Topic 'So I am new to CL and only get 3mbps' in forum 'CenturyLink' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805505 en Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:08:02 EDT Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:08:02 EDT Re: So I am new to CL and only get 3mbps http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31806724
The CenturyLink modem/routers that support GPON (fiber) are usually DSL modems that just turn off the DSL modem function and then work as generic OTS routers.

I will say hands down no matter the type, Fiber is hands down the best internet you can get regardless of provisioned speeds or provider. In the last 5 years I’ve had CenturyLink DSL (only option at that address, 1.5 Mbps, absolutely terrible), Verizon FiOS, Comcast Cable (DOCSIS 3.1 service) and now CenturyLink fiber, and fiber offers the lowest latency, no slowdowns and I’ve never once had an outage. Verizon even provides batteries in their ONTs, and you can buy one for CenturyLink ONT’s (the transformer has an empty battery bay) so you if have a UPS in your network the internet will stay up even during power outages if that’s your thing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31806724 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:56:57 EDT Re: So I am new to CL and only get 3mbps http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31806297 said by PhoenixAZ:

said by brad152:

said by PhoenixAZ:

I am new to CenturyLink and switched from Cox because of the consistent outages we have been getting in our area, and nothing was being done about it. After years and years of frustration, I figured at this point, slow internet was better than no internet. Sure Cox bill credits you for outages, but having no internet sucks even more when you're trying to run smart home devices.

That being said, the fastest they offer our area is 3mbps! There is a huge CL building down the road, and I am new to DSL, and don't know all of the terminology and what to look for as to why they only offer 3mbps in our community, when the community up the road has 140mbps.

I know that they have been trying to push fiber to more markets especially here in Phoenix, and I got the notification saying that it will soon be available in my area, which is why I made the switch to begin with.

I do have to admit, though slow, it is much more reliable than what Cox had given me, which I expected about 3-4 outages a day.

My setup is as follows, I have a CL provided modem, placed in transparent mode, and an Apple AirPort router that is actually providing the connection and routing, I have inputted all the correct settings for PPoE info into the Apple router, and its working great.

I am surprised that Netflix and video streaming actually works over 3mbps, but it does take a bit of patience at the beginning.

The fastest speed Cox was able to offer in my area was 14mbps, despite advertising gigablast, etc, and thats with brand new modems and equipment, when it did work, so I had to choose between slow internet and slower internet, which really sucks for this area of town.

Where are you? I lived off 20th St and Camelback, and had 40/5, which was rock solid for years, although I did my research before I moved as i hated Cox and refused to do any business with them.

I think my old neighborhood has fiber now, and I do know they're being VERY aggressive with it's rollout, so maybe it'll come to you soon?

When I lived in Phoenix, if i could not get decent CenturyLink, I would turn the place down (there were quite a few still stuck at 1.5Mbps/3Mbps/7Mbps) and that was 4 years ago.

I am in North Scottsdale, but hey as I am typing this, my speeds upped to 5Mpbs! Literally just now, hey they must be working on something. It feels a lot more usable now!

CenturyLink will over provision the line if it can support it

Luckily yours supported it and was able to be done, but I have a feeling you are on ADSL1 with those speeds, and until Vdsl2 or fiber is pushed up there, you won’t be able to get much more]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31806297 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:58:16 EDT Re: So I am new to CL and only get 3mbps http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805831 said by brad152:

said by PhoenixAZ:

I am new to CenturyLink and switched from Cox because of the consistent outages we have been getting in our area, and nothing was being done about it. After years and years of frustration, I figured at this point, slow internet was better than no internet. Sure Cox bill credits you for outages, but having no internet sucks even more when you're trying to run smart home devices.

That being said, the fastest they offer our area is 3mbps! There is a huge CL building down the road, and I am new to DSL, and don't know all of the terminology and what to look for as to why they only offer 3mbps in our community, when the community up the road has 140mbps.

I know that they have been trying to push fiber to more markets especially here in Phoenix, and I got the notification saying that it will soon be available in my area, which is why I made the switch to begin with.

I do have to admit, though slow, it is much more reliable than what Cox had given me, which I expected about 3-4 outages a day.

My setup is as follows, I have a CL provided modem, placed in transparent mode, and an Apple AirPort router that is actually providing the connection and routing, I have inputted all the correct settings for PPoE info into the Apple router, and its working great.

I am surprised that Netflix and video streaming actually works over 3mbps, but it does take a bit of patience at the beginning.

The fastest speed Cox was able to offer in my area was 14mbps, despite advertising gigablast, etc, and thats with brand new modems and equipment, when it did work, so I had to choose between slow internet and slower internet, which really sucks for this area of town.

Where are you? I lived off 20th St and Camelback, and had 40/5, which was rock solid for years, although I did my research before I moved as i hated Cox and refused to do any business with them.

I think my old neighborhood has fiber now, and I do know they're being VERY aggressive with it's rollout, so maybe it'll come to you soon?

When I lived in Phoenix, if i could not get decent CenturyLink, I would turn the place down (there were quite a few still stuck at 1.5Mbps/3Mbps/7Mbps) and that was 4 years ago.

I am in North Scottsdale, but hey as I am typing this, my speeds upped to 5Mpbs! Literally just now, hey they must be working on something. It feels a lot more usable now! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805831 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:56:00 EDT Re: So I am new to CL and only get 3mbps http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805512 said by PhoenixAZ:

I am new to CenturyLink and switched from Cox because of the consistent outages we have been getting in our area, and nothing was being done about it. After years and years of frustration, I figured at this point, slow internet was better than no internet. Sure Cox bill credits you for outages, but having no internet sucks even more when you're trying to run smart home devices.

That being said, the fastest they offer our area is 3mbps! There is a huge CL building down the road, and I am new to DSL, and don't know all of the terminology and what to look for as to why they only offer 3mbps in our community, when the community up the road has 140mbps.

I know that they have been trying to push fiber to more markets especially here in Phoenix, and I got the notification saying that it will soon be available in my area, which is why I made the switch to begin with.

I do have to admit, though slow, it is much more reliable than what Cox had given me, which I expected about 3-4 outages a day.

My setup is as follows, I have a CL provided modem, placed in transparent mode, and an Apple AirPort router that is actually providing the connection and routing, I have inputted all the correct settings for PPoE info into the Apple router, and its working great.

I am surprised that Netflix and video streaming actually works over 3mbps, but it does take a bit of patience at the beginning.

The fastest speed Cox was able to offer in my area was 14mbps, despite advertising gigablast, etc, and thats with brand new modems and equipment, when it did work, so I had to choose between slow internet and slower internet, which really sucks for this area of town.

Where are you? I lived off 20th St and Camelback, and had 40/5, which was rock solid for years, although I did my research before I moved as i hated Cox and refused to do any business with them.

I think my old neighborhood has fiber now, and I do know they're being VERY aggressive with it's rollout, so maybe it'll come to you soon?

When I lived in Phoenix, if i could not get decent CenturyLink, I would turn the place down (there were quite a few still stuck at 1.5Mbps/3Mbps/7Mbps) and that was 4 years ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805512 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:03:52 EDT So I am new to CL and only get 3mbps http://www.dslreports.com/forum/So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805505
That being said, the fastest they offer our area is 3mbps! There is a huge CL building down the road, and I am new to DSL, and don't know all of the terminology and what to look for as to why they only offer 3mbps in our community, when the community up the road has 140mbps.

I know that they have been trying to push fiber to more markets especially here in Phoenix, and I got the notification saying that it will soon be available in my area, which is why I made the switch to begin with.

I do have to admit, though slow, it is much more reliable than what Cox had given me, which I expected about 3-4 outages a day.

My setup is as follows, I have a CL provided modem, placed in transparent mode, and an Apple AirPort router that is actually providing the connection and routing, I have inputted all the correct settings for PPoE info into the Apple router, and its working great.

I am surprised that Netflix and video streaming actually works over 3mbps, but it does take a bit of patience at the beginning.

The fastest speed Cox was able to offer in my area was 14mbps, despite advertising gigablast, etc, and thats with brand new modems and equipment, when it did work, so I had to choose between slow internet and slower internet, which really sucks for this area of town.

Also, Cox has no gigablast plans for our area, but CL has placed notices saying that fiber is coming. How does CL fiber work compared to Cox for those who have it? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/So-I-am-new-to-CL-and-only-get-3mbps-31805505 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:00:00 EDT