[Cable] DOCSIS 2 - No longer allowed at all?
I checked the site, seems like even DOCSIS 2 is no longer allowed even on the 6Mbps plan?
View ArticleChoosing DOCSIS3 modem for Quebec vCable
I've been happily using a SB5101 for the last few years but it's time I upgrade my plan, I'm looking at the 15 up/10 down. This means I'll have to upgrade my modem and I'm looking to buy. There are 3...
View Article[DSL] Unable to connect pppoe in bridge mode with my router
Hi, I've just get connected today. I'm trying to set up my modem in bridge mode and setting my router to connect in pppoe. I'd done the bridge mode setting with the how to page from the teksavvy's help...
View Article[TekTalk] Port Forwarding Assistance
I have my setup properly but I am just needing some help configuring the port forwarding on my TP-Link N600 router since TSI cannot give assistance in this matter. The ports I need to forward are...
View Article[DSL] Anyone in Edmonton using TekSavvy DSL?
My internet usage is primarily Netflix. I am currently on Shaw, but I want to switch to DSL for the more steady throughput during peak hours. When I did a test download at my neighbor's (Telus), it is...
View Article[DSL] Understanding and setting up VDSL in a condo
Hey guys, I just moved into a condo in Toronto along Front Street. I gave TekSavvy a call and they said their DSL 15/10 package is available at my place. The tech said I need to pay the following: 1)...
View Article[Cable] High latency different routers*
Once again, hoping the community can shed light on the matter because I know their agents can't. I am periodically experiencing 2-3k ms ping (via cmd ping test) during random times of the day (so no,...
View Article[Cable] cable out in Scarborough
Cable internet seems to be out in Scarborough for me. Been offline for about 10mins. All modem lights are on.
View ArticleBridged ZyXel 1432
Quick question that the manual (and Google) didn't seem to answer, When the ZyXel modem/gateway is bridged, will all the Ethernet ports work? Or only one, just Port1 for example? -- Yes, I am not...
View Article[DSL] Why does SNR on DSL line drop overnight?
I have been monitoring my DSL line for several months now using the DSLSTATS program. Though I use Teksavvy, the DSL line is provided by Bell. I notice that starting around 6:00pm the SNR begins to...
View ArticleBad net since 3/21 - still not fixed
So while I understand this may not be Teksavvy's fault directly what I do find fault in is the kind of shrug the shoulders attitude of "we're doing what we can". I've had shit downstream stats since...
View Article[Cable] Weird slow cable for almost a month with unhelpful support
I'm in downtown Toronto and I've had slow cable since March 16th. I'm on the 35 Mbps plan. - Download is 5.8 Mbps at best and often below 2 Mbps - Upload is 0.01 Mbps - Ping anywhere from 20 ms to...
View ArticleReplacing aerial pole-->demarc twisted pair
So a friend is presently renovating an old house. It will soon be time to arrange for his TSI service to be transferred over from the current residence to the new house. He's presently on cable but I'm...
View Article[DSL] Mississauga 25/10 upload speed dropped significantly
I had 25/10 service activated before new year, I had constantly got 10+ upload. But noticed since yesterday my upload speed dropped significantly to 6 ~ 7. I am in Mississauga, just wondering if anyone...
View ArticlePostal Code Locator on website is broken
It's been broken for months, and it's kind of getting annoying. I put in my postal code V5Z 2B6 and it says that service is not in my area. When I called to set up my service, the sales person said...
View Article[TekTalk] TekTalk's basic 911 / e911
Would anyone know if there are any plans in the near , future for TekTalk to go from basic to e911?
View Article[Cable] Most reliable Cable modem for TekSavvy?
I would like something fairly cheap without wireless because I have a router. DSL with 25mbps will not available in my area until July according to Bell. Right now I live in Toronto and Rogers is very...
View Article[DSL] Bliss
I can be fairly critical person as I'm sure any regulars here can attest to but I am finally in a blissful state when it comes to my modem. The SmartRG is smoking fast compared to the Sagemcom and has...
View Article[DSL] Optimal DSL modem to use for Telus West
I've been waiting a while to upgrade my 6Mbps profile until the upload speeds were increased for us Telus guys out West and it looks like it might be sorted out. I've read a few discussions on modems...
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