Comcast to suspend data caps as well?
AT&T is suspending broadband data caps for home internet customers due to coronavirus. https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/12/21177538/att-broadband-internet-data-cap-coronavirus-suspend
View Article[Mobile] "Xfinity Mobile" wireless service
As mentioned in this recent DSLR news item https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Prepares-For-Mid2017-Wireless-Service-Launch-139048 , Comcast is planning a mid-year launch of their wireless...
View Article[Plan] FYI, remember to check for out-of-date plans
I was on an old 275MB plan that apparently was out of date and overpriced. Called today moved to a 600MB plan for roughly same price as before. That's actually why I'm here--I'm now re-tuning my router...
View ArticleAnnoying: XB7 modem automatically turns off bridge mode
How do I prevent the XB7 modem from automatically disabling bridge mode after briefly losing internet connection? When bridge mode is disabled, it breaks the connected router's port-forwarding rules. I...
View Article[Event-Log] Connection drops in warmer weather
I'm starting to get daily connection drops now that the weather has gotten warmer. I experienced this last summer as well with multiple drops per day, but not every day. Maybe the weather has nothing...
View ArticleHow long to be considered a "new" customer?
I'm moving in a couple of months and will actually be without a permanent home for about 3 weeks. In that interim I will have deactivated my service at my old place. I'm curious, how long do you need...
View ArticleRemoving modem from account
hi guys, if things go according to plan, in the next few weeks, i'm going to be leaving Comcast after 15 years. while they once were the best option in town, their upload rates have long stagnated and...
View Article? about fees for Voice/Gigabit installs
Hi - I have a promo that expired, so I'm evaluating current double/triple play packages. 1) I have no need for voice, would only get the package if it was a better deal. Do they require you to rent an...
View Article[Rant] Absolutely useless chat bots and phone support
I posted here a couple of days ago about an issue w/ my elderly father's service -- I've discovered it's going down between 2PM and 5PM every day, and I suspect it has to do with the sun/heat on some...
View Article[Signals] Are these signal specs something to be concerned about?
This looks bad to my eyes, but I'm hoping someone with more expertise can advise? See here for screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/xV0tBrT
View Article[Speed] Wifi Lan Speed, Xfinity Speed Test, Internet tests
First off, I mainly use Wifi at home and lots of devices have old wifi adapters in them. I run a fairly complex home network of bridged routers the force the 2.4Mhz to be N only connections and the...
View ArticleData meters posted for last 2 months
Checking my data this morning, I see they posted the meters for May and June to my account (even though they were not officially measuring). Theyve been missing, and I was curious how much I had used...
View Article[Business] Comcast Business Speed Increase?
I noticed the Business Website now shows new 35/100/200 instead of the old 25/75/150 tiers I am currently on the 75 tier under contract with promotional pricing - does anyone know if there is a way to...
View Article[NEWS] The Facts about Privacy with Comcast?s Xfinity Internet Service
This was also posted on the DSLR home page.quote:Key Takeaways As your Internet Service Provider, we do not track the websites you visit or apps you use through your broadband connection. Because we...
View Article[NEWS] Comcast to Launch Xfinity Flex Streaming Platform
Comcast to Launch Xfinity Flex Streaming Platform For Xfinity Internet Customers Comcast press release - Mar 21, 2019quote:Comcast today announced the launch of Xfinity Flex, a new service that...
View Article[CustSvc] 'Xfinity Thanks You' Reward email
  This morning I received this emailed surprise from Comcast. I know that $5 is just a "drop in the bucket" of the all the money that I've paid out to them all these years, but as they say,...
View ArticleBusiness Connection Pro
I recently upgraded my connection and added the Business Connection Pro service to it. The installer setup the bridge and the cradlepoint device and said I was good to go. The cradlepoint is only...
View Article[Signals] Internet occasionally goes to 50mbps or less
Modem: CM 600 Router: TP-Link C3150v2 Plan: 300/10 Blast! I always use ethernet. My signal levels are here. I always notice that channel 39/40's SNR are pretty low compared to the rest of them....
View ArticleModem fee
I'm noticing some of the higher xfinity internet plans say "Add Wireless Gateway free for 24 months" on the description. Does that mean the $14 a month fee is included with these plans?
View Article[Caps] Cap Increase 33428
I received an email from Comcast today stating: We wanted to let you know that we're increasing the amount of data you receive as part of your internet data plan from 1 TB to 1.2 TBs per calendar...
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