How is CenturyLink in Prescott Valley, AZ?
We're moving to Prescott Valley, AZ next month and I'm trying to decide between CableOne's 50Mbps ($35/3mo, then $55/mo) and CenturyLink's 20 "pair bonded" ($35/mo). Even though CableOne is faster,...
View ArticleI got a speed upgrade?
Just signed a new contract for 40/5, but my router says I am getting 50/5. I did some speed tests and can confirm that I am getting 50mbps minus overhead. The test I took was wired connection to one...
View ArticleIf it isn't oversold, then why are there problems?
Going on 2 years, my area is bandwidth exhausted. I first noticed this a few months back, when i started having weird lag in my video games. My "base" ping to my dslam (second hop) is ~45ms. During...
View Article[CenturyTel] No dial tone- DSL filter
New cordless phone stopped working after 2 months of normal use. Now no dial tone and no incoming calls, but internet continues to function as usual. (Tested phone and it works fine on another line.)...
View ArticleHow to "Customize" CenturyLink install method?
Cox raised my rates, so I am looking at this again. I would post again on my former topic ( https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r30109114-CenturyLink-installation-method ), but apparently that topic is...
View ArticleCenturyLink Gigabit in Flagstaff
Hi All, I'm in a newer area in Flagstaff with FTTP and the 100/50 package right now, and CL is the ONLY internet option (outside of satellite) in my neighborhood. When the installer came about two...
View ArticleNot Able To Get 4k Stream On Netflix
I just picked up a new Sony Bravia XBR-55X800B and got confirmation from Sony that the built-in Netflix app is 4k capable, I went ahead and upgraded my account to get the UltraHD programming they...
View ArticleStart the move Sunday..
Will be going with CL again over Shentel ( high prices and strict cap ) and will be going with the 25/2 plan which is the highest they offer. After the product I have had the last few years I am going...
View Article[Prism TV] Adding unmanaged switch in front of DVR
My router (C2000T) is sitting in my office. DVR is hard-wired via outside wiring into my living room where my media cabinet is. Has anyone installed a switch in front of the DVR so that I can connect...
View Article[Prism TV] standard def channels
The hd channels look great but why do standard def channels whole picture shake on some channels? And a line on top of standard def channels can it be fixed directv wasn't that crummy.
View ArticleBonded Service (Was Qwest Area)
I was told that I can get bonded service for an extra $5 a month and might end up doing that, but I want to know what to expect when the tech comes such as how everything is setup.
View ArticleInternet goes down for a few seconds every hour, at least
So this became a problem about two weeks ago. Nothing changed. I didn't buy a new router, new modem, anything. Basically, my internet will die randomly throughout the day for a matter of seconds,...
View ArticleVoIP and century link
Has anyone had coup service with century link Hello I am looking into a replacements for my central honk phone service I moved city's and I lost my old number it had for 20+ years I am looking for a...
View ArticleWhen will CenturyLink get better speeds in my area?
I'm in 85351, Sun City, AZ I would like to ditch Cable but 20mbps peak is too slow, but I keep seeing advertisements for 40mbps and gigabit.
View Article[Qwest] Remotes and power failure
I'm on Bainbridge Island, WA. The house has a 15KW backup generator. But Comcast has only 5-10 minutes of backup batteries on their outside plant, so we are looking at adding Centel 5 MB ADSL2. But I...
View ArticleNeed help-modem/router selection
Hi, new to the forums and not too tech savvy. But my centurylink modem/router (actiontec q1000) is dropping connections a lot, lots of buffering both ethernet and wifi (games, videos, etc on ipads,...
View Articlewifi inconsistent c1000z
Hey guys, Just moved recently to pjoenix and decided to get century link as my internet provider. Activated everything yesterday and noticed that the speed is 0.5 lower than I ordered (2mbps) if I use...
View ArticleQuestion about bandwidth exhaust.
So I've been on an exhausted connection for about 6 months now, getting 300kb of the 1.5Mb down I pay for a vast majority of the day. Recently we had a storm that took 3/4 of the cities power out,...
View Article3 DSL lines in remote areas
For those in somewhat remote areas with limited DSL speeds, there are options if your willing to pay. I now have 3 DSL lines connected to a multi-WAN router. I'm getting 20.31 MB down and 1.9 MB up. In...
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