Unlimited Internet Issues.

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@rakski (135774)
Philippines
May 12, 2025 9:30pm CST
My neighbors and I, who are using the ISP, almost went berserk over on-and-off struggles with the internet. Some 3 weeks ago, they changed my modem since my son noticed that the internet speed was almost always slow to non-existent at night. I thought this would solve the problem, but after a few days, it went on and off until finally, we lost the signal. An outage was declared in our area and we waited several hours to a day for them to fix it. Finally, the past two days it has been stable. But I am looking at options with other providers. ISP here is terrible, slow service, sometimes they have no signal or no facilities near us.
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@kareng (73739)
• United States
13 May
That sounds like how it was here in the country before Starlink became available.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
13 May
and it is better now?
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@kareng (73739)
• United States
6h
@rakski It seemed to get better for a day, but is spreading again. I go to a dermatologist next week. This is super old now.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
19m
@kareng ok, I hope they will have answers for that
@DaddyEvil (147852)
• United States
22h
I hope they either figure out what is causing the problems or you can find a better service provider. Good luck with it!
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@DaddyEvil (147852)
• United States
Just now
@rakski You're welcome. I'm glad it's working again.
@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
17m
thank you. It is good and stable for a few days now
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@youless (113064)
• Guangzhou, China
22h
That's so bad. Now the ISP I'm using at home is rather expensive compare to other ISP, but at least it works well
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
18m
that is better
@jobelbojel (36867)
• Philippines
23h
I hope this will change in the coming months. We have the worst internet in the world, that's for sure.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
18m
I agree!!
@jstory07 (143902)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 May
I hope you get a better service.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
13 May
I hope so too. I am exploring other providers
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@solidcodes (1785)
• Philippines
21h
What is the name of your ISP? and what is your location?
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
18m
Converge, south of metro
@rsa101 (38534)
• Philippines
19h
It sounds incredibly frustrating dealing with an unreliable internet connection, especially when you're depending on it for work or daily tasks. It’s interesting that you mentioned the very hot days we’ve been experiencing—extreme temperatures can indeed affect internet services. Heat can cause equipment to overheat, which may lead to slower speeds, intermittent connections, or even complete outages. Modems, routers, and other network equipment, when exposed to high heat, can malfunction or throttle performance to prevent damage. Additionally, outdoor equipment like fiber optic lines or cell towers can experience interference from extreme weather conditions. Another factor could be network congestion, especially during peak hours like at night. If there are many users in your area, your ISP might not have sufficient infrastructure to handle the increased demand, causing slower speeds or drops in service. Some ISPs also face maintenance issues or underinvestment in infrastructure, particularly in areas where they may not have upgraded their facilities in a while. Looking at options with other providers is definitely a good idea, especially if you’re consistently experiencing poor service. It’s important to weigh the reliability and customer service of potential providers as well, since a change might solve the issue temporarily but could lead to more frustrations if their service is just as unreliable. I hope your internet stabilizes soon, and that you find a better solution moving forward!
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@rsa101 (38534)
• Philippines
11m
@rakski In my area, there are plenty of options, but Converge and PLDT seem to be less popular compared to Globe, which provides the best service here. This appears to be quite different from your situation.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
15m
unfortunately, we only have converge and pldt available. Globe is there but they have poor signal here so it is out of the question
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
4m
@rsa101 true. it is the other way around here. Some providers are from cable company and I am not sure about getting them since we do not use cable anymore
@snowy22315 (189257)
• United States
12h
That is no good. It might be worth it to get better internet even if you have to pay a bit more.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
15m
Yes, I am looking for options now
@RasmaSandra (84843)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6h
I hope it all clears up and you have Internet again,
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
17m
it seems to be stable for a few days now. I hope that will always be the case
@JudyEv (353118)
• Rockingham, Australia
20h
Having problems with the internet becomes very frustrating. I hope things improve for you.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
15m
that is so true. Internet nowadays is a necessity
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@nela13 (58902)
• Portugal
10h
I think it is a good idea look for other options.
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
14m
yes, but for now we have limited one
@Shivram59 (40839)
• India
13h
Go for a better internet service provider. We here don't have such internet issues
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
14m
good for you. I am looking for options
@cabuyogty (3596)
• Philippines
10h
Good Luck that you can find the best ISPs here in our country. Have a nice day!
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
14m
thank you
6h
I sure do hope that you get a better faster service soon Raquel
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@rakski (135774)
• Philippines
18m
I hope so too