Houstor RR Problems?
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Houstor RR Problems?
Anyone here having Houston Roadrunner slowdowns? I find that prime time really sucks (cannot find page, very slow video downloads) but off prime really rocks. (or is it just me) Any comments?
Of course that's Houston in the title, not Houstor. DOH!
[Modified by CP, 2:03 PM 5/11/2003]
Of course that's Houston in the title, not Houstor. DOH!
[Modified by CP, 2:03 PM 5/11/2003]
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Re: Houstor RR Problems? (CP)
Paul, I had a major slowdown a few weeks ago. About 45 minutes on the phone with them had it working better, but still a little slow. Then they were supposed to come out and check the lines to my house. Two screwed up appointments later, I'm not sure if they did anything, but my service is a lot better than a few weeks ago. I still get some slowdowns, but not real bad.
Keep us posed as to what you find out.
Jim
Keep us posed as to what you find out.
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Re: Houstor RR Problems? (CP)
I have had all kinds of problems. I switch to cable from DSL a while back because it was supposed to be more reliable. Hah!
The first month was good but since then nothing but problems. They have already been out 2 times to adjust the signal and are scheduled for Tuesday. Mine is completely hit or miss at this point. Last time I tried to post it died in mid sentence and was down for 2 days!
They are scheduled to be here on Tuesday to try again. If there was an even an equivalent option I would try something else.
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The first month was good but since then nothing but problems. They have already been out 2 times to adjust the signal and are scheduled for Tuesday. Mine is completely hit or miss at this point. Last time I tried to post it died in mid sentence and was down for 2 days!
They are scheduled to be here on Tuesday to try again. If there was an even an equivalent option I would try something else.
:mad
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Re: Houstor RR Problems? (CP)
Yeah, my RR was out yesterday, but it's back now (obviously). Day-to-day service for me is pretty good. I only lose service once in a blue moon. I've had friends in the area, including my next-door-neighbor, with constant DSL problems. :crazy:
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Re: Houstor RR Problems? (CP)
Anyone here having Houston Roadrunner slowdowns? I find that prime time really sucks (cannot find page, very slow video downloads) but off prime really rocks. (or is it just me) Any comments?
Of course that's Houston in the title, not Houstor. DOH!
[Modified by CP, 2:03 PM 5/11/2003]
Of course that's Houston in the title, not Houstor. DOH!
[Modified by CP, 2:03 PM 5/11/2003]
Paul, that's typical for cable to be slow during peak because the more people on your hub that are using it the slower it is....mine at it's slowest I've ever seen is still faster than the DSL I had and the cable is $10 less per month.....
go here +> http://dfw.speakeasy.net/ to test your speed, I did mine just now, results are below
2003-05-11 20:33:36 EST: 2086 / 359
Your download speed : 2086810 bps, or 2086 kbps.
A 254.7 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 359034 bps, or 359 kbps.
Seems like broadband .. above the 1mbit barrier!
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Re: Houstor RR Problems? (Z06 Quin)
yeah. Here's my speed right now:
2003-05-12 00:55:09 EST: 2015 / 358
Your download speed : 2015796 bps, or 2015 kbps.
A 246 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 358959 bps, or 358 kbps.
Seems like broadband .. above the 1mbit barrier!
But sometimes, even a ping to http://www.houston.rr.com times out.
2003-05-12 00:55:09 EST: 2015 / 358
Your download speed : 2015796 bps, or 2015 kbps.
A 246 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 358959 bps, or 358 kbps.
Seems like broadband .. above the 1mbit barrier!
But sometimes, even a ping to http://www.houston.rr.com times out.
