COX Users, incase you didn't know Expect a nice speed increase

[Adul]

http://arstechnica.com/news/posts/20040809-4082.html

In some areas Cox has already been piloting higher speed services, usually sold as a "Premier package," but tomorrow the company will officially roll out new offerings and revised pricing across the board.

* $24.95/mo for the 256Kps down and 256Kbps up Value Package.
* $39.95/mo for the 4Mbps down and 512Kbps up Preferred Package.
* $54.95/mo for the 5Mbps down and 768Kbps up Premier Package.
The Preferred and Premium Packages all add an additional $10 for service if cable television is not included.



yeah I am enjoying the speed right now

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

They sent us something in the mail about their new service with much bigger bandwidth. But I'm leaving for college Thursday and my dad/sister could care less.

EDIT: That was about a month or two ago.

What I want is stability first. Oh well, I'm through with Cox come Thursday.

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
They sent us something in the mail about their new service with much bigger bandwidth. But I'm leaving for college Thursday and my dad/sister could care less.

EDIT: That was about a month or two ago.

What I want is stability first. Oh well, I'm through with Cox come Thursday.

i like the better upload for sure. means more torrrents

 

[esun]

Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
They sent us something in the mail about their new service with much bigger bandwidth. But I'm leaving for college Thursday and my dad/sister could care less.

EDIT: That was about a month or two ago.

What I want is stability first. Oh well, I'm through with Cox come Thursday.

Agreed with that stability comment. In the past two days I've had probably 12 hours of downtime (and in the middle of the day, too!).

Hmmm, I just tested my connection at BBReports and it's actually faster than normal (a lot): 3351/509 on a rated 3000/256 line, and I've NEVER gotten over 3000 down or over 300 up (usually around mid-2900s/250).

Oh, duh, just looked at the first post. Looks like am now getting the 4Mbps/512Kbps package (though the d/l is a bit low).

 

[Adul]

ouch, actually cox has been good for me lately no downtime. but that comes and goes

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: Adul
ouch, actually cox has been good for me lately no downtime. but that comes and goes

What's good for one, isn't always good for another. I had 2 outages with my Cox Internet service this weekend - right in the middle of the day on Saturday and Sunday. However, up until that point, they have been doing great in my book.

The added speed is good news. I need to see if I've received any mailings. Being that my wife pays the bills, she probably tossed the letter relating to the speed increase. :roll:

 

[Kipper]

Cox is all over the place - is this all over their network or just in selected geographic areas? I'm in VA for reference...

 

[CptObvious]

Anyone know when this will be implemented? Their site doesn't mention

EDIT: guess it doesn't apply to me :thumbsdown: I live in Gainesville FL

Customers in Cox's Las Vegas, NV, Gainesville, FL and Middle America
Cox markets will not experience the speed increases described above
at this time. Additional information on the deployment of higher
speeds in these markets will be made later this year.

link

 

[Nohr]

I don't suppose this will apply to Cox-Internet.com as well. The different Cox ISP names are confusing..

I'm currently paying $40 for 1mbps/128kbps cable in east TX.