slow, laggy connection, T3 time outs
A few months back I have had similar issues on and off for several months, then out of nowhere the issues seemed to correct itself. I thought finally Comcast fixed whatever what was wrong and all was...
View Article[Business] WSJ: Telecom Group Altice Looking at Merger With Time Warner Cab
I did not include the link back to the WSJ as a pay wall will come up. I suspect Karl Bode will post this tomorrow. Telecom Group Altice Looking at Merger With Time Warner Cable Altice is eyeing Time...
View Article[Equip] Comcast says Arris TM822G won't work with voice service
This came up in another discussion but some there thought it was worthy of it own topic. A Comcast employee has posted this in Comcast's own forums:...
View Article[Speed] Comcast to launch new speed tiers, increases existing ones in CA
  Comcast Announces 2 Gigabit Residential Service and New Extreme 250 Mbps Tier in California The company also increases speeds for existing Internet customers at no additional cost. Changes...
View Article[DNS] No DNS on internal wi-fi. Works fine with Xfinity
Over the last week on Comcast wi-fi (Arris TG862 Modem) has basically stopped working. After spending hours trying to figure this out, I find the DNS is apparently not working on the internal wifi...
View Article[Speed] CableLabs: Low latency is the next big (cable) thing
Gigabit Schmigabit – low broadband latency is what’s going to be the next big thing (especially for gamers): Is Faster Always Better? CableLabs Effort Focuses On Reducing Broadband Latency By Jeff...
View Article[Connectivity] What is docsis 3.1?
How much will the speed increase. Will it lower latency? And do they charge you for the new equipment?
View Article[Speed] Gigabit Pro
Anyone know if Comcast has actually started installs? I live in the west palm beach, fl market announced for deployment this month. So far phone agents don't know anything of the service. I've been...
View Article[Equip] TC8305C Battery?
So does anybody know were i can get a TC8305C battery cheaper? I only found on on ebay but it's $43...
View Article[Security] Trial begins blaming Comcast's home security system for assault
Looks Comcast is taking on claims this week that one of its home security systems failed, and as a result two psychos tortured a kid with a machete. Wonder what kind of damages Comcast might be on the...
View Article[Speed] Beta of tool to diagnose speed issues - feedback requested
FYI - We're working on a new tool to try and take some guesswork out of connection troubleshooting. We're launching a beta today - and we really want your feedback because we know there are bugs to...
View Article[Connectivity] dynamic business connection in bridge mode
i have a friend with a dynamic business internet connection with the device in bridge mode (comcast confirmed this). however, when i plug the comcast gateway into the WAN/Internet port of the router...
View ArticleComcast to offer Gigabit Pro in Minneapolis/St. Paul
It's in the "Update" section in the middle of this article: http://www.multichannel.com/news/technology/comcast-tags-more-gigabit-pro-cities/390787 It states it will be available to 600,000 homes...
View Article[Speed] Gigabit Pro May be coming to Portland
The Oregonian is reporting that Comcast is planning to bring Gigabit Pro (2 Gbps) to Portland, OR and southwest Washington....
View Article[Speed] Comcast announces 2-Gbps Gigabit Pro Internet in Houston
http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2015/05/comcast-launches-2-gbps-gigabit-pro-internet-in-houston/#33144101=0 Comcast announced today that it will offer some time this summer a 2-Gbps service, retaking...
View Article[Install] Permission from landlord required before running exterior line?
Recently had a technician come out because I wasn't getting a connection after doing self-install. The technician inspected the interial line and ran his own tests and confirmed the wiring was...
View Article[Speed] Gigabit Pro coming to Denver
The Denver Business Journal reports Gigabit Pro is coming to Denver. The article also mentions 250 Mbps service, Extreme 250 is available "now" for $149/month, but at present it isn't showing as an...
View Article[Speed] Comcast 2014-2015 Side Discussion about Speed Upgrades
Mod Note: Tracking here, please: https://secure.dslreports.com/forum/r28975270-Speed-Report-Tiers-Doubling-In-Speed-Here...
View Article[Speed] Extreme 250 Live in Seattle!
Saw the PR this morning that the Extreme 250 (250/25) tier was now available in Seattle - so with the help of the Mods on the Comcast forums - was easy as pie to upgrade! My SB6183 rebooted - and BOOM!
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