[NEWS] Comcast begins roll-out of DOCSIS 4.0
As mentioned in another thread (https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r33763199- ), Comcast announced today that it will begin rolling out DOCSIS 4.0, with symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gbps, to select...
View ArticleNext Gateway XB8 - Technicolor CGM4981COM Wi-Fi 6E
Looks like we have a new DOCSIS gateway by Technicolor on the horizon. A new listing went up today mentioning a "CGM4981COM." Not much info about it as the documents are early, but the testing reports...
View ArticleWhat the heck happened to one of my OFDM's?
Ever since my area went mid-split, I've always had a low power level on the 957MHz OFDM. However it used to reside around -4dBmV or so. But recently I noticed it took a real dive to -9dBmV. Now I...
View ArticleI just visited the Comcast website ...
I was looking to see the price reduction if I reduced my Internet speed from 300 to 150. To my surprise, it would cost me $8.50 more per month to halve my Internet speed. WTF?!!!!?!?
View ArticleIs Mid split ever coming to Celebration or Kissimmee, FL ?
I live in Celebration, FL, Xfinity has been the provider since the town was built in the early 90s, it’s mostly spectrum everywhere else surrounding here, with random pockets as Xfinity. From what I...
View Article[Equip] xFi Complete - Free Gateway Upgrades
Is this a gimmick? Like if I am paying them to rent the gateway, they are not going to keep it up-to-date unless I pay for xFi Complete?
View Articlecontract is up soon
my contract is up jan 2025. I currently have 800 mbps for 69.99 a month, and thats at my budget limit. Does comcast still do promotions?, cause i dont see any contract offers for even the gigabit tier.
View ArticleDHCP lease time lowered from 2 days to 12 hours - mid split?
My DHCP lease time has been lowered from 2 days to 12 hours. Does this mean they are doing mid split soon? I noticed the DHCP server for Chicago is 35MS away in Pontiac, MI. What the F&$! we're...
View Article[Equip] Mid-Split Enabled Device List Has Been Updated (08/15/24)
Hats off to Hitron for getting their 2.5Gbps modem added so quickly. EDIT: rolled back to just Hitron CODA as of 9/20/23. Updated image added. 9/27/23 EDIT: Updated list is out with CODA56 and CM2050V...
View Articlemeaning of event log
not having any problems or disconnects,but could someone explain what this means and is it critical,this is the first time i noticed this code 4 message CM-STATUS message sent. Event Type Code: 4; Chan...
View ArticleAny Update For Mid-Split in Detroit/SE Michigan?
As the subject says, just looking for any updates regarding the mid-split for Detroit/SE Michigan ... Just took over 45 mins to upload a 25 minute video at 22mbit ... :(
View Article[Connectivity] It Begins :-) Ultra Low Latency Trials Announced
We're excited to kick off the world's first ultra low latency (IETF L4S) field trials! 🚀 This is another step to move networks beyond just bandwidth (speed) to other factors that are just as critical....
View ArticleArea Finally Seeing Some Upgrades
Our local plant which hasn’t seen upgrades in the past 20 years has some interesting progress recently. OnSite (a local telecom contractor) was digging up the cross street a little while back. Just...
View ArticleWhat is Comcast approved downstream and upstream power levels?
I know some cable ISPs set their networks to be at a certain standard using levels they see fit. So I was wondering what are Comcast downstream and upstream levels they like to see a customer have? My...
View Articlecable modem channel question
should people with an S33 modem which is NOT mid split ready be getting an OFDMA (upstream channel)?
View ArticleHow much longer will my MB8600 work?
My MB8600 seems to be getting outdated now. I don't know if midsplit will ever be available in my area but am thinking on upgrading now. I am in Roseville CA 95661. Should I keep waiting or get a...
View Article[Speed] Clock ticking on 2023 - what % footprint has mid-split?
My guess? Less than 5% of Comcast's footprint can subscribe to a mid-split package, today. If anyone wants to go to the FCC page and do the math, have a ball. I recall they made some vague reference to...
View Articleupstream power levels
What does Xfinity consider acceptable upstream power levels? (I have an Xfinity TG1682G gateway if that matters.) What would cause upstream power levels that normally live in the lower 40s dBmV to...
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