[CenturyTel] Slow connection to outgoing mail server
I've been trying to send outgoing mail to port 587 at mail.hover.com for the past several weeks. The connection takes about 30 seconds before the mail is sent. I've been in touch with hover (Tucows)...
View ArticleWant to Buy my Own Gear for CL service
Long time lurker, first time poster... I have been Comcast user for 9 years up until May 2014, when I made the switch to CenturyLink. It was cheaper and I was getting better speeds, close to 40mps. I...
View ArticleMinneapolis Centurylink Speed map (Including Fiber rollout)
I got sick of wondering where this supposed fiber actually is in minneapolis. So i made this map: http://www.easymapmaker.com/map/6347814ae5d946a2fcc4cd60647ca456 Currently fiber is confined to about 4...
View ArticleLoss of connection around the same time for a few days.
I just have a few basic questions to make my life a little easier. Modem: PK5001Z from CenturyLink I am aware that when my Internet light is flashing green to red that my modem is searching for a WAN...
View ArticleC1000A New Firmware
I see that there is new firmware available for the C1000A. I am using a C1000Z now but have a C1000A on standby. Does the new firmware list attenuation and loop length available? Old firmware listed...
View Articleno more new/returning customers orders
Here in Ponder Texas CenturyLink has stopped offering DSL for new and returning customers. I have heard that they have under built there system and have stopped taking new/returning customers orders. I...
View ArticleReplacing CenturyLink router function with external router
I want to disable the WiFi and router function of my CenturyLink modem/router with an external router. I am currently using a C1000A modem, but I want to test this on my old GT701-WG modem. Has anyone...
View ArticleAccessing DSL modem admin function when in bridged mode
I've seen dozens of (conflicting) posts on the web - some on DSLReports - attempting to address problem of accessing an ADSL modem's admin function when the modem is in "bridged mode" with the PPPoE or...
View ArticleCentury Link Awful Upload Speed
Is there a tier of access that allows a faster upload speed? I will not argue that Century Link has done well for me for downloads. But as I begin to upload videos to youtube and skype, the upload...
View Article2015 Price Increase
http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/centurylink-raise-standalone-dual-play-broadband-bundle-prices/2014-12-16 $2 increase for standalone service and a $1 increase when bundled with phone.
View Article[Embarq] High Evening Latency
The past two nights, I've experienced high evening latency as evidenced by the following smokeping: http://www.dslreports.com/smokeping?target=0712ab6ecdf79bcf70eb25b01ca3f25d.Michigan The latency hits...
View ArticleGigabit internet in Bellevue WA
According to Dec 12th's Bellevue Reporter, Centurylink is going to trial gigabit internet in West Lake Hills in Bellevue WA in 2015. According to the article...
View ArticleCan't quite get gigabit speeds on CenturyLink
Hello, I've been using the gigabit fiber service from CenturyLink for a few weeks now. I've been very happy with the service. However, the best speeds I am able to obtain are around 830 Mbps. I've...
View Article[Qwest] Service Troubleshooter - CL site
https://selfservice.centurylink.com/ticketing/residential/displayResidentialTicketingLanding.do Shows this image.
View Article[CenturyTel] A Good Router
I want a good Ac Router that has no drop outs and Is always solid help me?
View Article[Embarq] Modem: Actiontec C2000A vs Cisco DDR2200
Hey, guys... CenturyLink advised me earlier today that I can now get a bonded 20Mb/s ADSL2 connection for less than I've been paying for 10Mb/s. I told them I'm interested, but when it came to modem...
View ArticleDSL disconnects if I have Voicemails
I have POTS telephone service with CenturyLink, formerly Qwest. On the same line I have DSL through an Actiontec Q1000 modem/router with proper splitters. About once a week or so, usually first thing...
View ArticleManual for C1000A modem
Multiple times I've downloaded what purported to be a manual for the C1000A modem only to find I'd downloaded a manual for the V1000H manual. Does a manual for the C1000A exist? I even tried Q1000A...
View ArticleCenturylink secretly throttling customers.
Living in a rural area I only have a single "broadband" provider, Centurylink. So I have been with them for a few years, with their 1.5Mbps plan, which is the max I can get. I had reliably been getting...
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