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    Roadrunner to increase speed

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lahomey20, May 11, 2005.

  1. lahomey20

    lahomey20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone heard of RR's recent speen increase from 3 mbps to 5mbps. That totally changes broadband internet, i believe, and is making me want Roadrunner's service. Any rr customers noticing the change. BTW, roadrunner says that they are now offering their internet at 29.95. Is this price with a contract, or cheaper bandwidth perhaps?
     
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  2. Brian

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    Huh, I keep reading about speed increases but it's pretty fast at home for me so I haven't bothered checking. In Cincinnati I think they just have one plan for residential though.

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    Here in Houston, I use Earthlink but it's through the same folks that offer RR. It's faster than work for me. Last time I checked, I was getting close to 3mbps using different speed checking sites. RR is regularly airing ads in Houston about speed increases and such, so I just pretty much ignore them. As long as it's as fast as it's been, I'm happy.

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    yes, they have increased their speed. I see a huge improvement (cuz i have 2 routers) and befor all i hit was around 300kms now i see 900-1mb sec
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    I use comcast which allows you to double your bandwidth for an extra 10.00 a month so with all my roommates and myself we now split
    6mbps d/l and 768kbps u/l this is a pretty constant and fast connection most of the time.

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    Quikster, May 21, 2005
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