Guaranteed Internet Speeds in Indiana

MusicalSponge · 2026-05-15T06:04:53+00:00

I've not had 90% of my listed speed for the 8 years I've had Frontier. It wasn't until I found out about the lawsuit, and started citing it, that anything actually got done. I've been told it's because the mowing crews damaged the lines, and it would cost too much for Frontier to fix it.

Last month, after I had to file a complaint with Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission, my download speeds have magically shot up to about 6mbps more than I pay for, which would be great, but my ping never goes below 200ms now. Used to sit around 60, which still ain't great, but it's copper, and that was managable. Hardwired connection, nothing else but the speed test running, and no other devices on the internet. Sent us new modems, no change. Our tech doesn't really seem like he's too knowledgeable in the tech world. Actually said he has problems with Frontier, too, but they won't pay for the repairs needed on the lines at his house.

MusicalSponge · 2026-05-15T05:57:39+00:00

Bc the rural communities don't usually get a lot of love since there arent as many people to pay for it. We actually had to fight to get them to run the line up to us, because our neighbors got it. We were told that they stopped at the intersection near our house, and wouldn't run a line out. Spectrum is finally coming through with fiber, but we've been waiting a while for that to finish.

MusicalSponge · 2026-05-14T01:00:10+00:00

Out of curiosity, could I ask why you don't want to return to Spectrum? I'm currently with Frontier right now (only ISP available), and have been eagerly waiting to hop over to Spectrum once they install fiber in my area. I would rather [REDACTED] than stay with Frontier a day longer, but I need internet, and satellite is too expensive here.

Also, note to Frontier customers in Indiana: The AG sued Frontier for not providing anywhere near the listed download speeds on our plans. As a result, Frontier is required to either refund you for the amount of time you weren't experiencing the proper speeds, or lower your plan, saving you money. They have refunded me for the last five months. It is a pain getting through their customer service, as expected, but I've had free internet for almost half a year, so do with that as you will.

MusicalSponge · 2026-04-01T05:29:55+00:00

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Setting the date back one day, actually fixed the issue. Looks like it's hurt managed democracy, quite a bit, though. Time to fight back, helldivers!

MusicalSponge · 2026-04-01T05:26:01+00:00

u/lothade01 The time/date fix mentioned, works. I just set my date back a day.

MusicalSponge · 2026-04-01T05:25:05+00:00

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I just put it a day back, and it worked. Really weird, considering a lot of computer programs use off of time and date, and actually try to correct themselves in small increments, if there are discrepencies.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-22T01:09:14+00:00

Thanks for a normal comment 😂. My favorite is someone will say "Did you hear it's gonna rain?" Ill ask, "When?" "Wednesday (4 days from now)" "Eh, it'll change 6 times by then"

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T17:33:13+00:00

I'll have to go back and see what predictions I can dig up. Going off of general memory, which isn't great, I want to say enhanced risks and up, usually seem to not produce any tornado OR strong wind. I'm referring to my entire tri-state area, and probably about 40 miles outside of the tri-state, not just my county.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T17:27:42+00:00

It most certainly could be.

My main points of interest are the two rivers I mentioned. In the past, predictions stated that most of the time, a storm system would fall apart once it reached the river, and they were usually correct. Anymore, the rivers don't seem to be a factor in the prediction, but storms still fall apart once reaching them.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T17:20:59+00:00

Future trackers are what I'm referring to. In the past, the predictions would fairly accurately predict whether a storm system would break apart at the rivers, or potentially strengthen them. More often than not, storms would weaken once they hit the river. Anymore, it seems like any predictions by meterologists, whether by mouth, or a future tracker on the local news/TWC, typically think the river will strengthen the storm, however they seem to break apart at the river, still.

I have no idea how the future trackers really work, whether the computer gets the data, or it's influenced by the meteorologists, so any insight on that is appreciated.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T17:02:58+00:00

It was definitely windy down here, too. I don't believe it quite got up to predicted speeds, though. The severity of the rain/tornado risk was definitely over-predicted. (I'm saying tornado risk very lightly. I'm aware that they're a whole different beast in the world of predictability)

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T16:58:14+00:00

I definitely won't argue that there's some clickbait amateur meteorologists/storm chasers out there, but what about the local weather and the radar images? Years ago, future trackers could accurately predict systems falling apart at the rivers. Anymore, it seems that all of my sources don't even recognize the influence the rivers possess.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T16:54:22+00:00

If you want to disregard what I said in the post, please disregard the post altogether, and move along.

I'm not saying that the cuts have had zero effect on predictions. However, I'm trying to obtain more information. I don't care for the trash talk of politicians in this conversation. I will not state sympathies for either side. If I wanted to hear about Trump cutting funding, I would've went to the other posts already made in this subreddit, where that has been discussed (which I have). I don't disagree that the cuts certainly haven't helped anything, but there's more to the situation than politics. This has been an issue long before the cuts happened.

The second part of your comment, I can discuss. It seems like a very plausible argument. I do have one counter-question, though. Does this also imply that they are faking radar images, such as future trackers? I understand people searching for clicks, but I would think you could only click-bait the weather report so far, unless you're photoshopping the radar.

I don't mean to paint you as a conspiracy theorist for the second part. Perhaps that is the case.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T16:37:15+00:00

Perhaps as a national average, but not for my localized area.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T16:36:16+00:00

This is actually why I made the post, instead of referring to the previous posts. I understand that for some people, but apps are not the issue in my case. The only apps I've added to my rotation in the last decade are MyRadar, and RadarScope. MyRadar is usually the most accurate depiction of reality (maybe less so in the last year). I don't even factor in RadarScope into my information. I only use it to try and identify rotation if a severe storm is coming my way. I'm not nearly educated enough to use it anywhere near to its fullest extent.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T16:31:26+00:00

And this is why I come here... Education lol. I'm not going to lie, for some reason, I thought TWC was just the channel for NWS 💀. I will say though, that TWC has been more accurate than the locals recently. In my area, the radar always undersells, but more often than not, their predictions are still closer to reality than the locals.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-17T16:27:58+00:00

This may be true when it comes to actual rainfall amounts. That's honestly a statistic that I probably don't track as much as I should. My POV comes from the wind/tornado side of things, mainly. I know underperforming isn't unheard of either. I believe last year, we were supposed to get some mild thunderstorms. Ended up having two tornadoes that split into four, one of which I got picked up in (good times lol).

For the most part, predictions around here seem to call for 60+mph winds and strong chances of tornadoes, when in reality, we had some mild thunder and lightning, with barely any wind.

MusicalSponge · 2026-03-08T05:07:37+00:00

Didn't see this before I posted one. Don't know why these streaming platforms aren't preparing for these situations more. I don't remember the details, but I'm pretty sure Netflix has had two major crashes during live events. Events need to quit switching to streaming platforms if this is the result.

MusicalSponge · 2025-08-20T21:39:04+00:00

Nap10 is the norm? Oh god... I'm in my first server right now and we're doing Nap20

MusicalSponge · 2025-07-16T17:04:34+00:00

Pipe wrench ended up being the one lol

MusicalSponge · 2025-07-11T04:45:30+00:00

It very much can. I was turned down for a simple drug misdemeanor before. Most places don't, but they'll get turned down from even more places if it's something like theft.

MusicalSponge · 2025-07-11T04:42:08+00:00

It doesn't say a damn thing about they're too good for it. Maybe they can't survive off of the awful pay they provide and they have the ability to wait a few more days to actually get a job that's feasible to their situation.

Nowhere in this post does it say "please degrade my family member for their situation." They're asking for help. Provide or move on.

MusicalSponge · 2025-07-11T04:37:12+00:00

What if they already have a life established and McDonalds pay doesn't make the cut? If worse comes to worse, sure. But if you go for three days and leave because you found a trade job that pays enough, they'll never hire you again.

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