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15-09-2006

@admin

it seems to be a good idea...

but one question come to my mind would people really bother to use it?

16-09-2006

Admin bhai... this looks good... so wen are u planning to launch ur downloading site....

and wat kinda downloads are allowed...

22-09-2006

I just registered here so that i could educate you guys on how to cheat hathwats port blocking and getting full d'l speeds on torrents, emule, etc, also well RavEn, u being a CCIE i thought you know this too, neways.
port 1723 is a PPTP port, which hathway CANNOT block no matter what, as they using cable modem tech, so thats it, just use port 1723 (tcp and udp) on ur torrents/ emule, limewire or any p2p and u have a open port. obv u cant use port 80/8080 etc, cuz they too are stealth ports.
so yeah, 1723 and make ur life simple.
thats it, i have no hangups with hathway, no downtime, speeds are good, torrents work great, hell i download like 1.7 - 2 gb a day with torrents, with the pc on all day. the only prob i got is the limited upload speeds which are only 64kbps, n i'm a major seeder, and its really annoying, they should give you the same up speeds as ur downs,..so yeah they are cons when it comes to this, otherwise alls' good. now waiting for a bigger plan from hathway, maybe 512 or 1mbps, tht should be fun.
i hope this helps u guys.
cya cheers.

12-10-2006

hi ppl..
i need 2 know whether hathway offers good uplaod speed.. i mostly deal in torrents.. my current uplaod speed is 9kbps

i want it to be around 256-512 kbps

i'm goanna choose such a plan in Hathway.. but will they provide tht kinda upload speed?

Airtel isnt available in my area..[hyderabad/lakdikapul]

hoping for a +ve reply Mav..

mmm · 12-10-2006

^ pls see : hathway packages

The upload speed should be better than ADSL .

I am not sure abt reliability of Hathway .
we often see grievances related to Hathway
Internet connection ( Deccan Chronicle -
speak out )

pawanrh · 02-01-2007

I am Completely Against Raven and all others who criticise Hathway to these extents. I am not a salesman though.

I agree that Hathway does have issues like not responding on time, taking a long time to resolve issues, etc. But I must say hathway does give me very good speeds. These speeds are better than any other ISP i have seen. I get consistent 256kbps on my (256k freeway plan) if i am downloading from appropriate sites. I am not a Rookie. I have been using this connection for 2 years. i use a download meter to measure my speeds (Average speeds and not just peaks). I can provide screenshots which show me getting around 256kbps average.
Over the last two years of usage, i have problems where my internet has been offline for 15 days long once, but these kindof things happen rarely. and since its cable it takes longer to fix issues. (Yes, i agree that they take really long and even i have gotten frustrated with it at times).

Also, Raven, I think ur a bit short of knowledge.
Blocked ports mean, blocked incoming ports. These are blocked to avoid spyware and also commercial use of UL connections. Even airtel blocks in many places. blocking incoming ports does not reduce ur browsing or HTTP downloading speeds. If u think it does, please do a bit of reading before compaining. Blocking port 80 will block you from hosting a webserver (running at port 80) and not from browsing as you think. Please do not complain about that. You can get a business connection if thats ur intention.
Torrent speeds are good if u change ur port to an open port. try PortDetective.Com - Port Detective tells you whats Open, In Use or Blocked to look for open ports. Really it works. i have reached about 30KBps average speeds on bit torrent, i wonder myself how, but thats very rare. Getting 15+ KBps is certainly possible on well seeded torrents.
HTTP Downloads almost always run at 28KBps+ provided from a good server
Uploads speeds are limited to 64KBps and we cant get around that. This will affect torrent downloads, but u can still get satisfactory speeds of 15KBps+ on well seeded torrents.

Doesnt matter if I'm the only one standing for Hathway, but as long as they give me good speeds and the connection doesnt go down often, I do appreciate their service.

Regards,
Pawan

02-01-2007

I agree with you! In fact, I was quite surprised to see so many negative comments for hathway.

Is Hathway going to start any new plans or upgrade their old plans with respect to the recent change in Mtnl and Bsnl? Does anyone know anything about a possible upgradation?

pawanrh · 03-01-2007

@Melody,
I think other larger players like Airtel and Reliance will have to take steps first. Though I wont be surprised if hathway comes up hurriedly with an upgraded package, as they did with Freeway. Well, it was one of the first 256k packages. Also BSNL's quality of Service has to be good enough to actually make these players act.

Admin · 04-01-2007

The problem is that if some one has little trouble he/she comes here and beats the crap out of thier isp's reputation and on the other hand there are people who are more then happy but you will hardly find anyone comming here and posting a good review.

Good to see you stick up for your isp. Hope they continue to provide you guys good service.

18-01-2007

Cowax!

Nothing will happen even if you take a connection of 512 kbps. I know at no speed, the exact speed one will get but one third or even below that is really harrasing. I have a 512 kbps speed, the speed is horrible, I am getting the speed @ 100 - 120 kbps. At 512 kbps, the speed is at least expected to be more than 400 kbps but alas I never get. Management at Hathway is the worst - even their sales people who had left Hathway due to this bad management told me several times. They are providing a bad connection - That's not a problem but they don't care about the customers' complaints even. I will surely fight against them - Let the time come.

By the way, Mr.Admin, You would be aware of the fact the customers of Airtel/BSNL etc are much moreeeeeee as compared to Hathway and people are continuously migrating to these companies from Hathway, Have ever thought why? Not because bad speed or bad connnection but because bad customer service. At Billingbangalore , there is nobody who can assist the customer in a single good way and if you contact 40161616 (the paid phone line) , that will be picked up after 4/5 times of complete rings and the person will listen with his deaf ears.

Anyway, I am still a customer as I have made a payment of Rs.3367 in advance for six months.

02-01-2007	#16
pawanrh Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	I am Completely Against Raven and all others who criticise Hathway to these extents. I am not a salesman though. I agree that Hathway does have issues like not responding on time, taking a long time to resolve issues, etc. But I must say hathway does give me very good speeds. These speeds are better than any other ISP i have seen. I get consistent 256kbps on my (256k freeway plan) if i am downloading from appropriate sites. I am not a Rookie. I have been using this connection for 2 years. i use a download meter to measure my speeds (Average speeds and not just peaks). I can provide screenshots which show me getting around 256kbps average. Over the last two years of usage, i have problems where my internet has been offline for 15 days long once, but these kindof things happen rarely. and since its cable it takes longer to fix issues. (Yes, i agree that they take really long and even i have gotten frustrated with it at times). Also, Raven, I think ur a bit short of knowledge. Blocked ports mean, blocked incoming ports. These are blocked to avoid spyware and also commercial use of UL connections. Even airtel blocks in many places. blocking incoming ports does not reduce ur browsing or HTTP downloading speeds. If u think it does, please do a bit of reading before compaining. Blocking port 80 will block you from hosting a webserver (running at port 80) and not from browsing as you think. Please do not complain about that. You can get a business connection if thats ur intention. Torrent speeds are good if u change ur port to an open port. try PortDetective.Com - Port Detective tells you whats Open, In Use or Blocked to look for open ports. Really it works. i have reached about 30KBps average speeds on bit torrent, i wonder myself how, but thats very rare. Getting 15+ KBps is certainly possible on well seeded torrents. HTTP Downloads almost always run at 28KBps+ provided from a good server Uploads speeds are limited to 64KBps and we cant get around that. This will affect torrent downloads, but u can still get satisfactory speeds of 15KBps+ on well seeded torrents. Doesnt matter if I'm the only one standing for Hathway, but as long as they give me good speeds and the connection doesnt go down often, I do appreciate their service. Regards, Pawan Last edited by pawanrh; 02-01-2007 at 12:42 AM. Reason: additions

04-01-2007	#19
Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Age: 31 Posts: 3,100 Rep Power: 10	The problem is that if some one has little trouble he/she comes here and beats the crap out of thier isp's reputation and on the other hand there are people who are more then happy but you will hardly find anyone comming here and posting a good review. Good to see you stick up for your isp. Hope they continue to provide you guys good service. __________________ Reliance data card \| Reliance broadband \| Airtel broadband \| Wimax

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15-09-2006	#11
Dante Guest Posts: n/a	@admin it seems to be a good idea... but one question come to my mind would people really bother to use it?

16-09-2006	#12
Netizen Guest Posts: n/a	Admin bhai... this looks good... so wen are u planning to launch ur downloading site.... and wat kinda downloads are allowed...

22-09-2006	#13
cowax Guest Posts: n/a	I just registered here so that i could educate you guys on how to cheat hathwats port blocking and getting full d'l speeds on torrents, emule, etc, also well RavEn, u being a CCIE i thought you know this too, neways. port 1723 is a PPTP port, which hathway CANNOT block no matter what, as they using cable modem tech, so thats it, just use port 1723 (tcp and udp) on ur torrents/ emule, limewire or any p2p and u have a open port. obv u cant use port 80/8080 etc, cuz they too are stealth ports. so yeah, 1723 and make ur life simple. thats it, i have no hangups with hathway, no downtime, speeds are good, torrents work great, hell i download like 1.7 - 2 gb a day with torrents, with the pc on all day. the only prob i got is the limited upload speeds which are only 64kbps, n i'm a major seeder, and its really annoying, they should give you the same up speeds as ur downs,..so yeah they are cons when it comes to this, otherwise alls' good. now waiting for a bigger plan from hathway, maybe 512 or 1mbps, tht should be fun. i hope this helps u guys. cya cheers.

12-10-2006	#14
maverick_devil Guest Posts: n/a	hi ppl.. i need 2 know whether hathway offers good uplaod speed.. i mostly deal in torrents.. my current uplaod speed is 9kbps i want it to be around 256-512 kbps i'm goanna choose such a plan in Hathway.. but will they provide tht kinda upload speed? Airtel isnt available in my area..[hyderabad/lakdikapul] hoping for a +ve reply Mav..

12-10-2006	#15
mmm Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 291 Rep Power: 3	^ pls see : hathway packages The upload speed should be better than ADSL . I am not sure abt reliability of Hathway . we often see grievances related to Hathway Internet connection ( Deccan Chronicle - speak out )

02-01-2007	#17
Melody Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with you! In fact, I was quite surprised to see so many negative comments for hathway. Is Hathway going to start any new plans or upgrade their old plans with respect to the recent change in Mtnl and Bsnl? Does anyone know anything about a possible upgradation?

03-01-2007	#18
pawanrh Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	@Melody, I think other larger players like Airtel and Reliance will have to take steps first. Though I wont be surprised if hathway comes up hurriedly with an upgraded package, as they did with Freeway. Well, it was one of the first 256k packages. Also BSNL's quality of Service has to be good enough to actually make these players act.

18-01-2007	#20
loftysub Guest Posts: n/a	Cowax! Nothing will happen even if you take a connection of 512 kbps. I know at no speed, the exact speed one will get but one third or even below that is really harrasing. I have a 512 kbps speed, the speed is horrible, I am getting the speed @ 100 - 120 kbps. At 512 kbps, the speed is at least expected to be more than 400 kbps but alas I never get. Management at Hathway is the worst - even their sales people who had left Hathway due to this bad management told me several times. They are providing a bad connection - That's not a problem but they don't care about the customers' complaints even. I will surely fight against them - Let the time come. By the way, Mr.Admin, You would be aware of the fact the customers of Airtel/BSNL etc are much moreeeeeee as compared to Hathway and people are continuously migrating to these companies from Hathway, Have ever thought why? Not because bad speed or bad connnection but because bad customer service. At Billingbangalore , there is nobody who can assist the customer in a single good way and if you contact 40161616 (the paid phone line) , that will be picked up after 4/5 times of complete rings and the person will listen with his deaf ears. Anyway, I am still a customer as I have made a payment of Rs.3367 in advance for six months.