[BC] routing issue
I recently upgraded from 15/5 to 50/10, and my ping considerably higher to most server locations now compared to before. The tech when he was installing said he changed which central office I was...
View ArticleWhy so few TELUS Wifi Hotspots?
Shaw is very proactive with wifi. As far as I know, every Shaw business customer has a wifi hotspot that can be accessed by all Shaw customers and in some cases by guests. Subjectively, I'd guess that...
View ArticleBonded 100 service
Recently moved from 25 to 100 double bonded and my speed seems to vary all the time. I can go from 95+ all the way to constantly around 60mbit is this normal? Additionally I've noticed my ping time is...
View ArticleStatic external IP for the Rural LTE service
One of my friends out in Houston is using the new Rural LTE service, yet is having some port-forwarding problems. I am sure that this is due to the fact that he is using the same shared IP address that...
View Article[BC] Telus B890 Smart Hub ports blocked ?
I am an (AMATEUR) Radio operator, a senior, and physically handicaped. And did I mention I have been a Telus customer for 55 years ! ? I just purchased the 250 Mb smart hub (Huawei B890) deal from...
View ArticleActiontec wifi upgrade 5ghz?
Hi, I have got a V1000 and been an optik customer for many years with no issues. I live in a townhouse and have been noticing the 2.4ghz wifi spectrum to become increasingly congested. I noticed the...
View Articletelus purefiber vs shaw
Telus just finished installing their PureFriber service in my area now, so Im able to get FTTH. I believe its 150up/150down service. I am currently on Shaw Broadband 100. 100/5 connection. Im...
View ArticleTelus 100 - speed bump to 120
Hi all, fyi I noticed a speed bump up on Telus 100 (bonded copper). I'm now getting 120/30 with 8 ms latency. This is great because our area in Calgary has not been upgraded to fiber. I also heard from...
View ArticleSNR stats
Broadband Negotiated Mode: VDSL2 - 17A From what I understand about SNR, my SNR stats look low, am I wrong?
View Article[BC] Fibre connectivity
I am going to have to replace my router soon and am wondering if the Telus termination point for fibre uses SFP. There's only a $20-$25 difference between a router without SFP and one with. I will not...
View ArticleRecent upgrade to Telus 150/150 - But speeds are nowhere close
Hey guys, New here, just trying to do some research into my problems. Let me start by saying I know almost nothing about routers and such haha. I'm at a beginner level. I recently upgraded my Telus...
View ArticleNew building promo 1 year free offer upgrades
I just bought a new townhouse that has 1 year free of Telus 15 as a promo offer for new buildings with a note that "ask us about upgrade options." Does anyone know if I can get 150 by paying the...
View ArticleIPv4 / IPv6 Lease Time
Recently, I've noticed that the lease time has been reduced from 24 hours to 1 hour. I first noticed it because I've been testing some new pfsense features so I've been watching the WAN interface using...
View Article[ALL] For those who made the switch from Shaw to Telus, was it worth it?
I currently have a very bad saturation issue in my area with Shaw and the only fix is to switch ISPs. The saturation issue seems to pop up in my area every year and isn't fixed for months. I currently...
View Article[AB] Getting passed CGN on Huawei B890 Telus Rural LTE
So I recently got the Rural LTE internet (I reside right outside a fiber community but with no plans from Telus to ever upgrade my line to get higher speeds than 3Mbps) and I was extremely disappointed...
View ArticleTelus Fibre ONT as switch
Does the ONT work as a switch? There's four ports on the device, are they all active or just one?
View Article[BC] Recent Speed Test Results ???
I'm not complaining at all, but I am wondering if this is just an aberration or if others are having similar results? I'm in Kelowna and have their FTTH -- I am paying for (and checking my account on...
View Article[BC] Alll new very thin laptops with no broadband port
On my current laptop when wired in I am getting 168/168.Unplugged 26/40 on Wi Fi in my home.. When I get my new laptop it will run on Wi Fi. Is there an external extension via USB point that one can...
View ArticleWhat speeds will Telus offer to compete with Shaws 2017 Internet?
With Shaw announcing they are going to the Comcast XI? platform what speeds can we expect Shaw to provide in 2017 and more importantly what speeds will Telus offer to Fiber uses to compete? Personally...
View ArticleManaging Email Accounts
It seems some clueless fool has removed the ability to manage email accounts and aliases from the online account webpage. Why someone would make it so inconvenient is beyond belief. Quickly getting...
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