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Wingnut31
08-01-2005, 11:09 AM
Caught this on another board, anyone know if it's true?

"Starting on August 2nd, rogers Lite speed increases from 256kbps to 384kbps, upload speed increase from 64 to 96.

For people who are using extreme, 5Mbps increases to 6Mbps, upload speed remains the same... but the best thing of all, 60gig limit increases 100gig bandwidth limit (Aug 3)!!!

And don't ask me where I get my sources from, I KNOW!"

The stuff in quotes isn't mine, just wonder if anyone has anything to add.:rrg:
dbusguy
08-01-2005, 11:12 AM
that would be cool if it's true :D
Taz
08-01-2005, 11:17 AM
my lite is faster than 128
dbusguy
08-01-2005, 11:21 AM
we'll see on Wednesday and compare

2005-08-01 11:19:51 EST: 4657 / 769
Your download speed : 4769467 bps, or 4657 kbps.
A 582.2 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 787711 bps, or 769 kbps.
Mouse
08-01-2005, 11:25 AM
My Bell Basic operates at the speed of Lite. :eri:

:gsd:
Dr.Dan
08-01-2005, 11:29 AM
My Lite has always been around 262 / 62... but a few weeks ago I started to see the upload went up to 69kbps
Here's what I got right now:

2005-08-01 11:23:49 EST: 263 / 69
Your download speed : 270291 bps, or 263 kbps.
A 32.9 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 71313 bps, or 69 kbps.
Taz
08-01-2005, 11:31 AM
My Bell Basic operates at the speed of Lite. :eri:

:gsd:


I'm not sure if your laughing at me or yourself :vxd: either way as long as your having fun.
Mouse
08-01-2005, 11:33 AM
Me. I'm such a dupe.

Well, at least I am back getting what I first signed-up for.

Prior to them knocking it down to 96kbps.
Taz
08-01-2005, 11:35 AM
Wow 96 definitely overnight downloads
Mouse
08-01-2005, 11:40 AM
Rogers, Bell. Same pig, different teat.

I still believe Sprint will offer a telephone link in the fall.

I'm hopeful anyway.

My hate for Rogers, from the negative billing days, is quickly being matched by Bell.
Yogi
08-01-2005, 11:43 AM
My hate for Rogers, from the negative billing days, is quickly being matched by Bell.
Read somewhere that the Ontario government recently passed legislation making negative billing practices illegal.
dusty550
08-01-2005, 11:45 AM
uhh.... what bandwidth cap? Ive used Well over 200 gb last month and they never send any warnings at all... Im just on rogers hi-speed.
Digiital
08-01-2005, 12:25 PM
Whats the address again for testing the speeds?


my lite is faster than 128
Dr.Dan
08-01-2005, 12:34 PM
Whats the address again for testing the speeds?
http://speedtest.cogeco.net/
Mischief007
08-01-2005, 12:37 PM
It would explain why they didn't update my bandwidth usage since at the current rate I'm going I'll reach 60 at the end of the month. Gotta love racing season.
Swordfish
08-01-2005, 02:03 PM
I found this link you guys may want to check out:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14027090
Wingnut31
08-01-2005, 04:12 PM
More from the same source.


"Interesting ... Looks like the rumours match up more or less.

The thing I heard was that *new connections* will get these speeds. It will be phased in for existing customers. My guess there is that it will be a) when Rogers reloads your modem, or b) when you powerfail your modem.

So, if this is true, PLEASE don't jump up and down in here on August 2 saying you haven't got the new speeds yet. Give it a couple weeks or so PLEASE. Then complain to Rogers ... not in here!"

How do you powerfail a modem?
Mike
08-01-2005, 04:39 PM
Rogers, Bell. Same pig, different teat.

I still believe Sprint will offer a telephone link in the fall.

I'm hopeful anyway.

My hate for Rogers, from the negative billing days, is quickly being matched by Bell.

Doesn't matter, Sprint is now owned by Rogers.
Mike
08-01-2005, 04:40 PM
How do you powerfail a modem?

Disconnect the power from the modem
Wingnut31
08-01-2005, 06:12 PM
Disconnect the power from the modemThanks Mike:)
Dr.Dan
08-02-2005, 01:03 PM
So far nothing has changed on the Lite srevice...

2005-08-02 13:01:07 EST: 264 / 69
Your download speed : 270627 bps, or 264 kbps.
A 33 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 71111 bps, or 69 kbps.
debbie
08-02-2005, 01:13 PM
Identical to mine Dan.

2005-08-02 13:11:00 EST: 264 / 69
Your download speed : 270817 bps, or 264 kbps.
A 33 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 70671 bps, or 69 kbps.
Digiital
08-02-2005, 01:28 PM
I had to call Rogers Tech support this morning due to my modem going UP AND DOWN like a yo-yo the past few days, and I asked the tech what was the word about the increase and he indicated that he didn't know anything at all.
Mindfield
08-02-2005, 03:07 PM
4.8 down/0.78 up -- same as usual. Not that I'm complaining, nor will I hold my breath. I started with Rogers, but switched to Bell when Rogers became very unsatisfactory. Unfortunately Bell made me hate them even worse, so Rogers has become the lesser of evils -- and honestly I'm pretty happy with it now, even as is. The speed and cap increase would be a nice bonus though.
smirnoff
08-02-2005, 03:17 PM
of course theres a good chance you will only be able to download what they chose to let you download.
Lee Anne
08-02-2005, 07:51 PM
According to what I read on DSL forums the speed increase for existing customers happens in September and it will be $2 more per month, new customers get the speed increase right away .. current customers are also suppose to get a notice about it in the mail
debbie
08-02-2005, 08:17 PM
As of July statement the cable portion of my Rogers bill went up $2.30 incl.taxes this month.

If the 384kbps rumours are true Lite will break through the 300k minimum required for Video Streaming so I'm okay with that.

The cable increase came with no added value.
Dr.Dan
08-02-2005, 10:24 PM
Yes, 350+ would make Lite so much better.... and changing the upload from 64 to 128 would be a godsend.... it really chokes the download when you're doing torrents...
Digiital
08-05-2005, 01:45 PM
Was just checking my monthly usage on the Rogers.com site and noticed, I have now my 100 gigs limit.

Download Usage: 21,312 MB
Upload Usage: 8,496 MB
Total Usage: 29,808 MB
Service Includes: 102,400 MB
dbusguy
08-05-2005, 02:22 PM
Not yet for me :(

Usage Period: Aug 03/05 - Sep 02/05

Download Usage: 3,057 MB
Upload Usage: 116 MB
Total Usage: 3,173 MB
Service Includes: 61,440 MB
Wingnut31
08-05-2005, 05:06 PM
Not yet for me :(

Me either, heard another rumour about it happening in September so who knows.:rrg:
Mischief007
08-05-2005, 06:20 PM
Mine's still at 61440 but I'm on pace for an extra 3 GB :(.
Dr.Dan
08-06-2005, 11:32 AM
Looks like Lite Edition has it's increase in speed :)

2005-08-06 11:28:42 EST: 375 / 94
Your download speed : 384729 bps, or 375 kbps.
A 46.9 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 96595 bps, or 94 kbps.

We're now surfing at the speed of Lite :eri:
debbie
08-07-2005, 07:30 AM
We're now surfing at the speed of Lite :eri:lol. Must have rolled out yesterday. :ydance:

2005-08-07 07:25:49 EST: 375 / 98
Your download speed : 384105 bps, or 375 kbps.
A 46.8 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 101265 bps, or 98 kbps.
dbusguy
08-07-2005, 09:09 AM
still waiting :(

2005-08-07 09:08:37 EST: 4874 / 790
Your download speed : 4991452 bps, or 4874 kbps.
A 609.3 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 809279 bps, or 790 kbps.
Dr.Dan
08-07-2005, 09:49 AM
still waiting :(

Did you try resetting your modem dbg?
Taz told me his Lite was increased, yet mine hadn't... I reset it it was there ;)

Also, as it's been said, exsisting Extreme users wouldn't see it for another month... Only new ones ;)
MSE OP
08-07-2005, 10:07 AM
I'm not sure an increase for Extreme users is necessary, 600KB/s is pretty fast, the rest of the internet needs to catch up first, as in not many sites can handle sending out files that fast to everybody.