[PLUG-TALK] Cable modem choice for Comcast

[wes]

as for the modem, I support Motorola Surfboards. I used my older Surfboard
(docsis 2) rather than my newer [some other brand] because the older one
was FAR more stable. that does mean I couldn't use my phone service, which
I didn't want to use anyway.

before you give Comcast any money, please try to understand what kind of
company they are. their service is not that bad, but the way they
accomplish it, and their business practices, are a very big concern for me.
see here:

http://www.merit.edu/mail.archives/nanog/msg15911.html

I am one of the fortunate few (relatively) who could get Frontier FIOS
service. it has been rock-solid for the year-plus I've had it. I kept
comcast for a while as I tested the waters. at this point, if I had to move
today, I would require that wherever I moved to had FIOS available.

-wes


On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 8:23 AM, Michael Rasmussen <michael at jamhome.us>wrote:

>
> I've, finally, reached my frustration threshold for DSL service. **
> So I'm ordering Comcast xFinity internet service.
>
> There are a number of you who have Comcast service.  What cable modems
> do you recommend?
> No way to rent for $7/month when I can buy one of my choosing and the
> compatible device list is pretty long.
>
> And if you care to weigh in with unsolicited advice on dealing with
> Comcast now would be a good time.
>
> ** I'm about 12,000 wired feet from the CO.  Every time I call about
> line problems they remind me of this. Over the last year line problems,
> meaning packet loss rates of 50% or higher, have become too frequent.
>
> --
>       Michael Rasmussen
>     http://www.jamhome.us/
> Be Appropriate && Follow Your Curiosity
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