Cable Internet?! Bull**** - The Orange Mane

BroncoBuff · 01-08-2007, 12:45 PM

We've had Qwest DSL and DirecTV for years ... but those Comcast $99 a month (33+33+33) commercials just goaded me to switch after Sunday Ticket ended. In addition to saving $80 a month on the three, I was looking forward to fast cable internet.

HORSE-HOCKEY!

This is the - s l o w e s t - non-dialup internet I've ever experienced! It takes 45-60 seconds to load up one OM page (the avatars come last). Even at 3 a.m., it's still ridiculously slow. Funny part is, it was FAST the first 3 or 4 days - but it s-l-o-w-e-d on the 1st.

I don't know what the problem is, but I grow weary of screaming at my monitor

I though Qwest DSL was slow (we're a long way from the telephone center), but this! This is unacceptable.

Anybody have any info on this?

Okay, I'm going to press "Submit New Thread" now .... this might take a minute ... bear with me ...

___

PS: As far as TV .... after 9 years, I'm still punching DirecTV channel numbers into the cable ... 356, 212, 501, 645, etc.... but slowly I'm figuring it out. Comcast actually has tons of free On-Demand stuff, too. I've watched Midnight Cowboy, Air Force One, Fargo and several things free, with pause and rewind, etc. That said, we were planning to sign up DirecTV again next fall for the games - but under my gf's name so we can get that intro package: 4 months free - all premium channels - when you buy Sunday Ticket (new subscribers only).

Spider · 01-08-2007, 12:47 PM

I have Bresnan cable , Broadband and phone ............ never have problem

Spider · 01-08-2007, 12:50 PM

Take the Speakeasy Speed Test and test your connection speed! By measuring the download and upload rate from the following locations you are able to accurately judge your current line throughput or internet connection speed. To take the speed test, choose the server nearest you.

The Speakeasy Speed Test requires the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player installed to use with your preferred browser.
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Link to the Speakeasy Speed Test
Understand Your Speed Test Results

Last Result:
Download Speed: 5227 kbps (653.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 286

Spider · 01-08-2007, 12:51 PM

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

BroncoBuff · 01-08-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by §Pide®

Take the Speakeasy Speed Test and test your connection speed! By measuring the download and upload rate from the following locations you are able to accurately judge your current line throughput or internet connection speed. To take the speed test, choose the server nearest you.

The Speakeasy Speed Test requires the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player installed to use with your preferred browser.
Also, temporarily disable any Adblock extensions on your browser.

Link to the Speakeasy Speed Test
Understand Your Speed Test Results

Last Result:
Download Speed: 5227 kbps (653.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 286

Thanks, buddy ...

BroncoBuff · 01-08-2007, 01:05 PM

I dunno for sure what this means ....

BroncoBuff · 01-08-2007, 01:07 PM

Something's weird, cause my numbers are incrementally higher than yours, §pider .... but my load is so slow that sometimes the browser just gives up before it displays the entire page. I just visited an autograph photo site (Lance Rentzel), and it gave up on the page before it finished loading. Very strange....

Spider · 01-08-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Something's weird, cause my numbers are incrementally higher than yours, §pider .... but my load is so slow that sometimes the browser just gives up before it displays the entire page. I just visited an autograph photo site (Lance Rentzel), and it gave up on the page before it finished loading. Very strange....

I am futher away , from Seattle then you . closer you are the faster you go ......http://pcpitstop.com/
check this place out

Sassy · 01-08-2007, 01:43 PM

That doesn't shock me. My sister has cable in Washington and I thought it was slower than my dial-up ever was!

smalltowngrll · 01-08-2007, 03:19 PM

I have cable internet at home and it's great! No low speeds at all...well, except when my computer has tooooooo many programs open! haha..

I'd call the provider and tell them what's going on.

XXXII&III · 01-08-2007, 04:27 PM

I have that same Comcast package (phone, internet, cable) and my internet speed is whooooooooooooooooosh fast. I did that speakeasy test just the other day and of course I can't remember what my speeds were but they were way faster than yours.

Have you hollered at Comcast?

Goobzilla · 01-08-2007, 05:48 PM

I don't know Buff my numbers were a little lower than yours 6531 down and 353 up, but my connection is crazy fast. Since you live in civilization, you'll probably get Verizon FIOS in the next couple of years.

01-08-2007, 12:45 PM	#1
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Cable Internet?! Bull**** We've had Qwest DSL and DirecTV for years ... but those Comcast $99 a month (33+33+33) commercials just goaded me to switch after Sunday Ticket ended. In addition to saving $80 a month on the three, I was looking forward to fast cable internet. *HORSE-HOCKEY!* This is the - s l o w e s t - non-dialup internet I've ever experienced! It takes 45-60 seconds to load up one OM page (the avatars come last). Even at 3 a.m., it's still ridiculously slow. Funny part is, it was FAST the first 3 or 4 days - but it s-l-o-w-e-d on the 1st. I don't know what the problem is, but I grow weary of screaming at my monitor I though Qwest DSL was slow (we're a long way from the telephone center), but this! This is unacceptable. Anybody have any info on this? Okay, I'm going to press "Submit New Thread" now .... this might take a minute ... bear with me ... ___ PS: As far as TV .... after 9 years, I'm still punching DirecTV channel numbers into the cable ... 356, 212, 501, 645, etc.... but slowly I'm figuring it out. Comcast actually has tons of free On-Demand stuff, too. I've watched Midnight Cowboy, Air Force One, Fargo and several things free, with pause and rewind, etc. That said, we were planning to sign up DirecTV again next fall for the games - but under my gf's name so we can get that intro package: 4 months free - all premium channels - when you buy Sunday Ticket (new subscribers only).

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01-08-2007, 12:47 PM	#2
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I have Bresnan cable , Broadband and phone ............ never have problem

01-08-2007, 12:50 PM	#3
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Take the Speakeasy Speed Test and test your connection speed! By measuring the download and upload rate from the following locations you are able to accurately judge your current line throughput or internet connection speed. To take the speed test, choose the server nearest you. The Speakeasy Speed Test requires the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player installed to use with your preferred browser. Also, temporarily disable any Adblock extensions on your browser. Link to the Speakeasy Speed Test Understand Your Speed Test Results Last Result: Download Speed: 5227 kbps (653.4 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 286

01-08-2007, 12:51 PM	#4
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

01-08-2007, 01:05 PM	#6
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I dunno for sure what this means ....

01-08-2007, 01:07 PM	#7
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Something's weird, cause my numbers are incrementally higher than yours, §pider .... but my load is so slow that sometimes the browser just gives up before it displays the entire page. I just visited an autograph photo site (Lance Rentzel), and it gave up on the page before it finished loading. Very strange....

01-08-2007, 01:43 PM	#9
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	That doesn't shock me. My sister has cable in Washington and I thought it was slower than my dial-up ever was!

01-08-2007, 03:19 PM	#10
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	I have cable internet at home and it's great! No low speeds at all...well, except when my computer has tooooooo many programs open! haha.. I'd call the provider and tell them what's going on.

01-08-2007, 04:27 PM	#11
XXXII&III Pro Bowler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Aurora Posts: 503	I have that same Comcast package (phone, internet, cable) and my internet speed is whooooooooooooooooosh fast. I did that speakeasy test just the other day and of course I can't remember what my speeds were but they were way faster than yours. Have you hollered at Comcast?

01-08-2007, 05:48 PM	#12
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	I don't know Buff my numbers were a little lower than yours 6531 down and 353 up, but my connection is crazy fast. Since you live in civilization, you'll probably get Verizon FIOS in the next couple of years.