[Merged] BB Speed Upgrades - Page 54

mwtb · 03-08-2004, 10:14

I've looked through the thread and it seems like the Luton area was among the first to be upgraded. Does this include Hitchin (problems in Luton always seem to)? I've rebooted my modem with no success, but the log does have an odd report of an update not being applied because it is "not for this unit" or somesuch. It's a Motorola SurfBoard, which I know NTL stopped giving to people a long time ago now, so I'm curious if the area has been upgraded but my CM isn't being catered for.

Doesn't seem likely as the config file gets grabbed okay, so the update must be something else entirely, but I don't know much about these things.

Ta for any info,

DeadKenny · 03-08-2004, 10:29

Upgraded to 1.5Mbps here

Woking. Motorolla Surfboard 4100.

Needed a modem reboot.

I think all the standalone modems are supported as they are capable of going to much higher speeds (some go up to 30Mbps!). It's only some Set Top Boxes that are unsupported (due to problems going above 1Mbps) and thus need replacing.

mIPS · 03-08-2004, 10:31

Does anyone know if the Luton area has been upgraded yet. I have been checking everyday and nothing as yet.

Neil · 03-08-2004, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mIPS

Does anyone know if the Luton area has been upgraded yet. I have been checking everyday and nothing as yet.

Have you rebooted your modem yet, or checked via the postcode checker when you are due to be upgraded?

to the site btw.

mIPS · 03-08-2004, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil

Have you rebooted your modem yet, or checked via the postcode checker when you are due to be upgraded?

to the site btw.

Thanks,

I have rebooted the modem this morning, but nothing as yet...

I have checked the postcode and it says September, but judging by users in this thread it doesn't seem very accurate...

Neil · 03-08-2004, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mIPS

Thanks,

I have rebooted the modem this morning, but nothing as yet...

I have checked the postcode and it says September, but judging by users in this thread it doesn't seem very accurate...

It has been wildly inaccurate for some people yes, but it looks like it may well be accurate for you!

Either way-it's coming, so be patient (I thought parts of Bedfordshire were being trialled for the upgrades early, but perhaps someone like BBKing can shed some more light on it?)

Thorny · 03-08-2004, 10:54

Northampton has been upgraded.
Just running a proper speed test now.

quicker upgrade than I expected

ynwa · 03-08-2004, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fureh

Belfast proxy is dead ;P

change to another and you'll be fine. I did and I'm motoring along now at 1500kbps.

Skipped over this thread so quickly I missed the cache talk lol

Thats why i was having problems then. Anyone know if this has been resolved?

tomjleeds · 03-08-2004, 11:33

I'm in Leeds (Bromley) and am now up to 750k

The connection died early this morning, with the modem-connection light on the STB not showing. It connected surprisingly quickly after a reboot and after different test I can confirm the upgrade

marcstamper · 03-08-2004, 11:40

The Andover (Hampshire) area has recevied the upgrade.

Rebboted my CM last night and i now have 1.5Mb!

Yeah!!

Steve007 · 03-08-2004, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil

Have you rebooted your modem yet, or checked via the postcode checker when you are due to be upgraded?

to the site btw.

Do you have a link so I can find out when my area is due to be be upgraded? (I'm also in Luton)

Thanks

DarkFX · 03-08-2004, 11:51

I forgot all about this happening then I looked at bit torrent last night and it was steaming along at 175KB/s

1st 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec

Leeds area.

hawkseye000 · 03-08-2004, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by fragless

Just tried rebooting again, and nothing....

Your Connection is currently:
1000.40 kbps
which equates to 125.05 Kb/s

ahh well will have to keep checking

Darwen, Lancs.

Heh, i'm in blackburn and still on 150k...
I wouldn't be surprised if they did Blackburn with Darwen at the same time. im on stb by the way

purenuman · 03-08-2004, 12:25

Tue, 3 Aug 2004 11:21:12 UTC
1st 128K took 711 ms = 184349 Bytes/sec = approx 1534 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 721 ms = 181792 Bytes/sec = approx 1513 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 721 ms = 181792 Bytes/sec = approx 1513 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 711 ms = 115890 Bytes/sec = approx 1534 kbits/sec

S Manchester.... (Stret)

mcfc2134 · 03-08-2004, 13:03

I live in Derby with a 600k SACM connection, not been at home since Sat, can anybody tell me if Derby has been upgraded please?

Thanks. I'll be back home later tonight so hopefully it shall be done!!