[OOL] FCC data update
To Measuring Broadband America participants: I would like to thank you for participating in our program. Your participation and that of the other volunteers allows us to collect data which is used by...
View Article[iO] WGN America and POP coming soon
Just checked the imdb.com listings and it looks like WGN America and POP are coming. Rule of thumb: whenever imdb adds a channel to the listings it usually means it will come within 30 days or so. WGN...
View Article[iO] Thinking of getting Tivo, some questions for those who have it
I am on the Optimum Gold Package and was wondering if they still need tuning adapters to get all the channels. Also, if I set up a MoCA network will I need a splitter to use the tuning adapter instead...
View Article[iO] SMT-C5320 Firewire
Does anybody know if the firewire port on the smt-c5320 is active and if it is does anybody have the drivers for it?
View ArticleBring Your Own Modem
I am switching to OOL service area and have always owned my own modem equipment. I spoke with sales and they stated I can bring my own modem and that most DOCSIS 3.0 modems should work.. When the...
View ArticleUltra75 OOL- have I been overprovisioned (edit:oversubscribed)?
This has been going on for near a month now. It's at it's worst during primetime. I've done a few tests late on a Saturday (3am, etc) and the speed is back up around 85+ Mb/s- I can't be fully certain...
View ArticleNew Arris TM1602A modem
Hi All, I just swapped out my Arris TM822G for a TM1602A modem. My S/N ratio is a few points higher and I now have 9 downstream channels. Upstream remains at 3 channels. I got the modem at the local...
View Article[OOL] Optimum Speedtest
So, I was browsing the OPt homepage tonight, and noticed a link to the Optimum Speedtest, and tried it. Here's what the response was "Sorry, the speed test feature is only available from your home...
View ArticleMR DVR no longer available 1/1/16 now MR DVR Plus
Multi-Room DVR Plus is an additional monthly charge of $16.95 and includes the capability to rewind live TV on 1 TV. Rewind live TV functionality can be added to additional Samsung cable boxes for...
View ArticleCablevision Settles Suit
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/cablevision-settles-set-top-suit/146393 Anyone know SundanceNow is, or what the "Several services" we will be offered in lieu of a cash payment? Will we...
View Article[OOL] What is the slowest speed tier in Brooklyn these days?
50/25, correct? I am supposed to be on 50/25. I used to get 55/28 on speed test and today it is 28/5. As if I was switched to the lower tier, but I don't think this tier even exists anymore. FWIW I...
View ArticleDNS issues
For the past 3 months, I have been having constant DNS issues. Sometimes it requires a router power cycle, other times, it lasts for about 30 seconds, before I can visit web pages once again. What I...
View ArticleOptimum Router
Hey, I requested they give me a router because I want to have OptimumWifi hotspot available in my house. Here is what I'd like to do if possible... is it possible to connect the Optimum Wifi router to...
View ArticleRewind MR DVR
So I went to the optimum store today to get a cable card and the lady behind the counter said the they are sending out this month a usb stick to all mrdvr subscribers and it will allow 60 min of...
View Article[OOL] Very slow uploads
Could this be caused by the fact that Upstream Channel 2 and 3 are QPSK not 64QAM? Upload speed is less than 20Mbps. Upstream UCID Freq Power Channel Type Symbol Rate Modulation Upstream 1 64 35.00...
View ArticleWhen is cable going to catch up to current innovation?
I know everything is done with profit first in mind, but having a happy customer base can actually be profitable (who'd've thought). Be great to see cable catch up with other company's innovation...
View Article[OOL] RF Parameters Question
Can someone explain to me what do they mean and if I can do something to improve my connection. Thanks! http://i66.tinypic.com/2e1f85i.png
View Article[OOL] BergenCounty Park Ridge area -- A Win Back Salesperson told me-
Sorry for the long post but I'd like to lay it all out here---- Over the weekend an Optimum Salesperson knocked on my door to try and get us to convert back to Optimum from FioS. The salesperson said a...
View ArticleNew service
I moved into a new house.... The previous owners had cablevision service and discontinued. I just want internet service from cablevision but they insist on a $45 tech install fee and visit. Why can't i...
View Article[iO] Constant DVR Plus recording issue.
When recording a show there's a CONSTANT playing of the Autism Speaks commercial. It plays like a local commercial but the problem is it screws up up the recording. Time jumps in sports games. It...
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