Snow removal equipment and cabling does not mix
So the municipality came and removed a pile of snow from the end of our street we just happen to be at the end of the same, discovered that both the Bell and Cogeco lines are (were) buried sod deep...
View ArticleFibre Internet ONT
Would Start.ca fibre service provide a GPON/SFP transceiver that works with my EdgeRouter X SFP, or is the Adtran TA411 mandatory?
View ArticleSo what does this all mean for Start.ca and consumers?
https://www.orangeville.com/news-story/8036375-bell-rogers-among-28-tsps-eligible-to-bid-on-281m-southwestern-ontario-fibre-optic-broadband-project/#.WlzXShN368U.facebook
View Article[DSL] 100 Mbps VDSL
I got something in the mail today that Bell has 100 Mbps VDSL in my area now instead of 50, I confirmed that it's available at my address and my line can do over 130Mbps+. When will 100 be available...
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 ArticleSmartrg sr505n factory reset, doesn't fully reset.
Bought a new router (TP-Link Archer C59) tried to set it up, but was having some connection issues. So I called Start to help with setup of the router, spent nearly 2hrs on the phone step by step to...
View Article[DSL] DSL Outage?
You guys having some issues with your DSL? I'm connected but I cannot see anything passed the second hop on a traceroute; X traceroute to 208.67.222.222 (208.67.222.222), 64 hops max, 52 byte packets 1...
View ArticleMoving and want to get away from Cogeco
So I move the end of the month and seriously looking at Start. I can get same speed 'net as Cogeco plus home phone and it's cheaper than what I pay Cogeco for Internet alone. Problem is, the place I'm...
View Article[DSL] Connection dropping multiple times daily
Hello all, have been with Start for a couple of years now -- Currently experiencing an issue at both my connections (DSL in Burlington, Cable in Toronto) with internet disconnecting multiple times...
View ArticleDriving around ... Start.ca Fibre deployment?
On my way to Fed EX, Exeter Rd. Is this going to be for both residential and business services mr RoccO? [att=1] [att=2] [att=3] [att=4]
View Article[DSL] 50 Mbps VDSL in Ancaster?
Hello, I'm currently on 120 Mbps cable and was hoping to switch over to VDSL2 to avoid the crazy congestion in the area. The Bell and Start.ca websites show that 50/10 VDSL is available in my area, but...
View Article[DSL] SmartRG 505N Firmware / Config File
Has anyone tried the SmartRG config file https://www.start.ca/files/CA_PBCA_2.5.0.14_698450e_SR505N_cfe_fs_kernel with the latest firmware (CA_PBCA_2.6.1.4_4d8d296_SR505N_cfe_fs_kernel)? I'm still...
View Article[rCable] Modem issues every couple of weeks that are fixed by reboot
Every couple of weeks we are loosing internet at home and when I check our Thomson DCM476 modem I see the same issue every time. Have you seen this issue? Should I try to replace it with my old Moto...
View ArticleIPv6 Update (Open Beta)
Creating a new thread with the information that will be active 2014/03/26 at approximately 1am: Type: 6rd Ipv6 Prefix: 2600:16f0:: IPv6 Prefix Length: 28 IPv4 Border Router: 64.140.112.5 IPv4 Router...
View Article[DSL] Usage Counter Broken?
Is something up with your usage counter? I don't seem to see any usage data for the last few days. I'm on unlimited so it doesn't worry me too much but I do like to check what my router reports against...
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 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 ArticleETA on 250/20 in Cogeco land?
Anyone know when 250/20 will be offered in Cogeco land, specifically Oakville. Ebox offers it when I put my address in but for some reason Teksavvy and Start don't. I actually have 250/20 right now...
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 Article[rCable] What's the current activation time for Start on cable in London?
I'm wondering if we're talking a week or a month at the current time. Also - can a TC4300 handle a 60/10 plan? Or do I need a TC4350 for that? I'm going to be signing up for the 30/5 plan, but in the...
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