Slow Cable Modem Update
Well, Service Electric came to my house today and took a good look at my cable
connection. The thing is, they really didn't tell me much of anything that I
didn't already know. I already knew that the signal was strong, and that the
signal to noise ratio was good. But the sent out their techs to check the
signal at my modem as well as at the pole. Never mind that, logically, if the
signal at the modem is in excellent shape that something upstream by about 100ft
has nearly a zero percent chance of being any different. Well, it could be
better I guess, but I highly doubt the signal would suddenly jump up in quality
on it's way from the pole to my house.
That left me with two other options. One, that their network is bogged down
and the need to upgrade and, two, that someone or more than one someones are
hogging the bandwidth. As it turns out, from the techs comments, it seems that
the area I've chosen to live in has seen a sudden spike in cable modem
customers. On top of that they also said that they have been collecting
readings every place they have a speed problem and nearly all of them in the
area have been the result of the cable growth in the area.
So, at the very least, I know things on my end are working. Now, I either need
to find a different service in my area, or wait for them to upgrade their
equipment. From what Service Electric has told me the blanket answer is, "We
are working on it." As far as alternative service goes Speakeasy is out, I
just called them and all I can get is an expensive T1. Leaving me with RCN
which, still, only has one-way cable. Supposedly they are doing some serious
upgrading with a goal to have 80% of the Lehigh Valley covered for two-way
service by the end of spring, but we shall see on that.
Hopefully, Service Electric will just upgrade their stuff.