[Jonydakiller]

LOL...

The silver box on top is an amplifier ( verified by Shaw tech )

The bottom box is a Telus RAC.

Ok lets end this debate once for all.
Nodes go on poles AND cabinet depends on area of design
When a node is saturated, node gets whats called segment, so node goes to nodeA and nodeB. Each of the segment will get another router card which is 100Gbits I believe hence eases the load on the single node since now you have 2 100Gbit pipeline of internet feeding the same area.
It has a lot more technical stuff that go into them. But yes we need permission from bchydro and telus if we are using their manholes or poles.
I know this because i build them

[TOPEC]

LOL...

The silver box on top is an amplifier ( verified by Shaw tech )

The bottom box is a Telus RAC.

pls watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKBBzAIjPyM

[Aria]

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[ilovebacon]

have you guys read this? Internet & TV Rate Changes - Starting August 1, 2015 - Shaw.ca (http://www.shaw.ca/Customer-Bulletins/August-2015-Internet-TV-Rate-Changes/?intcid=ib-2015-06-03-ticker-home-page-shaw/)

[tinico]

have you guys read this? Internet & TV Rate Changes - Starting August 1, 2015 - Shaw.ca (http://www.shaw.ca/Customer-Bulletins/August-2015-Internet-TV-Rate-Changes/?intcid=ib-2015-06-03-ticker-home-page-shaw/)


Just did, unless this came out today, never heard of that before even-though they say "We are notifying our customers well in advance of the rate changes through their monthly invoice. " been with them since march this year.

Would be nice to know the new prices...

[jeedee]

Just got this in my paper-free bill in my email:

Starting August 1, 2015, the price for your Shaw services will be increasing by $3.00, plus taxes.

I only pay for Shaws internet at $67/month after tax -> going to be $70~ after August 1st :smug:

[StylinRed]

shaw keeps raising rates, it's ridiculous

[Happy]

Just did, unless this came out today, never heard of that before even-though they say "We are notifying our customers well in advance of the rate changes through their monthly invoice. " been with them since march this year.

Would be nice to know the new prices...

it's on everyone's june bill

[mr_chin]

Getting high latency atm, anyone else?

Ping to google.ca and revscene.net are in the 200's.

Gaming are in the 200.

[LP700-4]

Anyone else's down in south van area?

[Bender Unit]

Yes, it was down in South Van Langara area

[tacobell]

anyones internet really slow? i'm getting 1mbs and my ping is like 2000. wtf
PNE area

[JDMDreams]

Hmm would you guys recommend shaw? Or telus? I did a speed test on shaw cable and got like 15 mbs while I got 16 on telus. shaw speed seems to fluctuate a lot but I've seen telus have a lot of cutting out issues. or should I try those cheap tech savy or cik? That my friend recommended but I've read horrible reviews about both

[ilovebacon]

not me but try restarting your router or it could also be spywares

[Mr.Money]

best i recommend if it is spyware is kaspersky internet security

[Eatman]

anyones internet really slow? i'm getting 1mbs and my ping is like 2000. wtf
PNE area

whole day today
it's ridiculous
211 ping and 1.90 mbps

edit:
just called shaw, they said there's a problem with the area, possibly related to the recent storm... no estimates on when situations will improve

[yray]

Anyones modem connection resetting every few minutes in Richmond?

[Recon604]

mines in Vancouver, V6P area. I just called, shaw operator said it might be an equipment acting up on their end. They will send an tech to have a look in the morning.

I suggest you guys giving them a call

[yray]

I'm Richmond... maybe my hello moto modem is crapping out. I'll see what happens tomorrow morning.

[Recon604]

I'm Richmond... maybe my hello moto modem is crapping out. I'll see what happens tomorrow morning.

naw those are reliable, im usin the same one

[jeedee]

slow as fuk right now :fuuuuu:

[yray]

tech coming on tuesday to check my connection :okay:

[EmperorIS]

Killarney area. Anyone Shaw down?

[Gerbs]

^ It's laggy by the DT area lol. Everything taking a long time to load.

[EmperorIS]

Bahhhhhh I don't want to call and ask .... They're going to talk to me about my over usage

[Anjew]

empIS, The tech support agent wont talk to you about usage because the people that would enforce it are another group.

[EmperorIS]

empIS, The tech support agent wont talk to you about usage because the people that would enforce it are another group.

This sounds like a trap :p

[trip]

direct connect
D 58.84
U 3.27

wifi
D 38.59
U 3.42

[EmperorIS]

Omg it's down again

[doritos]

anybody else's internet been really slow the past two weeks? pages take forever to load, downloading takes hours. Speed shows 9 ms ping 57.09 mbps. Every device in the household is affected. Any other company besides Telus that we can switch to? Tired of their bs and prices going up every few months or year.

[EmperorIS]

Any one else dead in Killarney area?

[Fafine]

Mines dead Killarney area

[SpeedStars]

Thought I was the only one, shaw internet died since around 12am here in south van

[cunninglinguist]

I thought my Shaw had issues yesterday. The problem was the stupid Motorola modem/router combo unit. Worked fast with wired ethernet but stupid slow with wifi. I reset the power to it and it works normal again.

[twitchyzero]

yeah internet was down 2 days ago same area
new to shaw, does this shit happen frequently?
comparing to telus it might go down may be once or twice a year but it's usually back online within minutes

[godwin]

They are phasing out all the Motorola modems which are DOCSIS 2.. if you have problems just take the modem ask for swap instead of a tech (much quicker).. I had that problem (needing to power cycle the modem every few hours) I just walked a few blocks down over the Shaw tower, get it swapped to a newer Cisco, problem solved. Apparently there will be another one to replace the Cisco in a month?

If you intend to use your own router function. (For me I rather manage my own internal network, especially I have a more than a few routers bridged to cover the townhouse).. tell them to bridge the modem before adding it to your account.

I thought my Shaw had issues yesterday. The problem was the stupid Motorola modem/router combo unit. Worked fast with wired ethernet but stupid slow with wifi. I reset the power to it and it works normal again.

[twitchyzero]

my exp the last few days:

speeds are complete horseshit after 1am...some times disconnects 5min+
i'm in east van

[TOS'd]

Anyone's modem just cycling the top 4 green lights? Internet has been out for 30 mins or so. Reset modem etc and still cycling. East van.

[vixroar]

Yup, my internet has been down for at least an hour in south van

[Gerbs]

Called them. They said they don't know how long they down for. I need to Internet to do my assignment :(

[TOS'd]

^ on the same boat :(

Do I stay up until it comes back on or not..and the fact that it's an online course I can't even view anything.

[TOS'd]

It's back! Load up your pages before it decides to fail again, haha.

[Gerbs]

we are up

[EndLeSS8]

Switched from Shaw to Telus over 2 months ago, never looked back

ZERO drops of internet connection over the past 2 months, whereas with Shaw I would at least 1 dropped connection about ever day or 2 days

[vixroar]

Internet has been down for the past 2 hours again - 2nd time in 3 nights. So glad I'm switching to Telus in 2 weeks

[TOS'd]

^ I haven't experience a drop all day, south van as well. =/

[Mr.HappySilp]

Anyone having slow internet for the past 30mins or so? Notice internet was super slow. Can't watch youtube or netflix. Speed test won't even start, ping test shows about 20 to 50% packet lose. Power cycle both modem and router still same thing so I went direct to PC same thing. This is around Burnaby central (near BCIT).

[TOS'd]

my internet has been shitting itself for the last 30 mins or so. :(

[underscore]

Mine has been as well, here in Kelowna, but only noticeably for games.

[Manic!]

Shaw is down in Nanaimo including there own office and tech support because they are doing some upgrades.

[Alby]

anyone's Shaw down right now? in the main and 46th area

[FerrariEnzo]

shaw being a bitch tonight... keeps cutting in and out.. called the tech line and they said some parts in the marpole area is being effected... but I live near Starlight Casino... must be in more areas...

[striderblade]

Got a buddy who work for Shaw. If you are affected by down time. This is because they are replacing some node around your area.

[Bender Unit]

anyone's Shaw down right now? in the main and 46th area
:alone: I just live 1 block away

No problem with Shaw.

[Ludepower]

Im sick of Shaw. Maybe because I have basic 15 but that's no excuse why I have buffering issues watching youtube.

Is telus speeds better with their dedicated lines? I wanna make the jump from shaw but I gotta sign a contract to lock in at the low price.

[Eff-1]

My shaw TV has been down all day. Super annoying considering today was the day I decided to stay in. Apparently it's nationwide issue.

[HonestTea]

Shaw TV works for me in Coquitlam

[Jmac]

Works for me in Duncan

[GLOW]

workin in e.van

[trip]

http://www.shaw.ca/updates

[Manic!]

Shaw is down in Nanaimo.

[Ikkaku]

Shaw appears to be down near magee. Hell, my modem had only the power light on at one point lol

[HonestTea]

^Same. Happened twice to me within 30 minutes. Seems fine now.

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

anyone's cable down?

[dvst8]

Shaw internet 150mb down for 80$. Not bad at all

Includes:
• Up to 150 Mbps* download speed
• Up to 15 Mbps* upload speed
• 1 TB / month data transfer∆

Upgrade To Shaw WideOpen Internet | 150 Mbps Speeds, High Speed Internet + 1TB Data (http://shop.shaw.ca/Internet150upgrade?intcid=ib-2016-07-16-internet150-hero1-all-shaw)

[underscore]

How does that 2 year deal work? I'm currently paying $93/month for 50Mbps

[TOPEC]

How does that 2 year deal work? I'm currently paying $93/month for 50Mbps

it's basically a contract, for 2 years. if u agree to stay with them for 2 years and keep internet 150, then u only pay $79/month for a 2 year term, then when the 2 year term ends, u move back to regular price of $135. at that point if there is still the 2 year plan offered, u can resign up a new contract and get $79/month again (if they have not raised the price for contracts after ur initial contract). i believe there is also price guarantee so if during anytime within the 2 year period they decide to raise the price of services, u still remain paying $79 only.

[v_tec]

For those of you that's NOT with Shaw, it's actually
- $49.9/month for first year
- $79.9/month for 13-24th month
- 2 year contract

Or those that's already with Shaw...then $79.9/month X 24, 2 years contract.

[noTirl]

How does that 2 year deal work? I'm currently paying $93/month for 50Mbps

Its a 2 year contract with the rate of $79.90 guaranteed during that time with no rate increase.

For new customers its $49.90 year 1 then $79.90 year 2.

There are internet only or internet+cable contract. The with +cable also locks in that rate.

After the 2 years, you can sign up again on a new contract at whatever price it is then.

Full disclaimer I'm a shaw employee, however not a phone rep.

[SoNaRWaVe]

internet 120:

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q705/sonarwave/internet120-hostedbytelus2_zpsouz3naj4.png

internet 150:

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q705/sonarwave/internet150-hostedbytelus_zpsl5no3io5.png

[underscore]

Shaw called me up to offer me that 150 package, I'm tempted to get it even though I can't see any use for that speed. I'm a bit wary of contracts though, has anyone read all the fine print that goes with this?

[mr_chin]

What specifics define a "new customer"? Address or name?

If two people live in the same household, for example, roommates, can both get the new customer deal?

[underscore]

Name I believe.

[jeedee]

Shaw adding $3 to my bill again on August 1st :smug:

[mr_chin]

Its a 2 year contract with the rate of $79.90 guaranteed during that time with no rate increase.

For new customers its $49.90 year 1 then $79.90 year 2.

There are internet only or internet+cable contract. The with +cable also locks in that rate.

After the 2 years, you can sign up again on a new contract at whatever price it is then.

Full disclaimer I'm a shaw employee, however not a phone rep.

Currently, my shaw account is under my dad's name. If I want to take advantage of the $49.90, will I get the promotion if I switch it to my name?

Or do I have to cancel first and then sign up using my name? That would be consider a "new" customer right?

[noTirl]

Reps are suppose to qualify new customers based on a few different things. Kind of like how transferring the name wouldn't qualify you for the promo and swapping between people in the household wouldn't either. Its meant for people who haven't used Shaw services in a while as an enticing offer

[Ch28]

Reps are suppose to qualify new customers based on a few different things. Kind of like how transferring the name wouldn't qualify you for the promo and swapping between people in the household wouldn't either. Its meant for people who haven't used Shaw services in a while as an enticing offer

Has this been a recent change? We were just swapping account names for the longest time, because that's what our sales rep guy originally told us to do.

[noTirl]

Obviously there are ways to abuse the system :P

[melloman]

So had a tech come out yesterday to diagnose why after upgrading to Internet150, the wifi was still only putting out 30mbps down and 6 mbps upload.

Tech informed me that the only way to access the full potential of Int150 on wifi is to be on 5G, if you're on 2.4G you're SOL and need to either upgrade your devices, or in my case with my laptop, get the 5G USB stick to "update" the wifi hardware.

Feel bad for the guy who came from Surrey just for that, when I asked him why didn't customer service just tell me this, he said "it's so new, they are just upselling the shit, they don't have any real 'technical' answers and the only reason I know is because you're the 3rd guy in the last week who has called us with this problem."

:lawl: Shaw

[lilaznviper]

upgraded to internet 150 at work... forgot we only have a 100mbps firewall :okay:

[TOPEC]

So had a tech come out yesterday to diagnose why after upgrading to Internet150, the wifi was still only putting out 30mbps down and 6 mbps upload.

Tech informed me that the only way to access the full potential of Int150 on wifi is to be on 5G, if you're on 2.4G you're SOL and need to either upgrade your devices, or in my case with my laptop, get the 5G USB stick to "update" the wifi hardware.

Feel bad for the guy who came from Surrey just for that, when I asked him why didn't customer service just tell me this, he said "it's so new, they are just upselling the shit, they don't have any real 'technical' answers and the only reason I know is because you're the 3rd guy in the last week who has called us with this problem."

:lawl: Shaw

2.4Ghz wifi is shit, theres so much interference on that frequency that no matter how far i am from the router or what wifi channel i use, i can hit a max of 50Mbps on a good day. On the other hand my 5GHz connection i can consistently top out at 120Mbps on my 100Mbps connection. The down side is 5GHz frequency does not penetrate walls as well thus range suffers quiet a bit compared to 2.4Ghz, so i am running 2 routers at home.

[willystyle]

Has this been a recent change? We were just swapping account names for the longest time, because that's what our sales rep guy originally told us to do.
Can anyone confirm that this works still?

[TOPEC]

It's an honour system. There is no real way for shaw to check if A Chan who has an account n is cancelling is related to B Chan who is a new customer under a new name starting a new account under the same address. Sales reps would usually look the other way as well cus they want the new sale.

[vixroar]

So had a tech come out yesterday to diagnose why after upgrading to Internet150, the wifi was still only putting out 30mbps down and 6 mbps upload.

Tech informed me that the only way to access the full potential of Int150 on wifi is to be on 5G, if you're on 2.4G you're SOL and need to either upgrade your devices, or in my case with my laptop, get the 5G USB stick to "update" the wifi hardware.



Even on 2.4Ghz, you should be getting over 30Mbps though. I'm on Internet 60 and I get around 70Mbps on the 2.4Ghz bandwidth

[neggo]

Was previously on Internet 30 with Shaw but just upgraded to 150 yesterday. Speeds were considerably faster. I was downloading torrents, watching Netflix, and downloading games on my PS4, all of which I couldn't do with 30. Checked my speed with speedtest with no downloads, but was only at 30mbps. Pretty satisfied with what I'm able to do now, but I want faster =/

[mr_chin]

Nothing on shaw's website mentions that first year is $49.70. Where are people getting this information?

For those who signed up, can you confirm?

[neggo]

It says $49.90 for the first year right on Shaw's home page. It's pretty hard to miss.

[mr_chin]

I'm fucking blind as fuck

[CRS]

Just switched to this:
Internet 150 at $79.90 for existing customers | Shaw Wide Open | 150Mbps Speeds + 1TB Data (http://shop.shaw.ca/Internet150upgrade)

No regrets from Shaw Extreme aka Internet 30.

[Ch28]

Nothing on shaw's website mentions that first year is $49.70. Where are people getting this information?

For those who signed up, can you confirm?

It says $49.90 for the first year right on Shaw's home page. It's pretty hard to miss.

I'm fucking blind as fuck

Shaw puts out a different ad based on your IP address.

If you load Shaw.ca on a Shaw IP address then you're going to get the $80 price for the 2 years.

If you load Shaw.ca on a Telus IP address then you're going to get the $50 price for the 1st year and the $80 price in the 2nd year.

[mr_chin]

Shaw puts out a different ad based on your IP address.

If you load Shaw.ca on a Shaw IP address then you're going to get the $80 price for the 2 years.

If you load Shaw.ca on a Telus IP address then you're going to get the $50 price for the 1st year and the $80 price in the 2nd year.

Ohh, I was just about to post why is the price not showing on my desktop.

Just got off a chat with a rep and she said name swapping doesn't work if you wanna take advantage of the $49.70.

[matter]

I name swapped and got the deal. Just try another rep.

[mr_chin]

I name swapped and got the deal. Just try another rep.

Did you had to cancel first and then sign up again?

[matter]

I cancelled afterwards. I think the rep just wants the new customer sale, so I had to cancel after the Shaw tech came and set everything up for the 150.

[Manic!]

Shaw down in Nanaimo and Duncan. Shae doing some updates. Frigging sux.

[Obsideon]

Shaw internet really slow in downtown, all channels on TV are out. :seriously:

[fliptuner]

Was on hold for 50 mins and said screw it. What a joke. They don't even have a call back option.

[dn53]

FYI my family has been a long time cust with shaw and was able to get onto 150mbps after reaching retentions with $25 off a month for the first yr (same as what is offered to new customers).

YMMV :)

We went from 15mbps to 150mbps.. sorry for the bump but i couldn't contain myself :lol

[bluejays]

One of my close friends works for shaw, feel free to pm me and I'll tell him to hook you up :)

[thebrownboy]

I work for Shaw as a Customer Solutions Expert so feel free to PM me for any questions on stuff. We actually just put out new offers last week. Some great stuff for Internet 60 without contracts for a year. Cable too if someone wants to get it for hockey season :)

[Renthal]

just upgraded from internet 25 to 150, this baby rips! all set for new battlefield 1!
spoke with retentions and they hooked me up.

[MG1]

My MacBook Pro defaults to 5G, but the thing with 5G is it slows down the farther you go from the modem. In some cases, you're better off with 2.4. I tried switching and testing it. Sure enough, when I go to the farthest reaches of my house, 2.4 is better, as in more stable. In my den, I'm hard wired and it is at 170 all the freaking time. Highest ever was 180 something. Upload is the same wired 5G, or 2.4 at around 20 to 25. Seen it as low as 15.

On WiFi 5G in close proximity to the modem, 130 to 180. 2.4G is pretty fast, too.

I don't stream, torrent or anything that requires this kind of speed, but everybody else in the house appreciates it.

I'm installing a bunch of smart home devices..... or whatever they call the stuff. Modem is upstairs, so got me a second router for the downstairs back end of the house. Shaw will activate or turn the one or more of the four RJ 45 ethernet ports on the upstairs main modem to bypass mode. Can have different IP address and shit. All Chinese to me, but if it increases range, why not? My Ring doorbell will work better. None of this would have been possible if I had the old sub 20/2 service, lol.


EDIT: Just read TOPEC's post.... walls and shit screw 5G signals big time. I moved the modem into the hallway this morning and it's like night and day. Location, location, location............. lol.

[Anjew]

lower frequencies have an easier time penetrating walls...

[TOPEC]

My MacBook Pro defaults to 5G, but the thing with 5G is it slows down the farther you go from the modem. In some cases, you're better off with 2.4. I tried switching and testing it. Sure enough, when I go to the farthest reaches of my house, 2.4 is better, as in more stable. In my den, I'm hard wired and it is at 170 all the freaking time. Highest ever was 180 something. Upload is the same wired 5G, or 2.4 at around 20 to 25. Seen it as low as 15.

On WiFi 5G in close proximity to the modem, 130 to 180. 2.4G is pretty fast, too.

I don't stream, torrent or anything that requires this kind of speed, but everybody else in the house appreciates it.

I'm installing a bunch of smart home devices..... or whatever they call the stuff. Modem is upstairs, so got me a second router for the downstairs back end of the house. Shaw will activate or turn the one or more of the four RJ 45 ethernet ports on the upstairs main modem to bypass mode. Can have different IP address and shit. All Chinese to me, but if it increases range, why not? My Ring doorbell will work better. None of this would have been possible if I had the old sub 20/2 service, lol.


EDIT: Just read TOPEC's post.... walls and shit screw 5G signals big time. I moved the modem into the hallway this morning and it's like night and day. Location, location, location............. lol.

5GHz wifi band is really the way to go now a days, the 2.4GHz band is so saturated no matter how good your router is. Remember tho not all devices supports the 5GHz wifi band yet, i think all apple and android devices supports 5GHz wifi since about 4 years ago, but most windows based laptops dont unless it is a high end model. A lot of people dont understand this and they bitch and yell about their wifi being shit, but sorry, ur $399 laptop purchased just last month, just doesnt have the hardware to support ur new internet connection.

[6o4__boi]

question on the Shaw 150 offer to current subscribers

I got that offer for $80 for 2 years including the advanced wifi modem rental.
I'm interested in signing up for it...but if I sign up for it, would they replace my current wifi modem with the newest one? Will I get charged for it?

[Verdasco]

you bring in your old modem to the shaw store anda they give you a new one

[pherio]

^they really don't care about the old modem as they're just going to recycle it(rep told me on phone). I had my new modem mailed to me and I've still yet to return my old one

[godwin]

If you care about performance, use a separate router (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/09/the-router-rumble-ars-diy-build-faces-better-tests-tougher-competition/) and access point instead of AIO solutions. Especially if you are going for max speed.

The higher the bandwidth consumption, the more CPU power the router needs.

question on the Shaw 150 offer to current subscribers

I got that offer for $80 for 2 years including the advanced wifi modem rental.
I'm interested in signing up for it...but if I sign up for it, would they replace my current wifi modem with the newest one? Will I get charged for it?

[SpeedStars]

Just switched to Shaw 150 here and the speeds are insane. No more lagging on csgo whenever someone streams a video :fullofwin:

[Urrtoast]

If you care about performance, use a separate router (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/09/the-router-rumble-ars-diy-build-faces-better-tests-tougher-competition/) and access point instead of AIO solutions. Especially if you are going for max speed.

The higher the bandwidth consumption, the more CPU power the router needs.

I tried that I had Shaw bridge there modem for me and I used my ASUS RT-AC5300/CA and Download speed test was 135Mbps down and 6Mbps up. I had shaw unbridge their modem and I removed my ASUS RT-AC5300/CA and got 178Mbps down and 18Mbps up.
So I would stick to there product. And forget about your aftermarket router.

SeemsGood

[underscore]

^ that sounds like an anomaly, or something was messed up with your router. Your unbridged speeds are what I get bridged. Granted I haven't tried the new box in unbridged mode but given how horrifically shitty the old one was I didn't see the point since I already own a high end router with loads of features.

question on the Shaw 150 offer to current subscribers

I got that offer for $80 for 2 years including the advanced wifi modem rental.
I'm interested in signing up for it...but if I sign up for it, would they replace my current wifi modem with the newest one? Will I get charged for it?

They'll send you the new one at no charge, with a prepaid label to send back the old one. At least that's what they did for me since I told them I could install it myself.

[6o4__boi]

the new Hitron modem i picked up came with the return label so i slapped that on the box of my old one and sent it off

what router are you guys using?

[underscore]

ASUS RT-N65U as recommended on here, NCIX had it on sale when I got it.

[m3thods]

Personally if you're looking to buy a new router, there's no point in sticking with an N-only router unless you plan on upgrading it again in a few years.

If you're looking for bang for buck, the TP-Link AC1750/1900 routers (Archer C7/C8 I believe) are almost always on sale for under $100, especially if you wait until Boxing Day (as they were for Black Friday).

I personally picked up an Asus RT-AC68U from Staples for 170, but ended up returning it for the RT-AC1900P which is an updated faster version of the venerable 68U. I have nothing but excellent things to say about the Asus, and most networking sites tend to concur.

Of course, that's just my 2c. It depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.

[matrixfwd]

Anyone in Shaw that's slow in Richmond terra Nova area this week during evenings?


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[Ikkaku]

Anyone having internet problems around Magee?

[604778]

My internet is down. I'm by John Oliver.

Edit: http://canadianoutages.com/status/shaw

[LP700-4]

Been cutting in and out for me these couple days Marpole area

[SoNaRWaVe]

got cut out a few times last night. was annoying as hell

[danned]

people are watching porn
beware

[Mr.HappySilp]

This Telus/Shaw/Novus promo is not really about selling the speed. They might say it this way but rather is more about bandwidth. Most of the NET100/150 comes with 1TB of data which most people will never reach but people do reach 400BG to 550GB and up these days with streaming mdeia Netflix, Apply TV, various apps ppl use to watch TV shows, movies etc etc.

Once the year promo is up and ppl went back to their cheaper package they are going to have a hard time adjusting to the bandwidth cap. So either people end up adding the unlimited bandwidth option or upgrade to the next tier of internet.

Even though CRTC is trying to have no cap internet package which do exists already. If you go over the cap you get might shut off for a few days or up to the night package. ISP aren't forcing you to upgrade, you just lost internet for a few days or they lower your speed till end of month.

[6o4__boi]

speeds are down a bit for me
the 2.4 band especially...i did notice more traffic within my townhouse complex on my analyzer so that could be the case

on the 5 band i used to be the only one in my area, now there's like 4 other ones

[Ikkaku]

Shaw fucking died again. Get your shit together if you're going to charge so much.

[Hondaracer]

East Van not a problem since I got hooked up over a month ago now and my infrastructure from the pole is hella old. Really happy with the service so far, Shaw btw

[jackmeister]

damn shaw died again last night.......halfway through a video on a certain hub.

fml

[Ikkaku]

I tweeted at shawhelp and they said everything has been fine and dandy from their end. Only a single drop from what they can see. However, I've had it drop for 3 days in a row around midnight.

They're saying it may be my power source, after which I inform them that it is plugged into the wall, and then they say it may be the problem of the cable itself. I don't know.

[Manic!]

Looks like there is a large shaw outage in many parts of Canada. Including Nanaimo and Vancouver.

Shaw down? Current outages and problems | Canadian Outages (http://canadianoutages.com/status/shaw/map/)

[Hondaracer]

Mine is down in van, has been since this morning

[pastarocket]

Shaw's network is spotty at best in terms of reliability!
:mad:

[6o4__boi]

ww3 is coming guys

https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-11555

[Dharminder]

not sure if this is relevant but the building maintenance guy mentioned internet in downtown is messed up someone cut some fiber optical cables. Not sure if its shaw or who though

[320icar]

Yeah I'm not getting any internet at homs

[604778]

My internet at home has been going down at least once or twice a week now.

[ForbiddenX]

Fiber by false creek seems to be working for me

Not working at my parent's place in riley park though

[TOPEC]

anytime shaw upgrades their: modem firmware, set top box firmware, their backbone infrastructure, or their own system software, shit goes wrong and causes massive outages LOL

[heisenberg]

i heard from an employee that they think something knocked one of their lines down

[Hondaracer]

Yesterday my gateway TV's weren't working, only displaying "contact Shaw to purchase these channels" while the suite had its Motorola DCX3400's working fine. Had to unplug and reset the main gateway hub in order for it to work again if anyone else experience the same problem

[quasi]

Shaw's network is spotty at best in terms of reliability!
:mad:

Recently it hasn't been great, in the past it's been rock solid at least from my experience. I was originally on Rogers and had my cable internet with them since they took over Western Canada and everyone on Rogers had to switch to Shaw in 2000 I could count my outages on 1 hand over 17 years.

I've had Telus at my work (2 different employers) from late 90s until last year, that's the definition of Spotty connection so many issues.