Recently Switched to OOL 200/35 -- slower speeds
We just switched to OOL and decided to go with the 200 down 35 up package that is being offered because it's a very good deal. Although we have 200 down, I've consistently floated around 55-75mpbs with...
View ArticleCable Box Class Action Suit
Apparently cable box users of Cablevision got overcharged for the boxes (big shocker there), and there was an ongoing court case that got settled. While the lawyers get the real money, we users get a...
View ArticleDownload speeds randomly dropping below 0.5Megabits per second
Hi, I have Optimum Online and pay for 50 upload 25 download for about the past year. I have not changed any equipment in that time nor moved anything in my house. About 2-3 weeks ago my download speeds...
View ArticleClear instructions / video to Disconnect/Connect Coax (modem)
Hi, since time is of essence here, can anyone point to some clear instructions (better yet, a video) instructing me on how to remove the Optimum-installed Coax from my Arris TM822g rental-modem, ...and...
View ArticleWhen to disconnet????
OK...I am planning to switch to FIOS. I am not sure when I should close my account before incurring another billing cycle. My bill is due on the 22nd each month. From what I read, you are billed in...
View ArticleAltice to go Full Fiber To The Premises
I guess you can't say Altice is being cheap doing this: http://www.multichannel.com/news/distribution/altice-usa-skip-docsis-31-roll-out-all-fiber-network/409330
View ArticleNew I24 not showing on cable card
I'm using windows media center. Not sure if I have to do a rescan or if it should be updating itself. Can someone else check please
View ArticleCable Box Class Action Suit
Apparently cable box users of Cablevision got overcharged for the boxes (big shocker there), and there was an ongoing court case that got settled. While the lawyers get the real money, we users get a...
View ArticleOptimum and WFSB (CBS CT) in carriage dispute again
3 years after the last dispute, the CT CBS station and Optimum are in another rate dispute. The current contract expires on 1-13-17....
View ArticleWifi issue
Hello all I'm having an issue with optimum wifi...I't won't connect automatically anymore. Everytime i log on to my pc wifi doesn't enable and when i click on the wifi connections list and click...
View Article[OOL] compatible wireless a/c modem/router for optimum?
Is there one? One with MOCA 2.0 would be nice...Tried using a Cisco XB3 DPC3941T - works great for the cable and internet (tremedous signal strength btw), but Optimum refuses to "know" the MAC address...
View Article[OOL] Are inbound ports 25 and 80 still blocked below 100 tier?
I know from a long while back, you needed to subscribe to Boost to be able to turn off the default inbound TCP ports 25 and 80 filters. Today, I assume that would be the 100/200/300 tiers, but does...
View ArticleNew combo box over at Cablevision
CSR told me that starting in the new year they will have a box that does TV,Modem,phone, router all in one.... I might be late to the party on this.. The Rep showed me a online photo of but but it was...
View ArticleMotorola MB7420
I've read numerous places that if you want up to 16 channels, the TM1602 is available but has issues in regards to lag? I have the TM822 right now, and also heard from Optimum when I called that any...
View Article[OOL] Anyone getting awful packetloss and jitter in the Stamford area
Started about 2 hours ago, anyone know if they are doing work or a line went down? It's very noticeable on Twitch
View ArticleActiontec WCB6200Q02 on OOL
Used to have FIOS. Upstrs bedroom had no wi-fi signal. Bought this, plugged coax from wall into splitter that then ran to back of this extender and other split to TV and all was well. Now have OOL -...
View Article[iO] Optimum App (Laptop) - No WTNHD 8 stream?
Is there Anyone else in the Norwalk (Fairfield County) area that can't get WTNHD 8 to stream on the Optimum App for Laptop? For the past several days, whenever I try to stream WTNHD (Channel 8), all I...
View ArticleAny promos out there in Optimum Land?
Last March when I got rid of Optimum Voice I signed up for the "cord cutters promo" (that's what the rep "scotty" called it. I got broadcast basic for $16.95. My internet was reduced to $39.95 plus I...
View ArticleHow much is lightpath 50mb?
Given that internet speeds are going faster, how much would a dedicated line of 50mb/s or 100mb/s cost nowadays with lightpath the cheapest way possible in a fiber optic link? (No I don't want OOL,...
View ArticleDoes Broadcast Basic have the Sports and Broadcast Surcharges?
Just what the subject says... Logic would dictate it has the Broadcast TV surcharge at least, but I don't recall anyone mentioning these surcharges either way on Broadcast Basic. Thanks!
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