Internet provider

oxbeast1210 · 10-23-2011, 10:17 PM

What providers do y'all recommend? I have tons of devices connected all the time. The internet is slow and usually doesn't load pages properly . when I turn everything off except for one computer its still has this issue I have the second from the fastest that mediacom offers. Do y'all think this is a router / modem issue or the provider.
thanks
I live in milton

capt'n slim · 10-24-2011, 08:41 AM

more likely a router. do a speedtest.net check direct from the modem to the computer. then hook the router up and check the speed, compare the results, also do a ping test for packet loss. every device that is on that router will share the connection equally unless u use a QOS.

oxbeast1210 · 10-24-2011, 09:31 AM

The modem is a router /modem combo that they lease out but Im thinking its probably a cheap slower one ...

archer-1 · 10-24-2011, 12:04 PM

Judging by my service I'd say its the crappy ISP. Its bad when you know the Mediacom tech's on a first name basis and even have a cell number for one...4 trips a year minimum and not once been a problem in the house!!!!

oxbeast1210 · 10-24-2011, 12:20 PM

Lol. Does anyone know what other choices I have for provider? I think atnt uverse is availible but have not heard much about it

capt'n slim · 10-24-2011, 12:25 PM

Get away from the combo unit, they tend to be junk imo. a good motorola docsis 2.0 or 3.0 if they have upgraded to the 3.0 system (doubt it) should be good. Can you ping a website without any packet loss? Oh and yes the milton mediocrecom system is junk. Eddie Arnold ran that system into ground years ago its pretty much beyond repair, all other cable companies have refused to purchase that system because it would have to be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up.

aroundthehorn · 10-24-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oxbeast1210

Lol. Does anyone know what other choices I have for provider? I think atnt uverse is availible but have not heard much about it

UVerse internet is very good. Don't forget that you can play these clowns off of each other for better rates.

My only complaints with Uverse are that I lost outage for a day, have had some serious billing/technical issues, and one of their reps hung up on me during a call. Having said that, all customer service sucks now, whether it be Mediacom, DirecTV, ATT, whatever.

I had ATT DSL for a while, which worked well until they added UVerse which (conveniently for ATT) caused my connection speeds to bottom out.

oxbeast1210 · 10-24-2011, 03:34 PM

thanks for the info everyone i'm going to try a regular modem fist and see if that helps

aroundthehorn · 10-24-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oxbeast1210

thanks for the info everyone i'm going to try a regular modem fist and see if that helps

The modem can make a real difference. Good luck.

oxbeast1210 · 10-24-2011, 03:45 PM

does anyone know how I can find out if they have upgraded to the 3.0 system I called and the rep didnt know.......

I if get the 3.0 will it still work and just not achieve its full capabilities or will it not work at all?
thanks!

10-23-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
oxbeast1210 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 5,509	Internet provider What providers do y'all recommend? I have tons of devices connected all the time. The internet is slow and usually doesn't load pages properly . when I turn everything off except for one computer its still has this issue I have the second from the fastest that mediacom offers. Do y'all think this is a router / modem issue or the provider. thanks I live in milton

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10-24-2011, 08:41 AM	#2
capt'n slim Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pace Posts: 569	more likely a router. do a speedtest.net check direct from the modem to the computer. then hook the router up and check the speed, compare the results, also do a ping test for packet loss. every device that is on that router will share the connection equally unless u use a QOS.

10-24-2011, 09:31 AM	#3
oxbeast1210 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 5,509	The modem is a router /modem combo that they lease out but Im thinking its probably a cheap slower one ...

10-24-2011, 12:04 PM	#4
archer-1 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baker, Fl Posts: 750	Judging by my service I'd say its the crappy ISP. Its bad when you know the Mediacom tech's on a first name basis and even have a cell number for one...4 trips a year minimum and not once been a problem in the house!!!!

10-24-2011, 12:20 PM	#5
oxbeast1210 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 5,509	Lol. Does anyone know what other choices I have for provider? I think atnt uverse is availible but have not heard much about it

10-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#6
capt'n slim Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pace Posts: 569	Get away from the combo unit, they tend to be junk imo. a good motorola docsis 2.0 or 3.0 if they have upgraded to the 3.0 system (doubt it) should be good. Can you ping a website without any packet loss? Oh and yes the milton mediocrecom system is junk. Eddie Arnold ran that system into ground years ago its pretty much beyond repair, all other cable companies have refused to purchase that system because it would have to be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up.

10-24-2011, 03:34 PM	#8
oxbeast1210 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 5,509	thanks for the info everyone i'm going to try a regular modem fist and see if that helps

10-24-2011, 03:45 PM	#10
oxbeast1210 Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 5,509	does anyone know how I can find out if they have upgraded to the 3.0 system I called and the rep didnt know....... I if get the 3.0 will it still work and just not achieve its full capabilities or will it not work at all? thanks!

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