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A new name! Woohoo!! Same lousy service. Are you excited too?

I received my new bill today informing me of this important news:  "Preferred Internet is now called Go Even Faster Internet.  It's a new name with the same fast speeds." HAHAHAHA  Last week Speedtest clocked my d/l speed at 56mbps.  It's supposed to be 250mbps.  Yup...go even faster.  HAHAHAHA  HOW ABOUT MAKING THE SERVICE BETTER AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE MARKETING NAMES!!!  I can't wait to switch to that new fiberoptic internet providor coming to Newton KS.

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WiderMouthOpen

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Are you testing over Wi-Fi or ethernet? If wired, what model modem and router do you have? Overall I agree that the new names are silly but this change came with increased downloads and uploads so it's more then a relabel. 

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you here to whine, or would you like some help addressing the problems. A LOT of experience here, and I am DEFINITELY getting the new speeds. 

https://www.speedtest.net/result/14968027172

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The lousy service of Cox means "Go Even Faster" to the new fiberoptic internet provider coming to Newton!

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Not all fiber is equal. Some providers use something called CGNAT that can be problematic to gaming and things that use port forwarding like cloud controlled camera systems. Also, some providers force you to use their ONT/router combo which can be a issue if you have already invested into your own network. Fiber still has a lot of things going for it but it pays to do your homework before switching.

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CGNAT and mandatory equipment vs. 56 Mbps?  Hmm...let me give this a think.

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LOL. Good point. However I think the 56Mbps has more to do with OP particular setup vs what the ISP is providing. Chain is only as strong as weakest link. Even if you upgrade HFC to fiber, if your still connecting with slow Wi-Fi it won't matter.

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I think the intent of the post wasn't to troubleshoot but the slogan "Go Even Faster" [with our same 56 Mbps].  Perhaps the weak link is on the Cox network so instead of concocting imbecile names, spend our money finding the weak link(s).

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