Xfinity Internet Has New Broadband Packages

[crays]

No.

The SB6141 supports up to 343 Mbps. I wouldn't replace it until you need more performance than it can provide, or it dies.

Thanks for the quick responses. I haven't been schooled up on all the "channel bonding" and such, so I didn't know if that played into it.

[Circuits]

Thanks for the quick responses. I haven't been schooled up on all the "channel bonding" and such, so I didn't know if that played into it.

Depending on density in your service area, a 6141 might only actually deliver half its max, so you're capable of 300+ Mbps, and likely able to sustain about 65% of that rate. So, good to 200Mbps tier without upgrade.

[brutal]

I had to spend a few frustrating minutes on the phone with retention today, and while my bill hasn't gone down, it only went up $10 to get to an unlimited data cap plan which is really what I was after.

Oddly, they offered less per month fee for the unlimited data cap plan if renting their modem than keeping my own. I simply could not get them to budge on the $50/month fee without using their modem. I'm also going to be monitoring my speed more often to ensure they're not playing tricks due to the unlimited data.

[Jer]

I had to spend a few frustrating minutes on the phone with retention today, and while my bill hasn't gone down, it only went up $10 to get to an unlimited data cap plan which is really what I was after.

Oddly, they offered less per month fee for the unlimited data cap plan if renting their modem than keeping my own. I simply could not get them to budge on the $50/month fee without using their modem. I'm also going to be monitoring my speed more often to ensure they're not playing tricks due to the unlimited data.

The push to using their hardware is that then they can provision it to have one of their Xfinity hotspots for other customers to use that are close enough to get your Wi-Fi broadcast.

[brutal]

The push to using their hardware is that then they can provision it to have one of their Xfinity hotspots for other customers to use that are close enough to get your Wi-Fi broadcast.

I specifically asked if I could disable the WiFi. I have my own AP's. She said yes.

So was I lied to?

I may just see what happens if I leave my modem in place. Otherwise, I'll be having another chat with someone higher up the food chain.

That said, we're in a neighborhood that isn't likely to see any hotspot traffic unless it's a drive by.

[def90]

I specifically asked if I could disable the WiFi. I have my own AP's. She said yes.

So was I lied to?

I may just see what happens if I leave my modem in place. Otherwise, I'll be having another chat with someone higher up the food chain.

That said, we're in a neighborhood that isn't likely to see any hotspot traffic unless it's a drive by.

You can disable your personal wifi within the comcast router settings, you have to log in to your account online to disable/opt out of the comcast hotspot wifi.

[Naiza3k]

This was exactly what I just did 2 days ago too. Was paying 155$/month before for crap channels and internet with boost. Called in and switched to the gigabyte plan with no cap and no tv subscription for 125$/month before tax. Hopefully now I don?t have tv, the fees and taxes will be a lot lower.

Now gotta try and figure out what online streaming service to sign up to for tv.

[Naiza3k]

I can only get about 500ish down speed using their modem/router. If I connect my router then spied is significantly lower. Not sure why.

[Gman]

I can only get about 500ish down speed using their modem/router. If I connect my router then spied is significantly lower. Not sure why.

Your router may be limited in the number of bonded channels for the connection. What make/model is it?

[Naiza3k]

Your router may be limited in the number of bonded channels for the connection. What make/model is it?

The 500ish mbps download speed is using their required modem/router. My router speed is embarrassing, it's around 70mbps. Router is Asus RT-AC5300.