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  • #1
    acegunnr
    • Oct 2005
    • 2334

    Charter Cable Internet -DOCSIS 3.0

    Anyone here have Charter Cable Internet?

    Looks like they are going to DOCSIS 3.0 with downloads to 100Mb and uploads to 5Mb. Pricing looks pretty decent also.

    Charter Cable boosts downloads to 100Mbps, keeps uploads limited to a modest 5Mbps
    http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/charter-cable-boosts-downloads-to-100mbps-keeps-uploads-limited/
    Good news Charter customers, you're getting a speed bump! The DOCSIS 3.0-based cable service is boosting both download and upload speeds across all tiers of its service -- starting at the bottom with its Express package, which will be a 15 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up offering from now on. The "flagship" Plus level is getting its rates almost doubled from 18 Mbps down and 2 Mbps up to 30 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up, offering you plenty of bandwidth for streaming, torrenting and browsing all at the same time. The fastest connection is getting not just a new speed (100 Mbps down), but a new name -- Ultra 100. Sadly, your $60 a month for the big bits doesn't get you particularly blazing upload speeds. Charter's tops out at a pretty modest 5 Mbps up. Check out the PR after the break for a few more details.


    Any feedbacks or comments on how to get the best deal possible? I don't want the TV just the internet.
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    • #2
      akjunkie
      CGN/CGSSA Contributor - Lifetime
      CGN Contributor - Lifetime
      • Jan 2005
      • 3484
      I just signed up for Charter Internet. Cable man should be here this weekend.

      Got the "Special" off their website.

      Internet Express was $20 for 12MBPS or $30 for 18MBPS.
      Rent for Modem was $7/month or $10 for Moden/Wireless router OR Buy your own.

      Cable man called me today to verify install time.
      He mentioned starting Jan 1, they will have 2 speeds only.
      15MPBS @ $20 and 30MPBS @ $30.

      This is on a 12month contract.

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        • #3
          smird
          CGN/CGSSA Contributor
          CGN Contributor
          • May 2009
          • 8296
          Thanks, for the heads up. I'll definitely be on this

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            • #4
              Antihero47
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2009
              • 1312
              I had charter 25/2 and tried out the 60/5. Charter always worked great for me.

              Now I'm on time warner at my new house... ugh stuck at 20/2.

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                • #5
                  pbsmind
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 527
                  Originally posted by akjunkie
                  I just signed up for Charter Internet. Cable man should be here this weekend.

                  Got the "Special" off their website.

                  Internet Express was $20 for 12MBPS or $30 for 18MBPS.
                  Rent for Modem was $7/month or $10 for Moden/Wireless router OR Buy your own.

                  Cable man called me today to verify install time.
                  He mentioned starting Jan 1, they will have 2 speeds only.
                  15MPBS @ $20 and 30MPBS @ $30.

                  This is on a 12month contract.
                  Those are good deals compared to what I'm paying for charter internet. What's the prices after the promo is over?
                  "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot

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                    • #6
                      Ricky-Ray
                      Veteran Member
                      • Jan 2010
                      • 3161
                      I've been using Charter Internet since 2002. Speeds have been pretty good overall and pretty reliable. I have TV, internet and phone all tied with Charter at my home and just internet and TV at my parents.
                      Ray

                      "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you." - Randy Paush, Carnegie Mellon University

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                        • #7
                          hcbr
                          Veteran Member
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 4733
                          argghhh.. wish we got those speeds on time warner, TW only has that Wideband 50+ , which is frackin expensive!

                          Ugh wish I was a charter customer now :P
                          Be the change that you wish to see in the world.Mahatma Gandhi

                          "A bullet sounds the same in every language..."
                          ― Stewie Griffin (Family Guy Episode: Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story 2005)

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                            • #8
                              stormy_clothing
                              Banned
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 2809
                              Originally posted by pbsmind
                              Those are good deals compared to what I'm paying for charter internet. What's the prices after the promo is over?
                              do like I do when the promo is over call them and they will renew it.

                              The only thing I hates is having to drop 120 for a new wireless modem, but not as much as I hate paying 7 bux a month to rent one from them so I did anyway.

                              Oh and living in Rancho kinda sucks too because they arent using the local Verizon switch they are using the one in victorville which has intermittent connection issues when it's really hot out.
                              Last edited by stormy_clothing; 12-13-2011, 4:11 PM.

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                                • #9
                                  2shotjoe
                                  CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                                  CGN Contributor
                                  • Feb 2011
                                  • 26408
                                  i'm jelly, stuck with comcast and its 115.00 for just 50mb.....the 100mb is out of the question.
                                  Originally posted by Kestryll
                                  ..you're kind of a sad excuse for an attorney...
                                  Originally posted by Libertarian777
                                  ...Don't pick either side....

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                                    • #10
                                      acegunnr
                                      • Oct 2005
                                      • 2334
                                      Got my cable modem service in today. Bought a Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 modem at Best Buy for $84. Paying Charter $34.99 for 24 months, $50 for new installation.

                                      Results:

                                      http://www.speedtest.net/result/1691731115.png


                                      Happy so far!

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