Is Boost+ a scam?
I signed up for boost+ and had the tech set everything up yesterday. When he left I immediately started doing speed tests from various servers. The highest I got was 13.86Mbit down, 8.05 up. (supposed...
View Article[OOL] What is the most accurate and unbiased speed test around?
Hello, I have been through many broadband speed tests, all with very different results. I am using OOL Boost Plus and I am looking for an unbiased and accurate opinion of my bidirectional throughput....
View ArticleHow to stop harassing calls from CV
Saw that topic in the Direct forum, so I figured I'd answer it here: said by Cablevision :Cablevision customers can register to be placed on Cablevision's "Do Not Call" list. Once registered, customers...
View Article[OOL] February Broadband Report Card
Today SamKnows emailed me my monthly report card. I have regular (not Boost) plan, 5 bonded channels. Post your reports.
View ArticleBlock unwanted calls
Just a rant about only being able to block a total of 15 unwanted numbers with Optimum Voice. I have used up that number long ago and have many more unwanted solicitor numbers I want to block but can't...
View ArticleHTPC setup with Optimum
Alright we are fed up with the lack of functionality of the Cablevision supplied equipment so i am going to setup one of my Win7 boxes as an HTPC on my big screen. I was reading about the Ceton stuff...
View Article[OOL] OOL Daily Connection Drops For the Past Month
Hi! So I've been grappling with a connection drop problem for the past month or so, and I've been struggling to find out why. I've been hoping that it would just go away but it is being very...
View ArticleAnyone else "downgraded" to 3 channels?
Just noticed I now have 3 bonded downstream channels. Used to have 5. Wonder if they rolled back a change here, or if they are tweaking the configuration and only bonding 3 channels for regular tier....
View ArticleSecurity Issues Call from Cablevision
Just curious, I got a call last night from a service provider working with Cablevision (it wasn't Cablevision directly - it was from a company called UUNET ANS based upon my caller ID - but I do...
View Article[OOL] Arris TM822G Upstream light is orange?
All other lights are green except for a blinking orange link light. Is this normal?
View ArticleQuestion on upload speeds
Newbie question. I am uploading to a remote backup server using 2-3Mbps. Does that mean that I only have 3-4Mbps left for uploads if I get around 7 on boost plus? Are there programs that I may be using...
View Article[OOL] IO TV seriously messed up.
Had an install yesterday. TV upstairs (room-mates) works fine. My TV, at 7:30 pm, dropped sound, and all we got was snow for sound. Still had picture. Tech came out this morning, hooked up a new box...
View ArticleWindows 7 and Samsung Box and DVR+ Snow
Why with my box connected with Coax from STB to the windows 7 Media Center is going snow only on DVR + shows. Also on My DVR SA 8300 I have been having problems with VOD and DVR+ I get alot of...
View ArticleHow wide the outage?
In 11237. CV recording says all service down in my area. Started around 10:45am. Recording says estimate back up by 4PM. Recording also offers automated call back notification. Seems severe yet I see...
View Article[OOL] Downstream Channel Bonding
Zip code: 11576 We had a small outage (not more than 15 minutes). When the system came back, I took a look at the HTTP interface of my Arris modem. Well surprise surprise, we went from 3 bound channels...
View ArticleDVR scheduling problems on opt website
I use the website to schedule dvr recordings as the guide is too annoying to use. Lately, when I try to schedule shows, all I find are shows listed at the wrong times, which naturally makes me hesitant...
View ArticleOnline TV issues
For a week or so, I have not been able to watch live CNN. The error I get is A network error occured when communicating with the provider's authorization service. I tried logging out and back in but I...
View Article[OOL] can't reach Surfboard since last night
Anyone else having issues? I can no longer reach the modem, Surfboard SBV 5222, which has always been at 192.168.100.1. It pings fine, it traceroutes fine, but going to that address is a 404 in 2...
View Article[OOL] Internet only prices after one year?
My promo with Verizon (15/5 internet + FIOS Digital Voice) is expiring soon and I am looking at other options. I currently pay $50 +taxes/fees which comes down to $55. Looks like after promo is over I...
View ArticleCheap QAM STB?
Cablevision informed my town that the demise of the remaining Analog channels will start at the end of March (sniffle, sniffle..). So now I am screwed with 3 tvs that don't have digital tuners. I am ok...
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