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[RAINMAKA]

i was just looking around and i saw that optimum online is offering 30Mbps download and 2Mbps upload for relatvely cheap. I think the most it would be is about $65 a month minus taxes if you do not have there other services. i was jsut wondering if anybody has optimum online and gets these actual speeds.

[dlewis23]

if you can get that speed for that little then i say go for it optimum online is one of the BEST ISP's out there.

[fattymcbluff]

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i was just looking around and i saw that optimum online is offering 30Mbps download and 2Mbps upload for relatvely cheap. I think the most it would be is about $65 a month minus taxes if you do not have there other services. i was jsut wondering if anybody has optimum online and gets these actual speeds.

cheep

[RAINMAKA]

unless i saw the price wrong, but i thought the same when i saw the speed for that price

[anox195]

i believe blunted 2 has optimimum online, you should ask him...

[Blunted 2]

i am getting the 30 mb plan as soon as they come and its tuesday if i'm not working but my speeds on the 2 mb upload and 15 download are in my sig below.  there is times where it is a bit less but its the best for the buck and pay the $35 for the pro install so if it doesnt go right you wont get charged. also when you get it make sure they test it and your getting close to your speeds before they leave and they can give you the newest modem and if they have to run a new line for the modem only

[RAINMAKA]

blunted 2 that is good to know that it would be possible to get the 2Mbps upload because that is what i am most concerned about. hopefully optimum online will become available in my area soon.

[Blunted 2]

where do you live? 

[RAINMAKA]

i live in connecticut

[Blunted 2]

whats stopping you from getting it?   its in connecticut in some parts

[RAINMAKA]

o really then i will have to check into it more. but with most things they are not available in my part of connecticut. maybe i searched wrong or something but my zip code is 06351 maybe someone can determine if it is possible for me to get it. if i need to give more information about where i live just let me know

[Blunted 2]

goto the link i made and click find your cable company,   i tried optimum online and it says not available but a bunch of other cable providers might be available.   hope this helps

http://www.thisiscab...ch/search.aspx#

[Blunted 2]

its the exact opposite for me cause i can only get optimum online for cable.

[RAINMAKA]

no luck, i guess im staying with the isp i have now. i live out in the woods and have been waiting for dsl to come to my neighborhood for about 2 years now with no luck. is it true that the farther from the central office you are the slower your speeds would be?

[Blunted 2]

yes but it also depends on the quality of the wire to the central office and the equipment they use. 

[RAINMAKA]

ok well thats good to know

[ElmerFudd]

In reply to the question of getting advertised speeds, I don't come close during peak hours!

The only time I get the advertised speeds is after midnight or during the day, when people are in bed or at work/school.  At 3 AM my speed is awesome!  Too bad I can't afford to be up then!

I can't imagine they will be offering Boost where I am anytime soon, as they seem unable to provide regular service here!

P.S.  The Optimum Online Tech I called about this went routing around in my computer, found my settings were fine, then suggested I switch to my USB connection instead of my network card.  Which would mean reinstalling the software.  I asked him "if it's my problem, and not Optimum Online's, why does the problem go away at midnight?"  He shut up and went away, fortunately!

[resopalrabotnick]

interesting strategy. have every user that will listen use usb, slowing them down, making the bandwidth available to all users...

[JokeyMcScrotsack]

RAINMAKA... Damn nice avatar man. I love that. I have seen that stupid pic a million ways but that one made me giggle. Like Resop does when he talks to me.

[resopalrabotnick]

i'll take that as a compliment, thank you very much.