[DSL] VDSL estimated speeds are very wrong on the website
I have been on the 50/10 VDSL2 for a few years with Start and decided to check what is available for me now. I entered my address and saw this new message that wasn't there before: "Estimated speeds...
View ArticleAny plans for cable internet availability in Source cable area?
My parents live in Hamilton in an area service by Source cable, who is now owned by Rogers. The phone lines in that area are terrible so DSL isn't a good option. They're on rCable internet which works...
View Article[DSL] So Sad leaving Start.ca [Business DSL]
Good Morning, I am not sure where to start... I love start and their amazing customer, issue cannot get speed. Most place are limited to 25mbit dsl and cannot survive with that. Rocca any hope to get...
View Article[rCable] Support of Arris SB8200 ,Netgear CM1000, Motorola MB8600?
Hi rocca, Does any of these modems supported by Start on Rogers territory? Arris SB8200, Netgear CM1000, Motorola MB8600. Thanks.
View Article[Cable] Disconnects/Slowdown during the past few nights this week
Have been getting constant disconnects and slowdowns for the past few nights last week and am seeing tons of errors on the DOCSIS event log: 2 12/15/17 20:51:37 90000000 warning MIMO Event MIMO: Stored...
View Article5 days later and still no connection (modem upgrade provisioning issue
I'm having a hell of a time trying to upgrade my service with start, and am getting very slow (but patient) progress with support. Last friday, I called in a modem upgrade to my account, a Hitron...
View ArticleBufferbloat hard wired to computer (no router)
Hello, I have been having issues with Start.ca for a few month's now without any resolution. I have my new modem (changed the modem to rule out the modem as the issue) connected directly into my...
View Article[rCable] high latency with no solution
I have been getting very high latency and was wondering if any of you on rcable have seen something like this before? from lan > start.ca $ mtr -r -c 100 start.ca Start: 2017-12-22T15:59:32-0500...
View ArticleWhich modem router for 25/vdsl plan?
I'm currently on the 15 plan using 2wire modem and home phone I assume I need to upgrade? Should I get a modem from Start or shop online? Thanks
View ArticleFirmware update for WPA2 krack attack?
Is there an ETA for a firmware update for the WPA2 Krack attack? When I check www.smartrg.com (I have an SR505n) they indicate owners should contact their ISP for firmware updates. I'm not sure why...
View Articlestart.ca VOIP questions
Been a start.ca cable internet customer for years. Considering the VOIP service. Currently planning to buy a Panasonic KXP-TG600 set, in the hope that I can pair my existing Panasonic DECT 6.0 handsets...
View Article[rCable] Slow Upload Speeds?
Noticed it for the past couple days now, wondering if maybe it's just node congestion due to the holidays? It varies depending when I run it, but I'm not even getting close to 15Mbps anymore, the most...
View ArticleStart over Cogeco and connections problems with World of Warcraft
For some time users have been having connection problems for the video game World of Warcraft. There is a thread on the video games site with tons of data for troubleshooting and even a response from a...
View Article[rCable] Just had a connectivity / routing problem here in london
Started at 9:23 am, seems to be working again 9:32 am.
View ArticleNative IPv6 on rcable?
Are there any updates on native IPv6 on rcable? 6RD is working fine I just like new things to play with :)
View ArticleModem buy out
Hi. I've been with Start for 14 months & have paid $5/month to rent a Thompson 476 modem. What kind of discount could I hope to receive if I request to buy out the modem?
View ArticleFrustrating Upstream Issue with cCable
Hi guys, Long time lurker and sometimes anonymous poster - decided to finally register to try and get some help on an issue I've been experiencing. My story begins approximately 6 weeks ago when one...
View ArticleNew Broadcom based Rogers TPIA modem available?
I see on a competitors website that they have listed the TP-LINK TC-7650 modem which is supposed to be a broadcom based DOCSIS 3.0 modem for Rogers. For those wishing to avoid the Puma based modems is...
View Article[rCable] Connection goes bad every few months
Start 60/10 service, DCM476 modem. Every 30 to 120 days, the connection will go to utter crap. Excessive latency, packet loss. Anything internet related becomes unpleasant to use. Check out the...
View ArticleStart Fibre Dependencies
Does Start Fibre utilize any infrastructure from Rogers or Bell? My friend owns a restaurant in downtown London and is looking at switching to Start Fibre, but he also requires a backup link because...
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