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Solved: Is it OK to dicuss specific Internet servers?

2908 Views 46 Replies 7 Participants Last post by RootbeaR, Feb 13, 2007

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · Jan 18, 2007

Here's the thing...I have a great nearly new P.C and it doesn't connect and/or surf the Web any faster then my old crappy one did! I'm soooo frustrated. I assume it's my server but everyone else I know with the same server isn't having problems...
What to do??? Insist they come check the wires? Any suggestions? Any help appreciated!
Will give server name when I have the go ahead

P.S. I've been using this server for about six years and have never had "fast connections"

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Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #21 · Jan 21, 2007

Well bp936... I've been though a few modems...This one's my third...
I did however have an extension on the phone line so I could reach the wall plug...Today I moved all my furniture around so I could plug in directly..It seems to have helped, I'm still thinking I might switch to a cable server if only to satisfy myself that I just might get better support...Bell has run it's course with me

Very bad service! You know, if they would just send someone to check the outside wiring. I'm right here in town...I'm also considering Digital home phone service. I hear it's great and you can keep your old #. I think I'll go ahead and do that even though I hate to have my E-mail address changed

Anyway, I hope you get some answers for your problems

Good Luck!

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #22 · Feb 4, 2007

Update...
Connection to server finally fixed but still pages are loading slowly...Am troubleshooting "in the dark" so to speak (as I don't know what the hhll I'm doing)! Does this visual tell anyone out there anything?

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RootbeaR

· #23 · Feb 4, 2007

Cogeco Cable. I pay $10 a month less than you and receive excellent service. After 2 yrs of internet, I switched my phone to them as well.
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RootbeaR

· #24 · Feb 4, 2007

Didn't load my attachment here is a link to another test.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/82391628.png

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #25 · Feb 5, 2007

Looks like you're right on XPSP2

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RootbeaR

· #26 · Feb 5, 2007

With Cogeco, I also get F-Secure security services at no additional cost. $2/mo. extra if you get internet lite and want F-Secure. Lite is about $30/mo. and will outperform the connection you have now.
http://www.cogeco.ca/en/high-speed-internet-_o.html

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #27 · Feb 5, 2007

Took me a while to get back here...
You've convinced me! I pay $56.03 a month with the security. The joke is I went to their fix it site and after they scanned my system they said they couldn't detect any security! What a rip off! I'm calling Cogeco tomorrow and ordering the digital phone too!
Thanks!!!:up:

RootbeaR

· #28 · Feb 5, 2007

I live in Peterborough. Have had to call them to my home twice in just over 3 yrs now. Here next day both times, problem solved. No charge. My own fault too, didn't really need to call them.

They do have caps, which I exceeded a few times b4 upgrading service to standard, but they never slowed me down or cut me off. They said that as long as you weren't interfering with someone elses service, they don't enforce their cap limits.

I am sure you will be happy.
Good luck.

I recommend a router if you don't already have one. Some things can be downloaded quicker than the blink of an eye.

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #29 · Feb 5, 2007

What a coincidence! I live in Peterborough too! Am going to call them this morning...
Thanks once again!

RootbeaR

· #30 · Feb 5, 2007

I would not have thought that as your test says >50 miles and mine says 100 miles.

One problem you may have.
Bell usually makes you sign a contract. You may not be able to break this without cost.

Cogeco is having promos right now so you should be able to get a decent deal if you are going for phone and net.

Good luck,
XPSP2

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #31 · Feb 5, 2007

XPSP2 said:
I would not have thought that as your test says >50 miles and mine says 100 miles.

One problem you may have.
Bell usually makes you sign a contract. You may not be able to break this without cost.

Cogeco is having promos right now so you should be able to get a decent deal if you are going for phone and net.

Good luck,
XPSP2

Yes, noticed that thing with the mileage too but I'm definitely in Peterborough...I've been with Sympatico since 2000 so I'm not under Contract with that. However, I did just cancel a Bell Cell phone and was charged $200.00 to get out of that contract. My contract with Bell Expressvu is up in October so I'll wait that one out and be finished with Bell forever!!!
Cogeco's installing Regular Internet ( I download movies and music a lot) and Digital Home Phone Friday evening. I'll report in this post how I'm liking it in the following days if your interested...
Keep Warm.....

RootbeaR

· #32 · Feb 6, 2007

Sure thanks.
You will be happy though. A few months ago, a friend was here and told me about James McMurtry having a demo song on his website for download. He said he tried to get it but after 15 min. was still only 33% done and gave up(he is with bell). I said I'd get it for him, we went to the site, I clicked the link, instantly the box pops up saying download complete, he couldn't believe it, so I immediately burned it for him while he watched the router to verify that it wasn't still downloading. There is no comparison.

It was cold outside at work today. Always colder there with the wind.
If my assumption is right, that you live on the island, then the speed test milage must be coming from the servers location, not our houses. I would be a mile closer to T.O. than you.

Cogeco must be gaining some ground. Two months ago, when another friend of mine signed up, I am sure he had to wait two weeks for them to come install. He has gone to a James McMurtry concert so I can't verify.
Be specific with the installer/s.

Regarding TV. I believe Bell is more competitive with cogeco in this area. For the channels I get, Bell can't offer me a better deal. For the same friend I just mentioned, Bell is better for him as he has satellite at his cottage as well. It will depend on the channels you want whether Cogeco will be better or not, but you have time to compare.

Happy downloading.

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Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #33 · Feb 6, 2007

XPSP2 said:
Sure thanks.
You will be happy though. A few months ago, a friend was here and told me about James McMurtry having a demo song on his website for download. He said he tried to get it but after 15 min. was still only 33% done and gave up(he is with bell). I said I'd get it for him, we went to the site, I clicked the link, instantly the box pops up saying download complete, he couldn't believe it, so I immediately burned it for him while he watched the router to verify that it wasn't still downloading. There is no comparison.

It was cold outside at work today. Always colder there with the wind.
If my assumption is right, that you live on the island, then the speed test milage must be coming from the servers location, not our houses. I would be a mile closer to T.O. than you.

Cogeco must be gaining some ground. Two months ago, when another friend of mine signed up, I am sure he had to wait two weeks for them to come install. He has gone to a James McMurtry concert so I can't verify.
Be specific with the installer/s.

Regarding TV. I believe Bell is more competitive with cogeco in this area. For the channels I get, Bell can't offer me a better deal. For the same friend I just mentioned, Bell is better for him as he has satellite at his cottage as well. It will depend on the channels you want whether Cogeco will be better or not, but you have time to compare.

Happy downloading.

Actually I'm from P.E.I.:up:

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #34 · Feb 10, 2007

After getting Cogeco!!

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Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #35 · Feb 10, 2007

2

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RootbeaR

· #36 · Feb 10, 2007

Thats good. You may want to slow down on the wine though.lol

RootbeaR

· #37 · Feb 10, 2007

So, have you got everything on the internet downloaded yet?

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #38 · Feb 11, 2007

XPSP2 said:
So, have you got everything on the internet downloaded yet?

Just about! I have to get used to this new and wonderful "High Speed" thing! I honestly thought I was going to have to take my tower out for repair. I couldn't imagine all my problems would be solved but they are!!! Cogeco Rocks!!!:up:

RootbeaR

· #39 · Feb 12, 2007

Did you get the security suite installed?
It is very good also. F-Secure. You only get to download it 3 times, then you will have to call them to reset the key.
If everything is good then I guess you can mark this thread solved (triangle above your original post, at right).

Island Girl

Discussion Starter · #40 · Feb 12, 2007

Am having an issue with this popping up every few minutes. Did a second full scan but it couldn't delete it. Will investigate after work. Please hang in there till it's fixed. I might need some help...
Thanks...

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