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jeff5891 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Aug 2011
1563 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 12:40 pm to Ellunchboxo)
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I'm in Pville
When i entered in 70769 for zip code, cox showed they were selling the new speeds so you should be able to get 50Mbps in ideal conditions. if you have the DOCSIS 3
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belowmebama
New Orleans Saints Fan
River Ridge
Member since Jul 2008
4406 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 12:40 pm to jeff5891)
How can I tell that?
iPhone 5
What's the most accurate way to get my true test?
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Hammertime 
LSU Fan
Hiding in your back seat
Member since Jan 2012
8875 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 12:42 pm to jeff5891)
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when i lived around there i always had slows speeds bc of high traffic. it sucked. do you have the new modem?
Yup. Like I said, I could get 35+Mb/s before their "upgrade". It was around the 25 range during the day. I am still getting the same exact speeds.
Modem would seem like the obvious choke point, but it is a 3.0 that does phone/internet
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Ellunchboxo
New Orleans Saints Fan
Pville
Member since Feb 2009
7774 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 12:43 pm to jeff5891)
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When i entered in 70769 for zip code, cox showed they were selling the new speeds so you should be able to get 50Mbps in ideal conditions. if you have the DOCSIS 3
I'll give them a call, thanks.
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jeff5891
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Aug 2011
1563 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 12:47 pm to belowmebama)
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How can I tell that?
iPhone 5
supports 802.11 a, b, g, n (2.4, 5 GHz) so you should be able to get that.
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What's the most accurate way to get my true test?
Speedtest.net is the only thing i use
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Modem would seem like the obvious choke point, but it is a 3.0 that does phone/internet
you can also try a direct conncet to the modem and see if that increases the speed.
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Hammertime
LSU Fan
Hiding in your back seat
Member since Jan 2012
8875 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 1:14 pm to jeff5891)
Just got this now:
Still same shite as I was getting a month ago. Nothing new here 
Pisses me off because I dl/ul/transfer a lot of huge files and programs and could use the extra speed. 1080p movies get hung up on my PS3 sometimes as well
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busbeepbeep
New Orleans Saints Fan
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Member since Jan 2004
8624 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 1:17 pm to belowmebama)
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What's the most accurate way to get my true test?
speedtest.net or similar from a computer with a wired connection to modem or router
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Korkstand
LSU Fan
Plaquemine, LA
Member since Nov 2003
5791 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 1:18 pm to SlowFlowPro)
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i can't see why normal people need more than 10
i can download shit, stream shit, and play ps3 online/netflix without any issues
If you only have 10Mb, a netflix stream will use about 1/3rd of that. If someone else is downloading something, you will not be a happy camper trying to play ps3 online.
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Korkstand
LSU Fan
Plaquemine, LA
Member since Nov 2003
5791 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 1:19 pm to Tiger in NY)
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Absolutely. It is such a marketing game to offer residential plans at 50 meg.
WTF? Are people really complaining about increased speeds being a marketing game? Would you prefer they continue throttling your service when the bandwidth is clearly available?
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Will Cover 
Nebraska Fan
Colorado
Member since Mar 2007
22452 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 1:58 pm to Ellunchboxo)
Eatel customer here.
Curious to see how Eatel will respond.
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Hammertime
LSU Fan
Hiding in your back seat
Member since Jan 2012
8875 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 2:23 pm to Will Cover)
Alright, trying to figure out if I have a bottleneck somewhere.
I have one of those DOCSIS 3 Arris modems that cox installs
D-Link DIR-655
One new(<6 months old) splitter that cox installed
No idea what the hell else could be causing me to get 50-65% of what I should be getting. Does anyone else have the Arris/D-Link combo?
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Ellunchboxo
New Orleans Saints Fan
Pville
Member since Feb 2009
7774 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 2:35 pm to Hammertime)
Are you in a big neighborhood?
The further away from the main line, the worst the signal is.
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jeff5891
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Aug 2011
1563 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 2:36 pm to Hammertime)
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Pisses me off because I dl/ul/transfer a lot of huge files and programs and could use the extra speed. 1080p movies get hung up on my PS3 sometimes as well
That shouldnt even come close to happening with 33Mbps. For Vudu HDX you need around 6Mbps.
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No idea what the hell else could be causing me to get 50-65% of what I should be getting
I dont know. could be a lot of traffic in your area.
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WTF? Are people really complaining about increased speeds being a marketing game? Would you prefer they continue throttling your service when the bandwidth is clearly available?
Im suprised by some of the responses as well
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jeff5891
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Aug 2011
1563 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 2:38 pm to Will Cover)
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Eatel customer here.
Is Eatel running Fiber now?
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Will Cover
Nebraska Fan
Colorado
Member since Mar 2007
22452 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 3:08 pm to jeff5891)
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Is Eatel running Fiber now?
Yes. Have been for the last 4 years AFAIK in my neighborhood (newer development near Bluff Road).
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Miami (FL) Fan
Hurricane alley
Member since Sep 2008
1292 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 3:27 pm to Will Cover)
I'm get around 32 and 12....on other sites my dl speed is slower...I called cox yesterday and the had to update over phone....my dl speed didn't change so they sending a service tech to get my dl speed where it needs to be...
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Hammertime
LSU Fan
Hiding in your back seat
Member since Jan 2012
8875 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 4:48 pm to Ellunchboxo)
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Are you in a big neighborhood?
Southdowns. 90% of the people in this neighborhood are gone during the daytime. Only people here are college and old people. It isn't like I am living on Brightside or something. There are businesses on Perkins, but I am by Hyacinth so I am guessing they would have a different node for my neighborhood
It is at 29/12 right now, and I figure most people are home already. People in Baton Rouge get off of work at 3 on Fridays for some reason. It still should be faster than 30 though. quote:
That shouldnt even come close to happening with 33Mbps. For Vudu HDX you need around 6Mbps.
Dunno why is has a hard time when I watch 1080 movies then. I don't have the same problem watching 720.
I have downloaded a bunch of stuff bigger than 5 gigs, and some up to 100, so slow internet is not what I am looking for
Eta: On other sites, I am consistently getting around 20/9
This post was edited on 2/1 at 4:53 pm
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jaTigerfan 
Oklahoma State Fan
P'ville
Member since Oct 2011
451 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 7:05 pm to Hammertime)
I just tested and there isn't really a change in speed with my laptop or desktop, but with my phone i'm getting 30 mbps down/47 mbps up
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YogaPants
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
1549 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 7:15 pm to alexman)
Sure enough increased my bill, too
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RogerTheShrubber
LSU Fan
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
71862 posts
| re: So Cox has increased maximum speeds for all internet choices (Link) (Posted on 2/1/13 at 7:18 pm to SlowFlowPro)
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i can't see why normal people need more than 10
I've got around 15 at home and can't imagine needing anything faster. It would be overkill IMO.
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