RickS Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 Remind me.... is Telmex slowly but surely replacing all copper/DSL with fiber? Even without ordering it? From Jocotopec to Chapala or just specific spots/areas? Anyone have it 'around' Villa Lucerna area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 We had to order it but the changeover was quick and easy and it works better. Since we had a dedicated second phone line just for internet, it is actually costing less. We ordered the cheapest 50 mb speed (getting about 34) and that works absolutely fine for our TV streaming and light computer work. The DSL was getting less and less reliable. It didn't seem to concern them much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oasiscloud Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Telmex fiber is just available in specific spots. If you go to the office they can tell you if it is available in your area. It isn't available where I live in Riberas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkessler2 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Telmex upgraded a lot of areas where they had DSL to VDSL. Where they didn't, the remaining DSL is getting changed to fiber. But I think the VDSL areas are too recent a capex to trash them and change to fiber, maybe with some exceptions. Competition is fierce, they can't ignore it either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Yes, through the years there are as many versions of "DSL" as 'Carter has little liver pills'! The problem Lakeside is trying to determine what version your casa has or what might be available on your block or neighborhood. And what shape the copper wiring/connections are in along the way. And, yes, competition is always good... especially when having to work with the likes of a Telmex! Had it not been for iLox (thank you Tom!) and then Totalplay, I wonder if they would YET be offering fiber here except 'under the sheets' to support VDSL. And I agree that a good VDSL connection is plenty fine to support what most Lakesiders want to achieve with their Internet connection. P.S. Still looking to hear of any experience with fiber (or good VDSL) out west of Ajijic in the Villa Lucerna area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whipstock Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) I had to Google "Carter liver pills" haha. I have friends near you that have total play and are happy with their service. Edit: I realize you asked about Telmex and not Totalplay, but fiber optic is fiber optic (unless you are concerned about keeping a land line number) Edited July 5, 2023 by Whipstock Clarity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted July 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 12:43 PM, Whipstock said: I had to Google "Carter little liver pills" haha. If one grew up in the South.... as I did.... one knew exactly what this meant. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshineydays Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, RickS said: If one grew up in the South.... as I did.... one knew exactly what this meant. Yep! 😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 I'm Canadian and knew exactly what this meant. Those Carter's little liver pills were everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semalu Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Hi Rick, I have had Telmex Fibre installed as a back up plan to total play for a couple of months now. I too opted for the 50mB service and am getting almost what I pay for. Its pretty reliable, but admit to using it as a back up plan to my main service, Total play; and as a dedicated service for file uploads. I am north of the highway just above the Tuesday Market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 You didn't have to grow up in the South or in Canada to know about Carter's Little Pills, you just needed to be over a certain age! https://www.southernliving.com/culture/carters-little-liver-pills https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/history-carter-little-pills-231000769.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter's_Little_Liver_Pills 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexijims1 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Back to the topic, does anyone know if their is any difference in upload/download speed in the fiber optic for those of us paying 599p vs 389p per month with TelMex? My guess is it might be all the same now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 According to the Telmex website, the $349 service supports up to 60 mbps download while the $549 service supports up to 300 mbps. No mention is made of upload speeds. The former gets 100GB of cloud storage and the latter gets 300GB. Now what is actual reality on the ground.... I don't know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mostlylost Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 $389 package using wifi in house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 I am paying for 300 and just got 13. Complaining to Telmex does nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, HarryB said: I am paying for 300 and just got 13. Complaining to Telmex does nothing. Remember...it's UP TO 300 with no minimum guaranteed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 hour ago, HarryB said: I am paying for 300 and just got 13. Complaining to Telmex does nothing. Find a Telmex repair person and have them come to your house. Call 800 number and report your problem. In my experience, dealing with people at Telmex office in Ajijic is pointless. We have had the best luck with a repair person coming to our home whom we contacted by finding him working near our home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 All done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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