Increased Latency to Upstream Gateway (Fiber)
Hey all, Sometime on October 4th ~3:00AM CDT, my ping times to my CL upstream gateway went from .5ms- 1 .5ms to ~8ms. I track ping times to a buddy's place (important for gaming, mostly), and you can...
View ArticleExact steps to use NetGear Orbi as Router with CenturyLink Fiber?
I've seen minor references to folks removing the CenturyLink provided C2100T Router and using their Netgear Orbi router instead, but I've not seen anyone detail the exact steps to do so. Any of the...
View ArticleMount Vernon MO-area construction?
Hello all, was wondering if there was anyone on this forum that was familiar with any of the new construction I have been seeing in the Mount Vernon, MO area? Specifically I have been seeing cabled...
View ArticleCenturyLink Blocking Torrents
CenturyLink started blocking my ability to torrent probably over a year ago. At the time I was using NordVPN. I made the mistake of downloading past the limit but I figured I would just get charged for...
View Article[CenturyTel] DSLAM port speed limitations
Hi. New to forum. I'm in a very, very rural area where my maximum DSL speed has always been 1.5mb/256k. This, on a very good day. Recently I noticed cables being laid along the road leading to my...
View Article[Qwest] CL Aerial Fiber? 1000 feet from Aerial Drop. Possibilities?
Looking for a CL Tech / Engineer's help here. My address, states "Advanced Fiber Technology" and yet I have Bonded VDLS2 10/1M. No news here on update/upgrades. So I'm trying to take thing as far as I...
View ArticleHelp needed choosing wired dsl modem.
I would like to purchase an inexpensive wired modem for my new CenturyLink 20mbps DSL service in Las Vegas. I do not want a modem with WIFI. It seems most of the modems in this category have been added...
View Article[Qwest] AZ initial DSL install done, when can I order better service?
My primary question: how long after my install should I wait until I can ask for a higher data rate for my service? background (and red herrings): So when I was buying this house CL told me they could...
View ArticleAbout getting higher speeds in my area.
Hey guys, first time here so be gentle, id like to give some back story on my situation as it may help me figure out what i should do. So firstly i live in the country and have one of them farm to...
View ArticleReturning leased modem (purchased my own) How to?
So I finally got tired of paying these crooks a $9.99 lease fee for their old ass modem and bought my own. Works great. Now how do I go about returning their leased modem and stopping those additional...
View Article[CenturyTel] Junction Box destroyed
On Friday night, someone lost control of their car in a suspected street race and took out one of the junction box on the edge of the road. Obviously this means no phone or internet service. It was...
View ArticleOrdered new CL Gigabit Service today...
Today I scheduled an end to my Comcast service and ordered CenturyLink $80 Gigabit service. Comcast raised my rate to $70 for 250 Mb service, and even a lower speed would have increased my monthly...
View Articlequestions to ask CL for rural home office?
I've been reading this forum's posts about CenturyLink because, like other rural Americans, they're 1 of only 4 Internet options we have after moving out to the country. The other options are...
View ArticleHow do i find where my DSLAM is located
I have a friend that is wondering how to find which DSLAM he is connected to. There are 3 DSLAM's Within 2 miles of him. He called CL several times and got nowhere.
View ArticleC1000A, C1900A, C1000Z PSA
Recently, these three modems have had firmware upgrades pushed to them. Most of them have been fine, but there have been a number of them that are getting stuck in a firmware upgrade loop. This will...
View Article[CenturyTel] Actiontec C1900a
Whats the good word for this modem? I have bonded pair at 80meg down and 10 up. Is it reliable or a piece of crap. I'm in SW Wisconsin and have had very good service from CenturyTel, just upgraded from...
View Article[Embarq] Line qualification check
Hi guys how’s it going? I’ve noticed he’s reading back in from previous post some posters were able to get along quality performed on their line when they were having trouble rather just general...
View ArticleBest Router CenturyLink has to offer? (current)
What is the best router Centurylink offers for its FTTH residential customers to buy?
View ArticleBonded speed tier eligibility in Las Vegas 89131
I'm currently getting 80/10 but under the impression I may qualify for faster speeds. How can I verify? I've attached some info from the modem below. DSL 1 Status DSL 1 Status DSL 1 Status reflects the...
View ArticleHigh Ping
1st hop goes from a steady 22MS to over 100 in the evening. Not good for gaming. Anyone from CL Tech still post here? Seems to start up around 7PM AZ
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