century link services suck
I am paying for 10 for my internet speeds and I only get .42 on speedtest.net. When i call century link, which i have been calling them for over 2 years now, they tell me that i have to go to...
View Article[CenturyTel] ZyXel 5001Z WPS button
Hello, I have a ZyXel 5001Z modem. I do not have a separate router connected. The WPS button on the modem occasionally flashes red. I would assume this means someone is trying to access my network. Is...
View ArticleSynch'ed faster than service!
I've had CenturyLink 12Mbps service (12122/896) for about 18 months, This morning I did a speed test and my line is faster! Looked in my modem and it's now synch'ed at 15869/889. Guess I'll enjoy it as...
View ArticleNo DSL service in my area yet
My girlfriend bought her house 2 years ago in a somewhat rural area of NC (White Horse Dr. Shawboro, NC 27981). Before she bought the house, she checked with the state's broadband map...
View Articlecenturylink Avilla,IN bad again. Fixed 1st time by FCC
During peak hours 5pm-12:30am. I'm pinging yahoo at an average of 500ms. Google @ 150ms. Bandwidth ranges from .7 to 10 down and .3 to .76 up. I usually will ping 30-40 to chicago,google, yahoo with 10...
View Article[CenturyTel] I'm eligible for 12 downstream/5 upstream. But the
Hey All, I'm eligible for 12 downstream/5 upstream. But the Actiontec pk5000 manual says it's only good for 1mps up. But another website seems to say something different. Does anyone know if I'll need...
View ArticleDoes the Actiontec C1000A Modem have a guest acces
Just a question only. I didn't see anything in the Century Link manual. I couldn't find a "real" manual on line, but didn't go to Actiontech yet. Thanks
View ArticleFTTH router question
Hey everyone - I'm in Broomfield CO and have centurylink fiber to the home 40Mbps/20Mbps service and love it. It was installed with a zyxel FR1000z router rented from CL -- I'm pretty sure that it's...
View ArticleFYI: Location-based advertising
I did a search and didn't see that this had been posted here yet. If it has, my apologies for the repetition. said by centurylink :Effective September 1, 2013, Centurylink is launching a new...
View Articleslow Centurylink DSL speeds Central Ohio - 9/21/13
Just checking in to see if anyone else in the Central Ohio area has slow speed issues today (9/21/13). Download speeds are usually in the 5-6 Mbps range and today it's been running at about .6 Mbps....
View Articleonly get advertised speed after modem reboot
So this is really starting to get under my skin! I've been through all the customer support pages and on the phone and live chat & I'm not a dummy lol! Yes I've got the cables plugged in correctly...
View ArticleTesting a CenturyLink/Qwest modem
I have DSL on order and am looking at a Q1000/z used modem from craigslist. The seller does not have DSL to test the modem but I do have an active service at work. How much of a hassle is it to swap...
View Article[Embarq] Slow Internet speeds
I live in Montpelier Virginia which is in west Hanover County. Centurylink which was once Embarq is the only hardwired high speed service provider in the area and lately service is hit or miss. I use...
View ArticleIs CenturyLink engaging in unfair practices?
The policy at CenturyLink is if you sign on for a 7MB connection, and you are only receiving 3MB, because a 3, 5, and 7MB connection all cost the same, your account does not deserve to be credited. The...
View Article[CenturyTel] Does centurylink have a 30 day satisfaction guarant
Its been just over a week and the bandwidth exhaustion in northern Indiana has me fit to be tied! I love the service between the hours of 7am to 7pm....then after that. I go from 10/768 to 1/256 with...
View Article[Qwest] An article on the CenturyLink Qwest merger
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/50992070-79/merger-qwest-utah-centurylink.html.csp I just found this and wonder if this part has seen action: The Utah Public Service Commission has issued an order...
View Article[Qwest] Help tracert form Qwest to IP 125.212.211.30
Hi Qwest, To optimize routing. Please help me tracert from Qwest to IP 125.212.211.30 asap. Thanks and brgs,
View ArticleCL C1000a keeps locking up
Was iptables DROP - turns out it wasn't. CL supplied C1000a at random locks up, power, dsl, internet light on, solid. Can't web, can't telnet, can't ping - I can pull the power plug and restart and...
View ArticleConstant modem restarts, esp with games/skype!
I have been dealing with this issue for months now and have already learned a lot about how modems and networks function just due to the fact that I can't seem to get anyone over here from CenturyLink...
View Article[CenturyTel] cant set up port forwarding: ActionTec Q1000
Hi, I've joined to see if anyone has any insights into configuring Port Forwarding on the Actiontec q1000. The motions themselves are simple; there are many resources out there explaining and showing...
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