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| [Praise] Finally made the jump to D3!  I finally upgraded to the HD Starter Preferred Plus tier with Blast 16/2. The new HD converter and D3 EMTA modem will arrive next week. I have a D2 Arris EMTA modem now and I am already seeing better upload speeds. DL is about the same on the 12/2 tier. I can't wait to take advantage of the channel bonding and Blast Speeds. I hope I get the latest modem. The best part of the deal is I'll be saving 10 bucks a month for better service.
I did a Ping Test and the system received an A whereas before the upgrade I was always stuck at B. That's it for the good news.
I'll report back next week once the HW is received and goes live. |
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 EGThe wings of lovePremium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
kudos:9 | said by YukonHawk: I finally upgraded to the HD Starter Preferred Plus tier with Blast 16/2.
FWIW, the "Blast" tier in upgraded to DOCSIS 3 areas should be 20/2, 20/4, or 25/4 depending on the system. |
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 sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
join:2001-08-19
There & Then
kudos:14
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| reply to YukonHawk
What tiers do you see offered here for your location? ---> What products are available in your area?
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| Thanks SortofaGeek.... I'll check out the link you provided. The Comcast rep told 16/2. Hopefully the 20/2 is offered in my area code of 12563. I know for certain we were upgraded to D3 in 2006. |
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| reply to sortofageek
So I just verified that the Blast speed Tier I am on is 16/2. Maybe upgrades will come soon. Anyway, as long as I have the D3 EMTA coming it'll be better than the 12/2 plan with the D2 EMTA. |
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thx for the heads up EG . |
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sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
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| reply to YukonHawk
said by YukonHawk: I know for certain we were upgraded to D3 in 2006.
It was my understanding that there are two DOCSIS 3.0 tiers now. If anyone can show it is different, I'm all ears.
DOCSIS 3.0 tiers are:
Extreme 50 (50/10 Mbps)
Extreme 105 (105/10 or 15? Mbps)
If you can't order one of those tiers either via the website or by phone, it is my understanding the DOCSIS 3.0 rollout is not complete in your area.
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EGThe wings of lovePremium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
kudos:9 | They now consider the Blast tier (20Mbps or higher) to be a D3 one also sorto. |
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sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
join:2001-08-19
There & Then
kudos:14 | OK, thanks.
Still, if DOCSIS 3.0 rollout is complete, wouldn't the two higher tiers be there as well? I know they are all three there for my area. |
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·Comcast
| reply to sortofageek
Thanks Sort.....I do remember we received an e-mail saying were upgraded, but maybe with only the first tier? The mystery continues. Thanks again for the information. One way or another we'll find out. Thanks again for every ones help.
Paul |
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sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
join:2001-08-19
There & Then
kudos:14 | I'll check with my "sources" again. |
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EGThe wings of lovePremium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
kudos:9 | reply to sortofageek
said by sortofageek:Still, if DOCSIS 3.0 rollout is complete, wouldn't the two higher tiers be there as well?
Agreed. They should. |
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sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
join:2001-08-19
There & Then
kudos:14 | Thanks for the sanity check. |
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 telcodad
join:2011-09-16
Lincroft, NJ
kudos:2
2 edits | This is what it currently says on the "About DOCSIS 3.0" page on the Comcast website (though the speeds quoted seem out-of-date):
From: »customer.comcast.com/help-and-su···docsis3/
XFINITY speed plans
When DOCSIS 3.0 becomes available in your area, you may find your Internet speeds automatically increased. You’ll also have the option to upgrade to new speed plans.
•Performance subscribers will find their speeds doubled (up to 12 Mbps download/2 Mbps upload).
•Performance Plus subscribers will be upgraded to Blast! (with speeds doubled up to 16 Mbps download/2 Mbps upload).
•XFINITY Internet subscribers also have the option of upgrading to one of two new speed plans: New Ultra (up to 22 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload) and New Extreme 50 (up to 50 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload). |
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 citizensinThe Deacon of the Bipartisan PartyPremium
join:2001-06-19
Fayette City, PA | reply to sortofageek
Additional Internet Services |
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EGThe wings of lovePremium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
kudos:9 | reply to telcodad
Yeah, that's dated. The "Ultra" tier has been discontinued as well. |
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·Comcast
| reply to YukonHawk
I just did a speed test and I recorded 31.12Mbps down and 5.12Mbps up and that's still with the old EMTA. So it appears I'm on the 16/2 tier. Powerboost accounts for the rest. I know these speeds test are rudimentary. Take care every one and have a great weekend and thanks for ALL the info you shared today! Great group of people for sure!!!
»www.speedtest.net/result/1779854972.png |
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EGThe wings of lovePremium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
kudos:9 | Try this tool for testing speeds;
»www.cc.gatech.edu/~partha/diffpr···obe.html
It is considered a gold standard by savvy techs for accuracy and reliability in comparison to any of those run of the mill Flash/Java based type of testing sites. It has the ability to differentiate between the "Powerboost" burst speeds and the actual sustained speeds. |
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| Thank you EG. Very cool of you. |
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·Comcast
| reply to YukonHawk
My results.....
Estimating capacity:
Upstream: 5239 Kbps.
Downstream: 14789 Kbps.
The measurement will last for about 2.5 minutes. Please wait.
Checking for traffic shapers:
Upstream: No shaper detected.
Median received rate: 5114 Kbps.
Downstream: No shaper detected.
Median received rate: 14504 Kbps. |
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