98XT Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 NTL have previously said that the cable modem network speeds will be increased on August 1st. Can anyone in the UK confirm/deny/elaborate on this? Sure would be nice to wake up tomorrow to 1.5Mb. :yes: -- Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 I'm on ntl broadband ( 1mb ) have you got a link to that info about them upgrading ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiGhTfast Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 NTL have previously said that the cable modem network speeds will be increased on August 1st. Can anyone in the UK confirm/deny/elaborate on this? Sure would be nice to wake up tomorrow to 1.5Mb. :yes: -- Thanks! i very much doubt this would happen nationaly on a sunday because if something goes wrong the cs wont be able to cope with the demand, i think they are doing area by area and a few manchester towns are already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 That is true :) SACM (Stand Alone Cable Modem) 150/600/1 Meg Start 1st August STB (Set Top Box) 150/600 Start 1st August 1 Meg Start 1st September The Bromley platform is ready to handle the upgrades, however there are some Langley areas that require some work, this being the case, the dates may slip slightly, whilst the network is brought up to speed. A summary of the current and what the new upgraded speeds will be, are as follows:- * ntl 150Kbps increases to 300Kbps * ntl 600Kbps increases to 750Kbps * ntl 1Mbps increases to 1.5Mbps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex. Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Cool! Any news on the Berkshire Region? I could use the extra bandwidth :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Look here: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/74/ntl...-upgrades-begin It also links to a thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomizer Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted July 31, 2004 Veteran Share Posted July 31, 2004 i wish i could get broadband...lol...but cool over the news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conaire04 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 No speed increase, in Belfast yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 None here yet, i think i might shut down my computer, and take the wires out the back of my modem, plug them back in and turn it back on, see if theres an increase :p Has anybody got an increase yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conaire04 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I am now on 300k, in the Belfast area. Forced a reboot and had a 300k connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadite66 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 i've been upgraded to 1.5mb in great yarmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenNT Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 now 1.5Mb in Farnborough, Hampshire :) Mon, 2 Aug 2004 06:57:18 UTC 1st 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec 2nd 128K took 719 ms = 182298 Bytes/sec = approx 1517 kbits/sec 3rd 128K took 718 ms = 182552 Bytes/sec = approx 1519 kbits/sec 4th 128K took 703 ms = 186447 Bytes/sec = approx 1551 kbits/sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk Reviews Posted August 2, 2004 Reviews Share Posted August 2, 2004 YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himal00 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I just done a speed test and im gettin 250k. Does that mean ive been upgraded?? Thanx!! How did you force reboot Conaire04?? Thanx!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenNT Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 On the back of the modem there maybe a little hole that is marked reset and you need a paper clip to reset it (this is based on my Motorola SB4100 modem) or you can unplug the modem for 5-10 seconds and power it back up, that should do the trick. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_uk Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 just unplugged mine and plugged it back in. so at least some part of glasgow has been upgraded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk Reviews Posted August 2, 2004 Reviews Share Posted August 2, 2004 i didnt even need to unplug modem or anything, same IP too, just automatic speed boost :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesp Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Just unplugged my set-top box and plugged it back in. 90kbps! :D I'm in Leeds, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 No speed increase in Swindon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Tutty Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 STB (Set Top Box)150/600 Start 1st August 1 Meg Start 1st September aawwww no fair i have to wait untill september :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Just unplugged my set-top box and plugged it back in. 90kbps! :DI'm in Leeds, by the way. Is that 750k your on now? I still dont think ive been upgraded yet :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieFly Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 1.5 upgrade on dedicated modem complete in leeds. NTL sent reboot command overnight last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 if you haven't been upgraded yet try rebooting your modem/set top box as not all have been forced rebooted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I just did like 5 minutes ago, i dont think ive had the upgrade yet. What speed in kbps are people on the 750k getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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