by Guest » Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:32 pm
These are my observations with AT&T's FTTN network:
1) as another user found, AT&T's overseas network connections are iffy. I've observed slow speeds to servers in Europe.
2) using a VPN (I've been using the IPSec, since the OpenVPN beta is flakey for me; though the former isn't perfect either) usually provides relief
3) I switched away from AT&T's DNS from the start. It is not the issue. I've had to resort to OpenDNS and Google, which are ok, but would prefer to use Sonic's. However, switching the VPN on and off can make that option problematic, though I suppose I could use one off- and one on-network entry as my router only allows two.
The bottom line is that I think we've all been spoiled by Sonic's network. I don't think there's much that can be done with AT&T's so I would hope that Sonic at least considers making their own services more friendly to those who have, or will, transition to FTTN and are stuck with AT&T's clogged pipes.
Whether that means beefing up and finishing the VPNs, or making services such as the DNS and usenet servers better accessible and more secure for FTTN users, or both, some mitigation of these issues would be appreciated.
Don't get me wrong, going from DSL to FTTN speeds is great, but going from a Prius to a Porsche is a lot less satisfying if it's limited to 55mph.
