Computer Tech, Gaming & Electronics THIS SPACE OPEN FOR ADVERTISEMENT. YOU SHOULD BE ADVERTISING HERE!
Silicon Valley.
Tips & tricks, tech support, home theatre, online gaming, reviews, latest news... |
 | 
03-13-2013, 04:39 PM
|
#1 | | Snapping away
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,920
Thanked 97 Times in 84 Posts
| Optik/HS50 vs BB50
Does anyone have experience with more so the Telus side of things? I have BB50 and I can sustain 47-49mpbs all the time but it's $75/mo+tax. Telus is offering $45/mo+tax for the first 6 months. I was on chat and they offer it at the address I'm at, but they weren't too helpful in telling me if there is saturation in the area. If you have been on Telus' website, it says 50 is actually 20-50. Shaw was pretty open about saturation issues when I asked them about it at multiple addresses I've been at. Any input would be appreciated.
| 
|  | |
03-13-2013, 06:16 PM
|
#2 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: vancouver
Posts: 5,987
Thanked 1,379 Times in 478 Posts
|
telus has 50mbps internet? i can't find it on the website
| |
| | |
03-13-2013, 07:20 PM
|
#3 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 3,144
Thanked 1,843 Times in 553 Posts
|
Only available in certain areas, and it uses pair bonding.
__________________
nns | |
| | |
03-13-2013, 08:02 PM
|
#4 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 540
Thanked 1,146 Times in 121 Posts
|
Telus will not give you 50MB if it needs bonding, it is possible on one pair with vdsl2+. I am using Telus 50mb at my place which is GPON *real fiber to the suite* and copper with one pair at my parents place.. If Telus is installed properly you will never see a drop in speed because you are on your on port.. most likely get a higher speed actually. 10mb upload FTW 
just ran this a few mins ago
Last edited by GC8; 03-13-2013 at 08:08 PM.
| |
| | |
03-13-2013, 09:17 PM
|
#5 | | Snapping away
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,920
Thanked 97 Times in 84 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by GC8  Telus will not give you 50MB if it needs bonding, it is possible on one pair with vdsl2+. I am using Telus 50mb at my place which is GPON *real fiber to the suite* and copper with one pair at my parents place.. If Telus is installed properly you will never see a drop in speed because you are on your on port.. most likely get a higher speed actually. 10mb upload FTW
just ran this a few mins ago | That's sweet! Are they able to provide me with this information prior to install? The CSR and tech person I was chatting with was of almost no help.
| |
| | |
03-13-2013, 09:46 PM
|
#6 | | MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: vancouver
Posts: 5,848
Thanked 3,511 Times in 1,156 Posts
|
TELUS 50MBPS is only available to you if the SAC (Telephone Box: the ugly green colored street boxes) is very near to your house. That is where the internet is added to your phone line 90 percent of the time, due to attenuation only a install/service technician can tell you if you are truly eligible for the service using their test equipment while they are on site.
If you are about 2 blocks away from a SAC you should be eligible. The reason why loop bonding (see below) is not available in bigger concentrated areas is because the amount of (internet) ports are limited per sac box and most are in use.
Loop Bonding (2 copper pairs coming from the SAC box) is only for places where the SAC box is far away from the residence, and will only work in certain situations, and needs an Actiontec V2000 modem. This service is only available in remote areas with less amount of customers because there are ports to spare. One copper pair carries dialtone + internet, the second copper pair carries only internet.
Saturation does not matter with TELUS as each customer is assigned their own port(s). This is different from SHAW as they use a priority based node system.
__________________ Quote: | [03-07, 03:26] Yodamaster - The feeling when you quickly insert without hitting the sides | | |
| | |
03-14-2013, 05:01 PM
|
#7 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 540
Thanked 1,146 Times in 121 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by ddr That's sweet! Are they able to provide me with this information prior to install? The CSR and tech person I was chatting with was of almost no help. |
When you call and ask them they should be able to tell you if its possible.. they have theoretical rates for every address. It is not 100% certain but its a fricken good idea. If you have fiber or etts you forsure can get 50mb and higher once they decide to open it up  | |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:38 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
