Eircom 2Mb lines

axer

Hi,
Does anyone know approx how long Eircom have been offering 2Mb lines for the 55 euro a month package?

Thanks,
Noel.

snappieT

2nd April from 10PM

But there was always a plus package, it only got boosted to 2Mb then.

garthv

about 2/3 weeks now

snappieT

Little behind on the accuracy there GaRth!

axer

Am on the 2Mb package connecting at 864 downstream and 128 upstream. Downloads at 80KB/sec
IrishIspTest.com -> Upload @ 103Kb/Sec Download @ 725Kb/Sec
Cnet.com -> Download @ 377.6Kb/Sec

EDIT: supposed to be on the 2Mb package...

snappieT

Wow that is horrible.

I'm not on eircom, so I don't know exactly how to do this, but can you get into the stats of the modem and post your Line Attentuation & Relative Line Capacity (along with the signal to noise ratio)

Is the modem plugged into the main phone socket or some shítty extension?

.snapscan

MorningStar

axer wrote:

Hi,
Does anyone know approx how long Eircom have been offering 2Mb lines for the 55 euro a month package?

Thanks,
Noel.

Smart telecom are offering 2Mb for €35 which includes line rental. If you sign up early the offer free lifetime line rental. Waiting for it to be active but I have signed up. Anybody got details on it's performance

axer

snapscan1212p wrote:

Wow that is horrible.

I'm not on eircom, so I don't know exactly how to do this, but can you get into the stats of the modem and post your Line Attentuation & Relative Line Capacity (along with the signal to noise ratio)
.snapscan

Downstream Upstream

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SNR Margin: 12.92 20.00 dB
Line Attenuation: 36.24 22.00 dB
Output Power: 17.14 11.97 dB
Errored Seconds: 0 0
Loss of Signal: 0 0
Loss of Frame: 0 0
CRC Errors: 0 0
Data Rate: 864 128
ATM port status : Up
Rx data rate (bps) : 864
Tx data rate (bps) : 128

snapscan1212p wrote:

Is the modem plugged into the main phone socket or some shítty extension?
.snapscan

No, it has a direct line. I think they never upgraded me to 2Mb. Contacted them but since tuesday their net contractors (CityWest) are investigating the problem.

ThatBloke

They've only put 60 people onto the Smart system, they've 26,000 people signed up but apparently Eircom are playing silly buggers with them.

Gonzo

im on eircom 2mb and the line is seriously fast, 215k/sec most of the time and pings of 25ms to ireland and 30ms to uk.

axer

I am still fighting with eircom. I am paying 45euro a month for a 2MB line with them because i took up an offer at the beginning for 10 euro off each month, but they seem to have "forgotten" to put me on 2MB. Of course they have to get citywest to test it etc. But am sick of waiting. Connection speed showing on my router is now 832Kb downstream & 128Kb upstream.

bonzai bob

what's the deal with this? i'm on Eircom BB, do i have to ring and subscribe or is my connection automatically upgraded? I haven't noticed any speed changes when browsing.

axer

check your router (go to expert mode) and it will tell you your connection speed or go to www.irishisptest.com They were supposed to upgrade automatically but have obviously missed me or else my line cant handle it. Apparently they are still investigating mine......