[Optimum Voice] Install without jacks
I see this has been addressed already but I waned to add another element. I have an alarm (monitored) and no phone jacks in the area where the modem needs to be. So just plugging a phone into the back...
View ArticleSlow Upload speeds yet high download speeds?
Lately, I've been getting subpar upload speeds at times in the evening yet my download speeds are at optimal levels. 2 days ago I even had a technician come and set up a new line/modem yet for some...
View ArticleChannels mixed up in the 700 channels
I got in the habit of using the 700 series of channels from when they were the only HD channels... Tonight the 700's have been all mixed up... For example I am tuned to 707 (ABC) but I am seeing FOX...
View ArticlePromo rate has ended, Time to renegotiate or leave OOL?
Hello, I just received the letter from cablevision of CT saying that my promotion rate (for the triple play) has come to an end and they are going to raise my rates. The last time I had to negotiate...
View ArticleDVR can now Record 15 Shows
http://www.multichannel.com/news/technology/cablevisions-cloud-dvr-can-now-record-15-shows-once/373699 LOL, does anyone really need to record 15 shows at once?
View ArticleOptimum Online Cable Internet + Phone Service?
We use to have time warner cable internet but area we moved to doesn't service twc but has optimum online. We did just the internet plan for 49.95 per month no contract and had to pay 24.95 for...
View Article[OOL] never downgradedservice, speed half, want me to pay more?
We've received your request to change your Optimum Online Ultra 50 service. You'll now receive the standard Optimum Online service. If you change your mind, you'll be able to take advantage of the many...
View ArticleWatching MR DVR Recordings on Optimum app
Is there some technical reason why we can not watch MR DVR recordings on the Optimum app? -- rok - Enjoy this game called life, nobody is actually keeping score. ;)
View ArticleMulti-room dvr issue
Lately I've been having some issues with multi room recordings. This is the second time this week that a recording is unwatchable. It just pixelates the whole time. Happened with a show on USA tonight...
View ArticleMultiroom DVR back-door codes?
I'm switching to Optimum from DirecTV, which had a 30-second slip/skip button on the remote, same location as the LIVE button on the Cablevision remote. By default it would slip (i.e., fast forward for...
View Article[OOL] Is Optimum.net safe from Heartbleed Bug?
I called Customer Service and the rep said that he had never heard of the bug. Had to repeat the name a couple of times. Don't these people watch the news? Any information would be extremely helpful.
View ArticleCPTV
CPTV, CPTV4U, and CPTV Sports have had many problems here on the Litchfield system for several days. Missing audio, pixelation, etc. Unwatchable quality. Tonight there was even a message indicating...
View ArticleOptimum Ultra 101-Router Choice
Hi. Optimum recently upgraded my Ultra-50 plan to the 101 plan while they were servicing some connectivity issues in my home. The problem that persists, is that I can only get 50 MB/s. I'm not entirely...
View ArticleTV & On Demand Search not working
If I do an on-line search search for Elementary this morning, it says "sorry, we couldn't find anything". If I browse on demand, however, for CBS drama shows, 2 episodes of Elementary are listed (3/13...
View Article[iO] UP and Aspire Coming Soon?
Just checked the listings on imdb.com and apparently, it looks like they will add the channels UP and Aspire to the lineup soon. In the past, imdb.com usually has the listings of channels that are soon...
View Article[OOL] Remote-Managed WNDR3400v3 replacement - $10!
Unfortunately, my son placed a leaking bottle of cleaning fluid on top of our WNDR3400V2 a few months ago. It seemed to work, but gradually seemed less stable - so I figured I'd use an otherwise...
View Article91 hours HD storage a conservative estimate?
I'm remotely monitoring my mom's install, which is about a week old. Optimum's telling her she has 91 hours total of HD storage available, but she now has 14.5 hours of HD recorded and her cloud DVR is...
View Article[OOL] Optimum's WNDR3400 V3 not-so-"SmartRouter"
I'm waiting for a replacement to be shipped, in the meantime I've got a question that's been bothering me about this abomination... Am I right that its providing WiFi hotspot access via the...
View Article[OOL] frequent modem resets
OK, call me crazy, perhaps there's something I'm not thinking of. For the past 12 days, I see a DHCP renew entry in the Arris modem log every 25 hours, an hour or so after a no ranging response entry....
View Article[OOL] Arris Modem issue
I went to the Optimum store today to trade my Motorola Modem for an Arris 822G. I did this because Optimum told me this is a better Modem for their upgraded online speeds. I had no issue with the...
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