[olug] Docsis 2 vs 3 on Cox

[Ben Watson]

I imagine that the COX infrastructure at large has been upgraded to
the DOCSIS 3.0 spec.  And really, it is their best interest as it give
them more bandwidth allowing for a larger customer base.  Upgrading
your individual modem to a DOCSIS 3.0 capable device will certainly
technically allow you to have access to more bandwidth, but what it
really boils down to is how much COX will allocate to you.  For
example, I'm pretty certain that I'm on COX's "regular" or
middle-of-the-road tier and that I have a DOCSIS 2.0 device.  DOCSIS
2.0 supports about 48 Mb/s downstream, but I rarely get that speed
(aside from an occasional "Speed Boost" that COX trumpets).
Therefore, I'm really only getting a fraction of what's technically
possible such that COX can over provision their bandwidth more
efficiently and get more customers.

On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Brady Cox <brady.cox at gmail.com> wrote:
> I forget, but you can find which ones they support on their website.
> Picked it up at Best Buy.  All you need to do is call up to register the
> MAC address.  Super easy.
> On Apr 6, 2012 10:24 AM, "Kenny Kant" <akennykant at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Does Cox need to do anything on their end to allow you to use the Docsis 3
>> spec?  (aside from uncapping speed ..etc when you move up in tiers). I dont
>> think the regular premier tier would see much change.. Would be fun to try
>> though.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 5, 2012, at 6:41 PM, Brady Cox <brady.cox at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Hey All,
>> >
>> > Just going to let you all know... I just got a Docsis 3 Cable Modem to
>> > replace my old Docsis 2 one.
>> >
>> > Speedtest.net to the server in Omaha was 16.84/2.75 immediately before
>> > and 49.48/3.18 immediately after.  I am paying for the highest tier
>> > under the 'Ultimate' one.
>> >
>> > Do yourself a favor.  Upgrade your cable modem.  If anyone wants to
>> > buy my old one, name your price.
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