Streaming services
We are paying $85 a month for DTV stream and are looking for cheaper options. We typically don’t watch live tv. We watch recorded shows later. Any suggestions for a less expensive option that allows us...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] BGW210-700 Firmware 4.26.11
[2024-02-17: edited title to reflect current firmware - 4.26.11] [2024-01-27: edited title to reflect current firmware - 4.26.7] [2023-10-21: edited title to reflect current firmware - 4.25.5]...
View ArticleSuspected phishing email from "AT&T Mail Service"
  Just received this suspected phishing email from "AT&T Mail Service [jill711@sbcglobal.net]" The last time I received an actual email from AT&T Mail Service was to set up a password...
View Article[IP-TV] Short freezes during playback of recordings
A few weeks ago, I started getting short freezes during playback of recordings. Happens sporadically, maybe every five or ten minutes. Freezes last less than five seconds. I suspected a hard drive...
View Article[ADSL2] continuing with ATT about to close
Well that was interesting. They closed the thread and I cannot respond to any of it. Just caught up with the additional pages on it. What I got out of that was First: sign up for Spectrum Access...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] XGS-PON SFP Modules for AT&T Fiber
I wanted to create a new thread for discussion and updates about XGS-PON SFP ONT modules that support AT&T Fiber in the USA. So far there are not many and they are hard to obtain. FS.com is...
View Article[IP-TV] Yes, you can still order U-verse TV 2022
A while back I commented on ordering a brand new U-verse TV account and responses were that I am BS, you haven't been able to order Uverse since ATTV launch 2 years ago, blah blah. Well, my install was...
View ArticleDid anyone have any luck with negotiating Fiber 1000 plan?
My promo is about to ran out from $59.99 to $79.99, I tried twice to negotiate to no avail. The reps said they could not see any promos for $20 off, I got lucky last year. Last year, I called during...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] FCC broadband maps have been updated (12/31/23)
Looks like new map was posted yesterday. https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home What's frustrating is that my island of no AT&T fiber has shrunk even further and it's now pretty much *just* my...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Bill decrease?
I have AT&T Fiber 2/2 and it's been ~110 since I got in back in Jan 2023. Today's Bill actually went down $5.01. Not sure I can determine why it went down. Anyone?
View ArticleATT Phone Advanced Plan and DSL
I got a one page flyer from ATT on their AT&T Phone-Advanced Plan. Since the flyer says 'get located in an emergency' am I to assume that the rate cut described is for cell phones only and not...
View ArticleATT datacenter router problem - again
Hey folks, Anyone else in Austin area seeing massive packet loss upstream? Looks like they have 2 IP addresses that are dying.
View Article[AT&T Fiber] BGW320 randomly rebooting?
Has anyone run into this? I had a BGW320-505 that started rebooting at random times recently. I contacted AT&T and they sent out a BGW320-500, which I installed yesterday. *That* just randomly...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Yes, AT&T Fiber peering does suck.
I see people all the time say, AT&T Fiber peering is not great. I finally came across an A/B comparison. They are not exactly equal because the CloudFlare connection has full-time encryption...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Should I switch from Xfinity to AT&T Fiber?
So, I know that AT&T was planning to install fiber in my area after it has been dominated by Comcast for decades and AT&T only had 5 Megabit DSL, seems that happened sooner than expected as...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Outage in Columbus, OH
Internet Down Outage update: Looks like there is an outage affecting service in your area. We are working to get it fixed. You should be online by: Monday, July 15, 3:00 a.m. ET. Don’t have wireless...
View ArticlePre-running fiber before order?
I suspect I know the answer to this, but figure I'd put it out to the peanut gallery anyway... A friend of mine just bought a house and is planning on getting AT&T fiber. The house has not had...
View ArticleIs MasTec an AT&T Fiber contractor?
I've been seeing a number of MasTec bucket trucks with fiber spool trailers in my neighborhood, and new fiber loops hanging from utility poles. Is MasTec an AT&T fiber contractor? Could this mean...
View Article[AT&T Fiber] Fiber Wire and length?
So, I'm thinking of moving the gateway from where it is (Same room and maybe 30 foot away if run behind things) What is the standard length of cable and what cable would I need? Like a 30 foot of this...
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