLAM would be a compatible one, but if it the bonded 25/2 megabit service really can go out to 8K feet, then I'd be ok, as my line is supposedly around 7.6K feet, if I recall. All that said, I'm heeding your advice and not getting my hope up--besides, I have a feeling it'd be quite pricey, anyway.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23025287 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:46:11 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23024349
Sincerely,]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23024349 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:29:59 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23024050 said by Go Tarheels:

I think it will start in Vegas...
As well it should! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23024050 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:53:27 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23023082
Then at the house you will use a Cisco DDR 2200 Bonded ADSL2+ Gateway which has wireless built in. Also it will be Full Install only.

Remember, this service is in testing and is being rolled out slowly. There is a lot behind the scenes work to get one of these working.

Don't get your hopes up and also don't let your hopes get dashed. This is a start. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23023082 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:01:52 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021888 said by Go Tarheels:

I think it will start in Vegas and move to other areas. It started with businesses today. I would say that this will not be as widespread as even 10meg as it will only be deployed on dslam's that have this capability.
meaning, forget people out in rural areas. :P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021888 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:33:55 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021392 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021392 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:55:43 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021128
Sincerely,]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021128 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:07:37 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021037 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23021037 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:53:11 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23020888 --]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23020888 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:26:06 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23020731 said by Go Tarheels:

Bonded ADSL2 is coming mid-October. It will be very limited to start - I believe speeds will be 15/20/25mb on dl and 1.5/2mb on upload.
awesome--darn shape none of it will be naked thought :T Any ideas on pricing structure?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23020731 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:52:54 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23019621 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23019621 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:01:41 EDT Re: Centrytel/Centurylink has higher speeds http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23019526 said by Go Tarheels:

Bonded ADSL2 is coming mid-October. It will be very limited to start - I believe speeds will be 15/20/25mb on dl and 1.5/2mb on upload.
This does include the ADSL2+ as well, right?
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I'm assuming maybe signs of merger info.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/CentrytelCenturylink-has-higher-speeds-23017467 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:32:40 EDT