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Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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Annabelle,
Are you talking about
downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your
computer's hard drive? If this is the case, then your download
speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you
have. If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file
from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow
Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom
provider. I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test
sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual
Internet download speed. Both sites are completely accessible
with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your
real world download speed. If your download speed measures less
than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and
the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for
high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom
provider, if available. High speed Internet service usually
starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large
files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking
15 minutes or longer. A number of other factors can affect
Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual
download speed first before determining which steps to take to
increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan
Morison wrote:
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Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a
hard drive, it says the download speed is something like
141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes
16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it
downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom
drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable
of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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Hey Gerald!
I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?
On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:
Annabelle,
Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive? If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have. If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider. I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed. Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed. If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available. High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer. A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take to increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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If it takes up to 20
minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your
computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the
age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as
your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property
manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it
is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either
speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet
download speed before you speak to your property manager. If
you are locked into the Internet service provided by the
building management, there is probably little you can do to
improve it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan
Morison wrote:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
Hey Gerald!
I get my Internet connection from an
ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by
a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in
which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is
a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected
is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin'
on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one
hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually
results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are
there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's
the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it
cost to purchase one?
Annabelle,
Are you talking about downloading files from a web site
such as BARD to your computer's hard drive? If this is the
case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type
of Internet service you have. If it is taking about 15
minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your
hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet
connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom
provider. I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test
sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your
actual Internet download speed. Both sites are completely
accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better
idea of your real world download speed. If your download
speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow
Internet connection, and the only way to improve it
significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet
service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if
available. High speed Internet service usually starts at
about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will
download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15
minutes or longer. A number of other factors can affect
Internet download speed, but it is important to know your
actual download speed first before determining which steps
to take to increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle
Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a
hard drive, it says the download speed is something like
141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims
takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase
speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my
DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at
2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm
confused! 😕
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The service my apartment complex uses is provided by Centurylink.
On 08/09/2022 5:54 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:
If it takes up to 20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property manager. If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can do to improve it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Gerald!
I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?
Annabelle,
Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive? If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have. If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider. I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed. Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed. If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available. High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer. A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take to increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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Yeah, if it is a free service in the apartment, the
building may be saving money by going with a slower service.
That doesn't mean you can't get another faster
service.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it
Possible?
If it takes up to 20 minutes to
transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice
versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a
slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your
property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high
speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get
an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property
manager. If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the
building management, there is probably little you can do to improve
it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison
wrote:
Hey Gerald!
I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on
my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main
headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm
sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router
is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin'
on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive,
for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes
20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out
there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much
would it cost to purchase one?
Annabelle,
Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as
BARD to your computer's hard drive? If this is the case, then your
download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you
have. If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a
web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet
connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider. I suggest
visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or
fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed. Both sites
are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better
idea of your real world download speed. If your download speed
measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection,
and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high
speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if
available. High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100
mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of
seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer. A number of other
factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your
actual download speed first before determining which steps to take to
increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison
wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it
says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB,
which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to
increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK
DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a
burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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Annabelle
curious! You mention that the complex is CenturyLink; but your email
address is from a competing company, Comcast.
And, oh yes, CenturyLink offers some low cost plan which probably explains
your situation which the complex is using.
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Annabelle,
Do you run disk cleanup and disk defragmenter? These programs might
get rid of things on your hard drive that are compromising your
speed.
Worth a try.
Pat ByrneAt 04:17 AM 8/9/2022, you wrote:
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Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is
something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims
takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it
downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems
to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X.
Now I'm confused! 😕
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Disk defragmentation has been done automatically under Windows since Windows 7, I believe, it may have been 8. Cleanup, however, is not. You are not ever going to get faster CD rip speed because the limiting factors are either the CD-R itself (they do have rated write speeds), the optical drive, or a combination of the two. While you might get some change by using a "faster" CD-R, the ultimate limit of the optical drive is not going to change unless you were to get a different optical drive, and I don't know of any ultra-speed optical drives. As a class the optical drive is a rapidly dying breed (much to my personal chagrin). And when it comes to download speeds you have to think of the process like water flowing through pipes. The smallest pipe in the sequence of flow is going to be your limiter, and very often that smallest pipe is at a place over which you have zero control. My partner frequently complains about a given website being slow, and my response is always, "How are the other ones you're looking at behaving?" You can have lightning speed for a great many things, but one sluggish site because something is going on either at their end, or somewhere in the data pipeline that currently exists between them and you. The difference between data pipelines and real pipelines is that the potential for the pipeline to change over hours or days for a data pipeline is the norm. --
Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044
Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete. If you’re alive, it isn’t.
~ Lauren Bacall
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I once had all three services with Comcast, which I wish I still had, but I had to downgrade to just their phone service, as the price of all three is more than I pay in rent for my apartment!
On 08/09/2022 6:17 AM Glenn / Lenny <glenn@...> wrote:
Yeah, if it is a free service in the apartment, the building may be saving money by going with a slower service.
That doesn't mean you can't get another faster service.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it Possible?
If it takes up to 20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property manager. If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can do to improve it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Gerald!
I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?
Annabelle,
Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive? If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have. If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider. I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed. Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed. If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available. High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer. A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take to increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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This is because I've been a customer with Comcast and have had this email address since 2002. I once had all three services (Internet, TV, and Phone), but had to downgrade to just their phone service while still retaining my email address, as all three were costing me more than I pay in rent each month!
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On 08/09/2022 6:43 AM Mike Pietruk <pietruk@...> wrote:
Annabelle
curious! You mention that the complex is CenturyLink; but your email
address is from a competing company, Comcast.
And, oh yes, CenturyLink offers some low cost plan which probably explains
your situation which the complex is using.
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I don't know what just high speed Internet costs
where you are, but here, you can get just Internet for about 60 dollars a
month.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it
Possible?
I
once had all three services with Comcast, which I wish I still had, but I had to
downgrade to just their phone service, as the price of all three is more than I
pay in rent for my apartment!
On 08/09/2022 6:17 AM Glenn / Lenny < glenn@...> wrote:
Yeah, if it is a free
service in the apartment, the building may be saving money by going with a
slower service.
That doesn't mean you
can't get another faster service.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it
Possible?
If it takes up to
20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's
SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which
may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find
out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and
whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net
or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you
speak to your property manager. If you are locked into the Internet
service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can
do to improve it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:
Hey Gerald!
I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack
on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main
headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office,
I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the
router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager
what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one
hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5,
10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid
state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be
stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?
Annabelle,
Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to
your computer's hard drive? If this is the case, then your download
speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have. If
it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to
your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely
DSL from your local telecom provider. I suggest visiting one of the
Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure
your actual Internet download speed. Both sites are completely
accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your
real world download speed. If your download speed measures less than
10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to
improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet
service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.
High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days,
which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather
than taking 15 minutes or longer. A number of other factors can
affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual
download speed first before determining which steps to take to
increase it.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison
wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it
says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB,
which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to
increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my
DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's
capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕
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Yes I do run both those programs.
On 08/09/2022 6:53 AM Pat Byrne <k9jau@...> wrote:
Annabelle,
Do you run disk cleanup and disk defragmenter? These programs might get rid of things on your hard drive that are compromising your speed.
Worth a try.
Pat ByrneAt 04:17 AM 8/9/2022, you wrote:
Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! ð
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As an aside, and particularly in this age of 4G LTE and 5G speeds, many people do not realize that their cell plans may include a very significant monthly amount of high-speed mobile hotspot data. My plan from T-Mobile gives the household 20 GB per line of high-speed mobile hotspot data, and unlimited high-speed on the phones themselves. Even if we exhaust that, data is just slower but remains unlimited for the hotspot. I have no other internet service than through the phones. Our computers connect to the internet through the hotspots, as do several IoT devices as well. It's a viable option for many and one you may already have, but not realize it. If you're trying to conserve cash, check what your mobile phone's data plan gives you, then if you have a decent amount of data, or unlimited, try connecting your devices via the hotspot to see how well it works (or doesn't) in your location. --
Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044
Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete. If you’re alive, it isn’t.
~ Lauren Bacall
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Wow I so miss comcast I love their talking set top box.
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-----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Annabelle Susan Morison Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 9:49 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it Possible? This is because I've been a customer with Comcast and have had this email address since 2002. I once had all three services (Internet, TV, and Phone), but had to downgrade to just their phone service while still retaining my email address, as all three were costing me more than I pay in rent each month! On 08/09/2022 6:43 AM Mike Pietruk <pietruk@...> wrote:
Annabelle
curious! You mention that the complex is CenturyLink; but your email
address is from a competing company, Comcast.
And, oh yes, CenturyLink offers some low cost plan which probably
explains your situation which the complex is using.
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I don't have any cell phones, just a landline.
On 08/09/2022 8:56 AM Brian Vogel <britechguy@...> wrote:
As an aside, and particularly in this age of 4G LTE and 5G speeds, many people do not realize that their cell plans may include a very significant monthly amount of high-speed mobile hotspot data. My plan from T-Mobile gives the household 20 GB per line of high-speed mobile hotspot data, and unlimited high-speed on the phones themselves. Even if we exhaust that, data is just slower but remains unlimited for the hotspot.
I have no other internet service than through the phones. Our computers connect to the internet through the hotspots, as do several IoT devices as well. It's a viable option for many and one you may already have, but not realize it. If you're trying to conserve cash, check what your mobile phone's data plan gives you, then if you have a decent amount of data, or unlimited, try connecting your devices via the hotspot to see how well it works (or doesn't) in your location.
--
Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044
Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete. If you’re alive, it isn’t.
~ Lauren Bacall
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I actually have my own modem, as the one from Comcast was making my phone service $70.10! Most of that price was modem rental fees! Isn't that ridiculous?
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On 08/09/2022 8:56 AM james hooper <rockiesfan296@...> wrote:
Wow I so miss comcast I love their talking set top box.
-----Original Message-----
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Annabelle Susan Morison
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 9:49 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it Possible?
This is because I've been a customer with Comcast and have had this email address since 2002. I once had all three services (Internet, TV, and Phone), but had to downgrade to just their phone service while still retaining my email address, as all three were costing me more than I pay in rent each month!
On 08/09/2022 6:43 AM Mike Pietruk <pietruk@...> wrote:
Annabelle
curious! You mention that the complex is CenturyLink; but your email
address is from a competing company, Comcast.
And, oh yes, CenturyLink offers some low cost plan which probably
explains your situation which the complex is using.
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Annabelle,
You can still contact Verizon or another major
phone company and get a hotspot for your Internet.
It may be like 30 or so a month.
They will give you a modem of sorts that connects
to wireless Internet, like a cell phone does.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it
Possible?
I
don't have any cell phones, just a landline.
As an aside, and particularly in this age of 4G LTE and 5G
speeds, many people do not realize that their cell plans may include a very
significant monthly amount of high-speed mobile hotspot data. My plan
from T-Mobile gives the household 20 GB per line of high-speed mobile hotspot
data, and unlimited high-speed on the phones themselves. Even if we
exhaust that, data is just slower but remains unlimited for the hotspot.
I have no other internet service than through the phones. Our
computers connect to the internet through the hotspots, as do several IoT
devices as well. It's a viable option for many and one you may already
have, but not realize it. If you're trying to conserve cash, check what
your mobile phone's data plan gives you, then if you have a decent amount of
data, or unlimited, try connecting your devices via the hotspot to see how
well it works (or doesn't) in your location.
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No, it's not
ridiculous. In order to have VOIP land line phone service, you
must also have Internet service. So in essence, you were paying
for both services with Comcast. I pay $75 a month for my
Spectrum Internet service which includes the modem, plus another
$15 a month for their VOIP phone service, plus $15 a month for
unlimited talk on my Link 2 flip phone with Consumer Cellular.
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 12:09 PM, Annabelle Susan
Morison wrote:
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I actually have my own modem, as the one from Comcast was making my phone service $70.10! Most of that price was modem rental fees! Isn't that ridiculous?
On 08/09/2022 8:56 AM james hooper <rockiesfan296@...> wrote:
Wow I so miss comcast I love their talking set top box.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Annabelle Susan Morison
Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 9:49 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it Possible?
This is because I've been a customer with Comcast and have had this email address since 2002. I once had all three services (Internet, TV, and Phone), but had to downgrade to just their phone service while still retaining my email address, as all three were costing me more than I pay in rent each month!
On 08/09/2022 6:43 AM Mike Pietruk <pietruk@...> wrote:
Annabelle
curious! You mention that the complex is CenturyLink; but your email
address is from a competing company, Comcast.
And, oh yes, CenturyLink offers some low cost plan which probably
explains your situation which the complex is using.
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No she can't. I went
through all this last month when I was forced to switch from
Verizon copper wire land line service, which they are shutting
off forever to my apartment building on August 17, to Spectrum
VOIP phone service. I inquired about Verizon's Voice Connect
service as an alternative, which uses wireless hot spots to
provide land line service, but was told that it is no longer
available because it only worked with their old 3G wireless
network and does not work with their upgraded 5G network. The
only Verizon option for Internet and land line phone service
that is now available is FIOS, but only if the landlord or
property manager allows them to wire the building for it, which
my landlord was unwilling to do because he has had a
long-standing, and lucrative sweetheart arrangement with
Spectrum that he is not about to give up. So now I have a
Spectrum triple play bundle of basic cable TV, Internet, and
VOIP phone service, for which my total monthly bill is about
$200, which seems to go up every few months. Yikes!!!
Gerald
On 8/9/2022 12:18 PM, Glenn / Lenny
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Annabelle,
You can still contact Verizon or another major phone company
and get a hotspot for your Internet.
It may be like 30 or so a month.
They will give you a modem of sorts that connects to wireless
Internet, like a cell phone does.
Glenn
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Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is
it Possible?
I don't have any cell phones, just a landline.
As an aside, and particularly in this age of 4G LTE and 5G
speeds, many people do not realize that their cell plans may
include a very significant monthly amount of high-speed mobile
hotspot data. My plan from T-Mobile gives the household 20 GB
per line of high-speed mobile hotspot data, and unlimited
high-speed on the phones themselves. Even if we exhaust that,
data is just slower but remains unlimited for the hotspot.
I have no other internet service than through the phones. Our
computers connect to the internet through the hotspots, as do
several IoT devices as well. It's a viable option for many and
one you may already have, but not realize it. If you're trying
to conserve cash, check what your mobile phone's data plan gives
you, then if you have a decent amount of data, or unlimited, try
connecting your devices via the hotspot to see how well it works
(or doesn't) in your location.
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Brian - Windows
10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044
Here is a test to
find out whether your mission in life is complete. If
you’re alive, it isn’t.
~ Lauren Bacall
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