Off to Verizon
Called OOL a few days ago, spoke of how VZ offers Gigabit for 79.99/mon no contract and on a recorded line they stated it's guaranteed 3 years, asked what OOL could do for me. "Well sir, if you'd like...
View Article[OOL] How do I remove modem fee?
Just found out I'm paying a $4.95 modem fee for MY OWN modem. I've owned my own modem since getting OOL from Nobody Beats the Wiz over 15 years ago. How do I remove it and who do I talk to that won't...
View ArticleQuestions about Optimum's internet services.
On Optimum's website, they're showing a 100mbit Triple Play promotion for $69.99 for first year. What kind of a price hike can I expect when this promotion ends? Would I be able to jump on to better...
View Article[iO] MSG Varsity on NEWS 12 T&W
On the lower banner on News 12 Traffic and Weather (channel 61), a message appears stating on Fridays in November at 7pm, MSG Varsity will be broadcasting on Channel 61. I guess using one of the two...
View ArticleNew combo box over at Cablevision
CSR told me that starting in the new year they will have a box that does TV,Modem,phone, router all in one.... I might be late to the party on this.. The Rep showed me a online photo of but but it was...
View Article[iO] France24 & Russia Today removed
Here in the Monmouth County System, WYBE's subchannels of France24 (116) and Russia Today (119) were removed as of November 3rd. WYBE (15) remains as they will not go off the air as originally planned...
View ArticleMultiple installations at same location?
Is it possible to have Optimum TV and Internet both be installed at the same location, but for two different people? For example, Person A has TV in their name, and person B wants Internet in their...
View ArticleTech never showed up because I "self installed" internet
I had a 2-5 appointment at my new house Tuesday to wire a new room to install a cable card into my Tivo and internet with self-provided modem. Sometime around 11 or 12, I connected my newly purchased...
View ArticleThinking of switching from Directv to Optimum TV, Questions.
Directv has updated the software GUI and it is horrible. I will probably switch to Optimum TV and utilize a Tivo Bolt or Bolt Vox. I currently have Optimum Online, no phone service as I use Vonage. I...
View ArticleEmail from Cablevision about my SBV6220
I got an email from Cablevision about my SURFboard (SBV6220) internet/voice modem. It said this... "Get the most out of your internet We want to make sure you get the full benefits of your internet...
View Article[OOL] Say goodbye to speed bump when getting your own modem?
I am a 25up/50down customer. Gave me a free speed bump to 100mbps but my wife didn't tell me about the cable modem fee. Brought a cable modem and swapped it out today. did a speedtest and my speed is...
View Article[iO] Showtime free preview
I have broadcast basic and no cable boxes. I sometimes use the optimum app on my phone. today when I did and narrowed down the channels to "subscribed" I saw Showtime which means it must be a free...
View ArticleSwitching To OOL From FIOS- BIlling Process
I currently have 10 months left on my FIOS Contract so I believe the ETF is about $200 which I see OOL offers to pay $250 ETF to switch. NOTE: FIOS ETF is now $350 when you sign new contract. Sneakies....
View ArticleAltice (Optimum), Sprint agree to wireless partnership
Altice USA, Sprint agree to wireless partnership agreement U.S. cable operator Altice USA will sell mobile service on wireless carrier Sprint Corp’s network under a new multi-year agreement announced...
View Article[OOL] Possible DISABLE SIP ALG on Optimum router auto-config?
Hi, these past few days i've been experienced dropped incoming calls (using Magic Jack, and Optimum's router). I noted that on the Linksys community forums (years ago) people with dropped calls had...
View Article[OOL] Modem firmware update
I am purchasing a Arris TM1602 modem to avoid OOL modem fees. I have also asked their technical support who and how any firmware updates are delivered. As always I get mixed and opposing responses,...
View ArticleBYO Compatible modems for Optimum Internet
Hi, I'm signing up with Optimum Internet service in the Brooklyn area and would like to provide my own modem. I"m curious whether there is a full list of compatible modems as of mid 2017 (i.e....
View ArticleDoes Optimum have a modern cable box?
I'm a Comcast/XFinity customer. Recently, they upgraded the cable box to the X1, which was an incredible upgrade, the old box was painful to use. Trying to find On Demand programs required a maddening...
View ArticleOptimum calls from 631-419-3756?
I just got a call on my cell from this number. I'm on central Long Island. 800 notes website has a few people saying it was Optimum trying to upsell them. I called the number from an anonymous number...
View Article[OOL] Altice USA Begins Offering Nest Products
http://www.lightreading.com/smart-cities/altice-usa-begins-offering-nest-products-/d/d-id/737791
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