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Post by Warkitty on Jan 6, 2010 14:49:29 GMT -5
Ok, EPB Fi internet has options that I'm not sure I understand based on mb file size. Is the 15mg 20mg 50mg related to what they allow total per month of downloaded files, or just an idea of the speed available to download? I'm looking at using this to improve my productivity for work, but if total file size over a month is limited, I'm not sure it's a good option for me.
Anyone care to help me understand what this is about?
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Post by daworm on Jan 6, 2010 14:58:31 GMT -5
This is the connection speed, or mega bits per second (mbps) (a byte is roughly 10 bits, really 8 but there is some overhead). So divide by 10 and you'll get 1.5 mega bytes per second up to 5 megabytes per second. So if you are downloading or uploading large files, they'll go faster with the higher rate plans. It has nothing to do with the amounts of data. I don't know if they have caps for that or not. Comcast does, but they won't tell you what they are. Its mostly to discourage people from filesharing with programs like bittorrent.
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 6, 2010 15:14:52 GMT -5
Ok then, it's worth looking into for my purposes then. Thanks Worm!
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Post by joedog on Jan 6, 2010 16:29:16 GMT -5
from an EPB customer....
15 is comparable to comcast offering
20 is unbelievably faster than comcast (my package)
50 is insanely fast. you stream netflix downloads without a hitch
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Post by MrPeabody on Jan 6, 2010 20:11:33 GMT -5
I have the 20mb service from EPB and when I run the speed test I regularly have downloads that are 30 or better.
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Post by joedog on Jan 6, 2010 21:08:46 GMT -5
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Post by snarkalicious on Jan 7, 2010 14:10:57 GMT -5
I am SO READY to ditch Comcast and their crappy customer service and frequent outages-can't wait for EPB to get here!
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Post by cadillacdude1975 on Jan 7, 2010 17:50:58 GMT -5
call them and ask if it is in your area. the website does not have current info. says it is not available here, and every one in the neighborhood has the service, and all sweat its better than comcrap.
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 7, 2010 19:50:41 GMT -5
I know the service is here, and in fact the guys were out here getting the exterior wiring done today. On Monday, I'll be All Set Up.
WooT!!
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Post by Justin Thyme on Jan 7, 2010 20:30:45 GMT -5
Now all you need is a fancy espresso machine and a bean roaster.  |
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 7, 2010 20:32:15 GMT -5
Shoot, if I had alla that I'd never leave!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2010 9:18:35 GMT -5
From epb.net website:
"Voice Mail
Records incoming messages when you're away from your phone, on the phone or on the Internet. Additional charges may apply."
I take this to mean that I cannot use the telephone when I'm using the internet. Is that correct?
(As opposed to DSL service where phone use and internet use seem to have no connection to each other.)
Can I still use my run of the mill telephones throughout the house or do I have to use some special EPB-supplied phones?
How about fax machines and answering devices?
Do rain and storms affect fiber? When it storms, DSL has problems.
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Post by davrik on Jan 24, 2010 9:57:18 GMT -5
Yoda,
I don t have the phone service, but I can tell you the internet and tv has been perfect since switching from Comcast to EPB. It works great in all weather. Super fast, too.
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Post by mikeydokey on Jan 24, 2010 10:19:33 GMT -5
I have the 20mb service from EPB and when I run the speed test I regularly have downloads that are 30 or better. Well, thank you Mr. Peabody. |
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Post by joedog on Jan 24, 2010 11:08:44 GMT -5
After a weekend with Choo Choo internet, I can't wait to get back home.
How do you people live with at least a 20Mb connection speed?
Its been horrific this weekend.
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Post by exccinsider on Jan 24, 2010 13:34:38 GMT -5
From epb.net website: "Voice Mail Records incoming messages when you're away from your phone, on the phone or on the Internet. Additional charges may apply." I take this to mean that I cannot use the telephone when I'm using the internet. Is that correct? That's poorly worded to say the least. You can indeed use your Internet, Phone, and TV all at the same time. Also, in theory, fiber should be more reliable than cable and DSL during rainy conditions since the fiber is not affected by water like cable and DSL are. |
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