ATTBI/Comcast merger = higher speeds??

carage · Post by **carage** » Thu May 01, 2003 3:45 am

I've just realized that it seems that my cable modem performance has become significantly better recently.
I know this sounds fairly subjective, but judging from performance playing Madonna's 500 bit WMP9 showcase video, it is more better than 2 months ago or so. Now I can watch the entire video without any slowdowns or rebuffering.
I did a speedtest using MSN Internet speed test and got a whopping 6311 kbps

However, numbers from DSLreport speedtests have not even reached 1mbps

Has any other former ATTBI, now Comcast customer who have experienced any changes in performance, good or bad?

Mopwr2u1 · Post by **Mopwr2u1** » Thu May 01, 2003 6:48 am

out here in oregon it went from 1500/128 to 1800/256

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Thu May 01, 2003 8:22 am

Originally posted by Mopwr2u1
out here in oregon it went from 1500/128 to 1800/256

Seattle Washington and surrounding areas had the same increase.

carage · Post by **carage** » Mon May 05, 2003 4:32 am

Just 1800/256?
When are we going to get those 3xxx numbers from East Coast ISPs?

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Mon May 05, 2003 1:21 pm

Originally posted by carage
Just 1800/256?
When are we going to get those 3xxx numbers from East Coast ISPs?

Did the rates stay the same for you? Just curious.....

carage · Post by **carage** » Mon May 05, 2003 4:51 pm

Originally posted by Illini25
Did the rates stay the same for you? Just curious.....

Actually, I frankly don't know
Neither ATTBI or Comcast told me about my rates and I never thought about picking up the phone to bother the staff either...

Mopwr2u1 · Post by **Mopwr2u1** » Fri May 09, 2003 3:11 am

ya the rates are the same here for internet the cable tv went up 5 bucks for what i have though

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sat May 10, 2003 5:38 am

Originally posted by carage
Just 1800/256?
When are we going to get those 3xxx numbers from East Coast ISPs?

east coast ISPs? only one is giving out 3xxx dl speed and at a higher prce. the good deal is still OOL only.

wee96 · Post by **wee96** » Sat May 10, 2003 10:52 am

Now, get the pro package, 3500/384.

Originally posted by carage
Just 1800/256?
When are we going to get those 3xxx numbers from East Coast ISPs?

Mopwr2u1 · Post by **Mopwr2u1** » Sat May 10, 2003 12:20 pm

for twice as much $$ its like $90 a month should be 3600/512 even then thats a bit o cash

AntDogg · Post by **AntDogg** » Sat May 10, 2003 10:14 pm

I get 3000/384 here in the Bay Area...But at a higher price

earthmofo · Post by **earthmofo** » Sun May 11, 2003 6:45 pm

Comcast/ATTBI really shafted their customers when they switched everyone to their own networks when the @Home service went belly up. @Home had speeds of 3000/256 but when they switched speeds were cut in half and prices were increased. Then Comcast rolled out their 3500/384 package for $90. A little better speed but at twice the price of the old @home network.

I was lucky that I had Cox as my provider because when they switched from the @Home service they kept the speeds and the price the same. Even though they have increased their price it's still a good bargin for 3000/256 speeds at $40 a month if you have one of their other digital services. $50 if you just have the internet service.

crazyjw1971 · Post by **crazyjw1971** » Sun May 11, 2003 11:44 pm

I had Comcast Pro but since I dont DL as much anymore, I dumped it. Back to residential service for me!