[DSL] Fairpoint Internet (DSL)
Not sure if this was the correct place to post this but I'm hoping someone can help me out. I've been getting disconnected from the internet on a more frequent basis. Last week it dropped several times...
View ArticlePossible Union Strike
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/07/08/business/two-fairpoint-unions-raise-pressure-on-contract-negotiations-with-votes-to-ok-a-strike/ PORTLAND, Maine — FairPoint Communications and two unions...
View ArticleBad performance, port forwarding, and other problems.
I've several issues (as I sit here waiting for Fairpoint to even show up...) I had basic DSL (2 MB) with a static IP in a bridge configuration for many years. Worked. We host three domains on one IP,...
View Articleoutage for NH VT Me? for Fairpoint dsl?
I was told by FP tech dept that there is an outage for all 3 states. He told me they are working on fixing it. Doesn't know how long to fix it. Anyone hear about this or has the tech put me off. I...
View Article[service tier(s)] GPON Availability
Just got off the phone with Fairpoint re: GPON availability in Windham (Nashua service area I believe). Was quoted the following prices with 2 year contract, not sure if they are inclusive of the $5...
View Article[modem/router] Fairpoint GPON Information
TL;DR: HPNA instead of MOCA on coax. Throw away the Zyxel Router. If you hit a walled garden error message have tech support reset your PPPoE password. I've now been switched over to the GPON network...
View ArticleIt's that time for FairPoint to have degraded performance.
I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed, but lately my service with FairPoint has been having a lot of problems. This has been a common occurrence once every few months usually lasting a few weeks at...
View ArticleMPPPoE on Fairpoint DSL
I've asked Fairpoint and they say it's possible but they won't give you support for it, to setup MPPPoE for multilink. Given the HORRIBLE 3 Mbps (I'm on 105 meg Comcast at the moment and facing a...
View ArticleQuestion for VZ (MA.) inre: retd employee moving to NH.
How is "concession" service handled for a retiree from Verizon (landline) in MA moving to NH? Thanks for any help. -- Since retirement, I've attained a PHD in DVR!
View ArticleUnable to upload and download at the same time
I am a FP customer and have an unresolved issue that has gone on for 2+ years now. The issue is that I cannot upload and download at the same time. My service is 768kb/s upload and 7Mb/s download. I...
View Article[connectivity] FairPoint Net EVERY NIGHT cuts out at exactly 10:30EST. why??
Subject pretty much explains it all. Have had the same issue since my FairPoint service was turned on about a month and a half ago. I have been on the phone with tech support multiple times and have...
View ArticleUnable to upload and download at the same time
I am a FP customer and have an unresolved issue that has gone on for 2+ years now. The issue is that I cannot upload and download at the same time. My service is 768kb/s upload and 7Mb/s download. I...
View Article[trouble] How do I get ISP login name and password from Fairpoint?
Wife lost the letter from Fairpoint when I was deployed got a different router to replace that $3 router they give you that has a range of about six feet and trying to set it up my new one. The ISP...
View ArticleRumor: FP to offer bonded ADSL2+ service soon
I was on a service call and was speaking with a FP line tech who I know somewhat well. He told me that FP is going to be rolling out bonded ADSL2+ service soon. Not sure what soon means. He saw...
View ArticleQuestion for VZ (MA.) inre: retd employee moving to NH.
How is "concession" service handled for a retiree from Verizon (landline) in MA moving to NH? Thanks for any help. -- Since retirement, I've attained a PHD in DVR!
View ArticleAnyone know anything about the new packages?
There are three tiers now 30Mbps+ 15Mbps 4Mbps Does anyone know the upload speed of these new tiers? I plan on acquiring another broadband connection. Thanks.
View Article[modem/router] Can't figure out how to bridge comtrend 5831u modem/router
I want to bridge the comtrend 5831u that fairpoint provided me with my own router (linksys with tomato) but the menu on the comtrend is frustrating and I'm not as savy with networking as I used to be....
View ArticleMy goodness, what is wrong with FP tonight?
On the 30/15 FAST (fiber optic) package and these are my current speeds: Download Speed: 1155 kbps (144.4 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 1729 kbps (216.1 KB/sec transfer rate) Ping results to...
View Article[trouble] Line repair timelines during the strike
So the last time I posted was in August when they switched me over to GPON, which was 100% stable until a tree branch snapped the aerial fiber to my house last week. They have promised me a resolution...
View ArticleFairPoint has a new routing carrier?
I've started noticing pretty horrible latency problems over the past week or so starting from around 4-5PM and lasting up until near 6-7AM in the morning the next day. I started noticing this due to...
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