Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

[Konaguy]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Hawaiian Telcom has a new speed test site for HT subscribers.
http://www.hawaiiantel.com/speedtest/

[zff]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

I'd recommend you use the LA server when using that site. The site only seems to take into account physical distance, and since SF is closer to Hawaii than LA, it defaults there. Your traffic should have to go through fewer hops to LA so your performance should be better and more consistent.



Konaguy, do you know what kind of DSLAMs Hawaiian Tel is using for their ADSL +2 service?

[Konaguy]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Konaguy, do you know what kind of DSLAMs Hawaiian Tel is using for their ADSL +2 service?

I believe I read somewhere that they are using Alcatel 7330 ISAM FTTN DSLAM

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/cat..._responses.pdf

[1stwahine]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

I'd recommend you use the LA server when using that site. The site only seems to take into account physical distance, and since SF is closer to Hawaii than LA, it defaults there. Your traffic should have to go through fewer hops to LA so your performance should be better and more consistent.

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[Konaguy]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

FYI, they've changed the University of Hawaii speed test site to http://lrrr.uhnet.net/ndt/. Instead of being able to handle only 100Mbps connections,it will be able to handle up to 950Mbps.

Hawaiian Tel has added a speed test for HawTel subscribers only. http://www.hawaiiantel.com/speedtest/

[Quark]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Has anyone ordered the new 7 or 11 Mbps service yet? Hawaiian Telcom is very interested in how the install went and if you ran into any problems.

[1stwahine]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Has anyone ordered the new 7 or 11 Mbps service yet? Hawaiian Telcom is very interested in how the install went and if you ran into any problems.

I'm thinking about it. Eh! Do I get a Special Rate? I pay plenny already! j/k

Auntie Lynn

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Has anyone ordered the new 7 or 11 Mbps service yet? Hawaiian Telcom is very interested in how the install went and if you ran into any problems.

Is there anyway to find out what I can qualify for? I get 3Mbps now, but I don't know if I'm "in range" for the higher speeds.

Does it require a new modem? (Or only a replacement if I've got an obsolete modem?)

[Konaguy]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Is there anyway to find out what I can qualify for? I get 3Mbps now, but I don't know if I'm "in range" for the higher speeds.

Does it require a new modem? (Or only a replacement if I've got an obsolete modem?)

I think the only sure way is to call up customer service to find out if you qualify.
You also need a ADSL+ 2 compatible modem (Westell 6100).

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

You also need a ADSL+ 2 compatible modem (Westell 6100).

I have a Westell, I think a B80.

[1stwahine]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Has anyone ordered the new 7 or 11 Mbps service yet? Hawaiian Telcom is very interested in how the install went and if you ran into any problems.

I called and talked to "Moni" of Hawaiian Tel. Ordered the 11 Mbps FOR $49.99. First month waived. Upon checking, my area which is about three blocks away from their Main Office is not yet set up!

Oka's!! How come?

Auntie Lynn

Btw: If it was ready, it would take three days. Den faster den a speeding bullet. But now...slower den a SNAIL!hahaha

[Konaguy]

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I have a Westell, I think a B80.

I think that is the first generation Westell 2100. I have a old B90 in my drawer that I have from when I first got DSL service in 2004.

[Konaguy]

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Oka's!! How come?

No worry Aunty, the CO serving my area has not been upgraded either.But I was assured it would be soon.

[Quark]

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Hey Auntie Lynn, do you know which central office you are served out of? I can go and check the schedule. No guarantee that I can get a specific date since it depends on a bunch of things, but I can at least check.

[1stwahine]

Re: Faster Broadband from Hawaiian Telcom

Hey Auntie Lynn, do you know which central office you are served out of? I can go and check the schedule. No guarantee that I can get a specific date since it depends on a bunch of things, but I can at least check.

I live MWH! Hawaiian Tel is up the block. Das central enough Quark?

Hurry up! I like faster Broadband!! Moa cheap den iPhone!

HAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn