[TriLUG] Spectrum vs AT&T

[Chris via TriLUG]

I don’t live out that way anymore, but I switched from spectrum to AT&T while we were out there.  I never had a problem with the 300Mb fiber we had for the time we were out there.  The connection consistently speed tested at ~370Mbps in both directions.

The setup took a bit more work though, because their gateway has a certificate for authentication, so I had to turn off wireless broadcasting on their gateway and turn on what they called DMZ+ mode to pass all traffic to my router of choice.  I think I saw recently there may be a more seamless way to user your own router now.

If AT&T offers fiber in my me neck of the woods (it’s around in other neighborhoods and I think they buried some more over the summer), I will probably switch back, and one again leave Spectrum.

I can’t speak to U-Verse, other than to say my in-laws have it and like it, because we cut the cord a long time ago.

Chris Bickhaus

> On Jan 16, 2020, at 12:20 PM, David Both via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
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> I have spectrum at 300Mb but am currently having lots of problems with dropouts at all times of day. 1st level support just replaced connectors and checked signal levels. Part of the problem is that, even though I have business class service, it uses the same coax that the neighbor kids stream videos and play games. Most of my problems are during times that this would be taking place but not all.
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> I need to know your thoughts about switching to AT&T fiber and possibly U-verse for TV . Please help! ;-)
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> Thanks!
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