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Cox ruining Fortnite and Live Streaming experience with PACKET LOSS
Okay I started getting packet losses two months ago, which is like a freaking cancer. I did everything from switching coax, hard wiring modem to pc, new ethernet cords, even buying a new modem and sending cox the one they rented me out (new modem is cox compatible Netgear Nighthawk c7000). spoke to probably more than 20 techs online who by the way all did the same thing, reset my modem and cleared the cache. I had two techs come out to look at my house and one changed the lines, which did absolutely nothing, probably made it worst. The next one came and connected my modem into his little device and he said that everything was good, and he left. Now i look like the boy who cried wolf, but i know for *** sure i'm not the only one having this stupid problem. It seems to always happen more at night than in the morning, network congestion or what? Why is there no cure to this cancer yet, seriously... what do we have to do, EVEN if i get another tech sent out to my house what will they do? look at the modem and say its good? they have no idea how to approach this situation. I have the ultimate package w/ the unlimited data plan bringing me the max amount of $ i could pay for internet with cox, I for *** sure know i'm getting ripped off, I'm probably better plugging my computer directly into a potato. Packet losses ranging from 10%-60% all night long, jittery gameplay, unable to live stream AT ALL download speeds are reading as it should, normally 200-300 mpbs... but upload, oh yes upload speeds are a whopping Less than 1mpbs...(paying for 30mbps btw) every night, tried every speed test site i could find, the meter stick doesn't even move, looks like its trying to go backwards if anything. I hate this city for only having cox as the main isp that offer high speeds lol. god this ** so bad, vent over. solution you wont find, i just wanted to complain and get this off my chest since cox doesn't do anything with reimbursing me from all this stress and frustration. Unplugging modem for 10 seconds and plugging it back in now for the 42,371,284th time...
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tanlucle
7 years ago Place Internet
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Internet Issues - Consistent Lost Packets North Phoenix, Arizona
Continuing my previous post that was closed: https://forums.cox.com/forum_home/internet_forum/f/internet-forum/21292/internet-issues---consistent-lost-packets-north-phoenix-arizona The same issue is still occurring. I now have months of data collected to support packet loss beyond my home, as well as an in-home Cox technician that confirmed the infrastructure beyond my home was the issue and that he was seeing packet loss at my tap while excluding my entire internal network. The call date was September 8, 2018 and packet loss beyond my home should be notated on my account in accordance with that call. Here are screenshots from a packet testing utility I've been using while hard wired to my modem and through a router - the same packet loss issues persisted with or without the router in between. Packet loss also persisted through different hardware and operating systems. This packet loss issue persisted through three separate/new routers, two separate, brand new DOCSIS 3.0 modems, a Cox supplied Panoramic modem/router combo as well as the current Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 modem. The modem provisioning can be found in my account history. In the photo below, you can see lost packets using UDP (in the Ping Plotter application window, not a normal ICMP request that would normally be dropped due to low priority) and a normal ping in the command prompt window both displaying dropped packets at the same time using two separate types of communication: Here is a screenshot from my modem indicating the uptime (less than three weeks, modem is brand new) and the several hundred thousand of corrections needed on bands 2-21: I called Motorola to confirm my understanding of the "correction" column, and was immediately informed that the number of corrections based on the modem's status page is indicative of an issue with Cox's infrastructure beyond my home. My RG6 line runs direct from the tap at the outside of my home to my modem - no splitters or other devices in use, and was replaced about two months ago by a Cox technician. The RG11 line that runs from the closest Cox ingress point to the outside of my home was replaced as well, about two months ago. There is a problem with the Cox infrastructure in my area of Phoenix. I've been dealing with this problem for months, and have provided Cox with dozens of data sets like the ones linked in this post - yet no tangible corrective measures beyond replacing the lines running to my home have been taken. I currently have a complaint in with the FCC and FTC, and will continue documenting and communicating this information out until the issue of packet loss is identified and corrected.
sjo102784
7 years ago Place Internet
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Cox Webmail marks non-SPAM emails as SPAM
Cox Webmail continues to mark emails as SPAM, even when they aren't SPAM, but they let ones that are SPAM through. I have marked them as non-SPAM, but cox continues to send them to the SPAM folder. I do not have any emails blocked, so that isn't the issue. Any suggestions short of finding another provider?
Cox_Keeps_Marki
8 years ago Place Internet
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Warning about $5 Tier Upgrade Promo
I'm not the first to write about this... I read another post of a complaint from another customer who was swindled by a Cox upgrade offer. This is clearly written intentionally deceptive. I was offered (in big bold letters) " FREE" tier upgrade from essential to preferred service. It even explicitly stated $0.00 upfront and $0.00 /month ! This offer and order confirmation number appeared in my account but has since been removed. When I call in to confirm the status of the free upgrade, no one knows what I'm talking about, and instead want me to upgrade from paying $35/mo to $52/mo "...this is a great deal", I'm told. I never intended to upgrade in the first place, until this offer appeared on my screen. I thought, after reading the confusing fine print, that "the catch" (because there is always a catch) was that instead of "FREE" as it appeared to be, the increase would cost me $5/mo in additional fees.... $5 DOES NOT EQUAL FREE, By the way. But i figured, okay why not? $5 extra for increase from 5mbps to 25mbps was worth it. BUT NOOO, it aparently means something alltogether different. The cost of the upgrade is actually to pay an increased rate of $50/month (not actually a deal, this is what they already offer on their site to anyone) But instead of charging me $15 extra to open the bandwidth (which I'm sure is just a click of a button) they will only charge me $5 extra to increase my speed and my rate! There is a reason why we switched from COX to DirecTV/AT&T Uverse... unfortunately, I'll have to deal with these deceptive games as UVerse speeds in my area are capped at less than 3mbps (That's another whole story ... they were willing to charge me for 12mbps until i caught on that the distance from our house to their station was too far to reach those speeds) Cox is not "your friend in the digital age" they are the lesser of two evils. They can be allied with to get the internet you want because you have no other choice... but as long as you know what kind of scheming you're getting yourself into.
natesc0tt
11 years ago Place Archives
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Fluctuating Upload Speeds
Since about a month ago I've been having some terrible issues with my upload speed, here is what it's currently at right now: https://gyazo.com/8f25a6217a981c65a4cf9cfe61365105 My husband streams and has been unable to stay connected because the upload speed drops to literally zero and fluctuates up and down around 0MBs - 3MBs. I have called support, followed all of their instructions and had a technician out who replaced the old cable with a new one, no success. I contacted support via live chat, followed a number of their instructions, to no avail. Contacted live chat again only this time the tech was pushing to sell me faster speeds... I'm already on 150MBs Download 10MBs Upload (which doesn't work) and for some reason he thought upgrading would help and then he rudely ended the live chat session. I purchased a new modem, as I was told my existing modem may not be working correctly, not the case as the issue still persisted. I have removed my router and hardwired into my PC and checked the connection, it was still fluctuating badly. I hardwired into my husbands PC and checked the connection, it remained the same... fluctuating badly. With router connected, I checked connection on devices using WiFi, same issue. Here is whats happening during livestreaming: https://gyazo.com/ab18ea3ad62716424d105d87b8cf6bb2 It's impossible to stay connected. I explained this over and over again to every technician I spoke to, but it's as though they don't understand or like talking to a wall. they give the same instructions and after you're finished if the issue isn't fixed they tell you it's your equipment. How is it my equipment, if I have tested it all over and over again. The strange part of this is, this issue starts at around 12pm and continues on for the rest of the day/night, all morning from around 9am the connection is fine. I want some real help, not to be told to reset my modem or remove my router, I'm sick to death of hearing that. It isn't my modem or router that is the issue.
butrflysmooches
6 years ago Place Internet
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Packet loss for a month now.
First of all, I never had this issue before but now its here. I am trying to play a game but my game would stop dance or rubberband a lot. I know its packet loss because im testing it. I would send 149 packets I received 130 back, therefore packet loss. I'm calling the IT help but they always say the same thing. Call the manufacturer of your modem because it might be a hardware issue. But before their claim your basic IT help always say my modem is working fine green good connection. And I know its working its just the packet loss. So, I said please send me a technician to come and look around my area why I'm having such a stuttering connection. Guess what? The basic IT help cant even submit a ticket to provide an appointment because you're assuming its my modem? Plus it seems like your IT help doesn't even know what packet loss is. I have to explain twice what it is. How hard can it be to ask for a technician when it is my right as a customer? I'm paying on time and im paying it full. I am sure im not alone with this issue. Please act Cox
Bruce_Niere
6 years ago Place Internet
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High Ping and Packet Loss in Gaming
In games such as CSGO, Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, and PUBG, I have really high ping and packetloss. Sometimes the ping is great and the packet loss is bad, but other times the ping is horrible and so is packet loss. Sometimes my ping ranges from 10ms - 70ms. Othertimes it ranges from 60ms - 300ms. Packetloss sometimes ranges from 0% - 10%, but other times it ranges from 10% - 100%. Sometimes I can't even watch videos in 720p. I contacted the ISP once and they sent a technician out, but he said that nothing could be fixed. They swapped out for another modem and nothing. He said it can't be fixed, however I don't believe that because we shouldn't be having poor internet like this.
8bitgamer
7 years ago Place Internet
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Why does Cox internet go off every day?
Cox internet used to be reliable; however, now every day, usually after midnight the connection drops for anywhere from 1 to 6 hours. sometimes twice in on day. This is not limited to overnight periods, sometimes it will drop in the middle of the day. This is making it impossible to accomplish anything useful online
RH5AR75ZFZdPggw
5 years ago Place Internet
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COX Fortnite Packet Loss - Customers Please Read
I'm submitting this post to illustrate what's happened with my situation thus far so others can gain insight as to what's going on and hopefully help if they have same issues I've been having. This is specific to a game, but this problem has been, IMO, extended to other streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube TV. Problem: Gross packet loss while playing Fortnite via COX. Summary: ~3 months ago my connection to Fortnite (AWS servers) became unplayable. Extreme bouts of packet loss were/are experienced, rendering the game virtually unplayable. Packet loss is constant (1-5%), however, extreme packet loss (25%+) is common, especially during peak hours (~5-11PM). This does not happen to any other users I observe on Twitch or talk to with another ISP. At first I thought it was a problem with my equipment or local connection, so I began swapping parts and having techs out to my house. I've recapped all steps taken below to summarize troubleshooting done myself and with COX. 1. Swapped routers (Ubiquit Mesh Wifi HD > RTN66U) (no fix) 2. Removed router, hardlined to modem (no fix) 3. Upgraded service - Premier to Ultimate 4. Replaced Modem (Arris SB6141 > Netgear CM1000) (no fix) 5. COX ran new line in house to main box (no fix) 1st visit 6. COX removed splitters and amplifiers from line previously put in by other techs (no fix) 2nd visit 7. COX ran new line to house from junction box outside of home (no fix) 3rd visit 8. Filed FCC complaint 9. FCS techs visited house ran test on line and tracerts and ping test. Determined noise from Node. Created escalation ticket to Operations team to correct. Through all of the above steps I've called in to get technical assistance, monitored my connection, tracked packet loss, run tracerts, run ping test, supplied forums with information, posted on social media, filmed my experience (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPs3LaQgFhk&lc=z233dzbq5krhwhdgt04t1aokgrgxnsurvkden0hztiexbk0h00410.1537946535538895) and its been exhausting. The only solution to the problem is this: Remove COX as ISP and the problem goes away completely. When I hotspot to my phone from my computer (Verizon LTE) or use a private VPN (Seepdify) the problem completely goes away. Ping gets higher due to latency involved with those connection types, but ZERO packet loss. The comforting part is that the FTS technicians clearly acknowledged this is a COX issue they're well aware of. They are working to aggregate enough data to send to Corporate. It's so painfully obvious this requires escalated support deep into COX's routing and infrastructure. It appears COX has either invested into looking and determined its not worth the fix, or they've not looked deep enough, or they don't care enough to actually address the problem in a meaningful way. I'm resigned to the idea that If this problem doesn't get resolved I'll be leaving for another ISP. My next door neighbor has same issues, and he has already stated the same. He's waiting to see what happens with my issue. It's depressing that so many thousands of people are affected by something specific to COX as their ISP and yet it can't be solved. More disappointing is I've received commentary back from COX saying already that its not their issue, when clearly there's enough evidence to support it is on their end. Even if this was an EPIC/Fornite issue, don't you think their executive team would pick up the phone and be like we should probably figure this out. I'm in IT, and I know if this were something in my space we'd be all over it. I guess we'll see what happens...clocks ticking COX! BTW - My upload speeds have been piss lately. 30 up....I wish, how about 10...maybe Equipment: i7-8700k - non OC, liquid cooled - G1 GTX 1080, 16g 3200Mhz RAM - 500gNVME M.2 SSD - Netgear CM1000 - Ubiquiti Amplifi HD Mesh Wifi
402PrimeTime
7 years ago Place Internet
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How to use Shareplay with this unfortunate ISP
I'm truly at my wits and either COX, I cannot Express my disdain for this company in words. I have not been able to use Shareplay on my PS4 since being graced with this ISP. I have called and talked to multiple COX reps about my issue and none can help me so naturally into to my networking friend and Google for help, and when I say I've tried everything we could come up with, we've tried everything, port forwarding/triggering(got port numbers from sony), DMZ, swapped routers (tried 2 Cox issued modems and then purchased my own modem/router combo by netgear, I can provide model numbers when I get home if it helps) i tried a static IP but i don't think I ever got it to work correctly and I tried bridging my modem to my linksys router and they just successfully exploded the net and I had to set everything to factor and start again, I'm hardwired with CAT6 eilthernet cables, now with my personal modem I AM clocking constantly higher speeds than the issued modem but i still cannot use shareplay, its beyond frustrating, I have PS plus and both my friend and I have speeds WAY over the required. I tried to ask for help on Cox Twitter and they were worst than the phone representatives believe it or not. I did see a post up here of someone having a similar issue 10-11months ago and they resolved it by getting their own modem, I'm curious if it worked for them because it wasn't a modem/router combo or if it was before Cox started blocking ports I assume its cause port 80 is blocked which would explain why my port forwarding and DMZ didn't work, if Cox isn't sending the signal at all,opening the ports wouldn't do anything anyway but Cox will not tell me for sure if that is the reason or not I have no clue I'm just making a guess based off the googling I did. Does anyone know why it's not working? And maybe if I'm lucky a solution?? Or am I just screwed to never be able to host a shareplay in the state of NV since they are the only ISP here with speeds fast enough to even game on in the first place x.x (which ** cause I'd really love to never use Cox again) I can join shareplay's my friends host but can never host one x.x I'm going to pull my hair out with this. Can they really block a whole feature from everyone?!
AtMyWitsEnd
7 years ago Place Internet
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