[cCable] New to the family! Quick speed question?
Hey all! Have jumped ship from Cogeco to Start. Should have been hooked up yesterday, but there was a mixup with the cable modem MAC which delayed things. Am now happily up and running! Quick question...
View ArticleStart's Hitron CDA3 modem
Comments here please about the Hitron so as to simplify finding info about it instead of lost in other threads.
View ArticleSpeed Issues
I've been having some major speed issues over the last two nights. Pages timing out, pings timing out etc. Feels like i'm on dial up. Has there been any maintenance going on or any other issues?
View Articleused approved modem mac address verification
if i buy a used approved modem how long does it take if i call in to verify mac address of the modem, eg if its stolen, unpaid bill etc.
View ArticleDHCP Issues?
Hey - is there any DHCP issues going on at the moment? Since around 5pm last night, my cable modem has been unable to assign an IP address to my router (or a PC when connected direct) until I restart...
View Article[rCable] Switching from grandfathered "Plus" 25/10 plan to...
I couldn't revive the old Jul 2014 thread: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29380250-rCable-Switching-from-grandfathered-Plus-plan-to-60-10 So I am asking this again because I never made the switch....
View ArticleJust got hooked up
Had an appointment for between 8 and 11, guy shows up @ 9:45, spends about 10 minutes and says I am good to go and should be online 10 to 15 minutes after he leaves. Actually says my single is to...
View Article[rCable] Plan change inquiry?
Hi Start, Been a customer for a while and have two questions. 1. Can I change my profile to a higher speed and test it out for a month, paying for the new rate, but if I don't want/need it can I change...
View Article[rCable] Slow speeds to OVH QC datacenter
I have a server hosted at the Beauharnois "BHS" datacenter, and I'm noticing some slow download speeds on my rCable connection. I currently have the 100/10 connection from Start. The test files for the...
View ArticleStart.ca VoIP initial thoughts
I ported my number from Bell Canada in the Barry's Bay, ON, exchange (613-756-XXXX) to a small VoIP provider in Eastern Ontario (Voice2Net.ca), but they have been unable (for 30+ days) to resolve the...
View ArticleHas start changed their routers icmp responsiveness thingies, blah?
Getting extremely weird packet loss, via mtrs or pings, but actual connection is not affected, a voip call works fine with no problems, and speeds are perfect. Host Loss% Snt Last Avg Best Wrst StDev...
View Article[cCable] Start Internet, Teksavvy Tektalk
If I were to use Start for Internet & Teksavvy for Tektalk, would I be able to get the Tektalk to register & work? I've heard other's having issues so just wondering.
View ArticleConsidering switching to Start
Hi, we have been on a Business FTTN DSL 16/1 package from Teksavvy for the past seven years give or take, located in Ontario. I'm considering switching us to a comparable package with Start and have a...
View Article[DSL] DSL - Outage Oakville, Milton, Hamilton
We're aware of an outage in these areas, appears to be impacting both Bell retail and IISP's. More details as available.
View Article[rCable] brantford congestion again......
Past 2-3 weeks, its been happening again, about 70% of the primetime results have been basically this. I know Sunday night is usually the worst, and it is tonight. I know there are other Brantfordians...
View ArticleIPTV?
I am a very satisfied Start customer of just over three years with no wish to change providers. I am, however, quite interested in acquiring a legitimate IPTV service along the lines of VMedia or...
View Article[rCable] Use two modems in house with one line?
Can I hook up my DCM-475 from a cable line in the basement and receive service there instead of running an ethernet cable from the router upstairs to my PC?
View ArticleDifference between residential and business service
What are the differences between the residential and business packages, as far as features/service, and perhaps TOS are concerned? e.g. if I want Internet in my business location, but just use it for...
View ArticleWebsite broken?
I'm looking to get DSL for my shop, and am not getting anywhere on the Start website. It only shows me the "Home VDSL 25" info, and if I click on another package, it prompts me to type in my address....
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