georgegermanos
Hi guys!
I think Sodetel is blocking my Torrent downloads. This occurs even during the day - I'm on a 4mb fixed IP line and regardless of the time of day, bittorrent seems blocked. I'm not even close to using up my allotted quota and have about half remaining.
I've even tried to use VPN via IPSec or PPTP with no luck :( Anyone know of a way to get around this? I'll go crazy if I can't download the latest Game of Thrones episode in 1080p this week.
NuclearVision
there is a workaround. use a seedbox. basically torrent is peer to peer so you're not downloading through http, a seedbox downloads a torrent for you then makes it available through http(normal speed). a seed box is not usually expensive good luck.
georgegermanos
NuclearVision wrotethere is a workaround. use a seedbox. basically torrent is peer to peer so you're not downloading through http, a seedbox downloads a torrent for you then makes it available through http(normal speed). a seed box is not usually expensive good luck.
Thanks for the reply, I've used seedboxes in the past, however downloading through FTP in Lebanon is not ideal. I haven't found a reliable FTP or SSH client that has solid resume download support - when download 10gb files, starting from square one is awful :( Any one else know of a workaround or way to bypass them throttling quota that I am paying for?
xazbrat
Another solution--try going through some of the TV series streaming sites and find a 1080p stream and use a file grabber to get the file. Unless you are also shooting for DTS sound, this should work for you. The problem is that with such a high profile show is that a lot of streams are being taken down almost as quickly as they are being put up.
GL
hussam
georgegermanos wroteNuclearVision wrotethere is a workaround. use a seedbox. basically torrent is peer to peer so you're not downloading through http, a seedbox downloads a torrent for you then makes it available through http(normal speed). a seed box is not usually expensive good luck.
Thanks for the reply, I've used seedboxes in the past, however downloading through FTP in Lebanon is not ideal. I haven't found a reliable FTP or SSH client that has solid resume download support - when download 10gb files, starting from square one is awful :( Any one else know of a workaround or way to bypass them throttling quota that I am paying for?
If you are comfortable with command line, those the following tools. Both support resuming:
- Wget has windows binaries. It supports ftp.
- Curl does too
https://curl.haxx.se/download.html (scroll down to the windows binary). Curl also supports SSH. Curl is preinstalled on macs too.
FadZ
Welp, I've been a client of their's for about a year and 2 months, my experience hasn't been all that great. Started out at around 250kB/s, and that was on the 2mbps package. I then updated to the 4mbps package and the speed was at first the same. But all good things have to come to an end. Skip forward two months, my top speed is 100 kB/s. It's been like that ever since. It's most likely the FUP, I have most of my heavy downloads at night, even though ruining my day speed wouldn't make sense since I'm losing data anyway. I really lost hope with internet, I don't think there's any better alternative for me. All my hopes are (unrealistically) dumped on the ministry of telecommunications and their plans to install fiber optics technology for residential use.
Totoro
FadZ wroteWelp, I've been a client of their's for about a year and 2 months, my experience hasn't been all that great. Started out at around 250kB/s, and that was on the 2mbps package. I then updated to the 4mbps package and the speed was at first the same. But all good things have to come to an end. Skip forward two months, my top speed is 100 kB/s. It's been like that ever since. It's most likely the FUP, I have most of my heavy downloads at night, even though ruining my day speed wouldn't make sense since I'm losing data anyway. I really lost hope with internet, I don't think there's any better alternative for me. All my hopes are (unrealistically) dumped on the ministry of telecommunications and their plans to install fiber optics technology for residential use.
I've tried everything Sodetel, they're really one of the worst. My ping is at 180-500 with their most expensive package right now. I was waiting for the summer to be able to change to Ogero or something but apparently even the infamous 2mbps unlimited package now has its flaws.
So yes, it's all because of the corrupt government and ministry right now. I say we should protest this thing more and make it public.
Along with protests about electricity, water etc...
Adnan
Has anyone ever tried to negotiate a trade-off? My line can only support 4Mbps, is it possible to get the 8Mbps but with extra GB because I'm not getting the full speed?
Totoro
Adnan wroteHas anyone ever tried to negotiate a trade-off? My line can only support 4Mbps, is it possible to get the 8Mbps but with extra GB because I'm not getting the full speed?
Yeah, it's what I'm doing currently, I get 8Mbps or 8 to 11 even though I asked for 16.
I need to change it soon to Ogero but I just can't get rid of my connection for 2 months right now to do so.
vegetaleb
How good is the Sodetel Connect?
It's interesting as the 50$ modem is both Wifi to receive internet and to give for devices, 2mb/s speed and unlimited night traffic
PS: it's for mountain house so no big investment here
Moudimadi
Hello Guys, when i go to speedtest.net, i'm recently getting isp: BBP-AS, i'm a Sodetel subscriber. Anyone getting this ISP too? And why? Thanks.
Totoro
Hey guys,
Has anyone tried Sodetel's ping plan (Fixed IP)?
If yes I would appreciate some feedback since I'm not downloading much and will only be needing stable ping with no interruptions/lag.
ManOwaRR
U sure u dont want to download
Fifa 17 29gb
Nba2k17 53gb
Forza 3 29gb
Gears 4 probably 50+
Battlefield 1 50+
Many many good games
Totoro
My friend has a net cafe and my relatives live in the same building, all with a decent internet connection to download all that, unlimited at night too.
I can manage downloading things I need but I can't afford disconnecting every time I'm raiding with 20 people and causing them all to die because of 1 disconnect (I play healer) or ruin a 5v5 CSGO/dota2/League game as well.
Also BF1 will be way smoother with 90-100 ping instead of 150-500.
Have you tried their fixed IP plan?
ManOwaRR
Yeah i did years ago
For gaming terranet still has the lowest latency 58-60ms
Ogero is next on 74-80ms
Sodetel 110ms stable with fixed ip
Totoro
ManOwaRR wroteYeah i did years ago
For gaming terranet still has the lowest latency 58-60ms
Ogero is next on 74-80ms
Sodetel 110ms stable with fixed ip
Thank you! Well as long as it's stable I'm okay with that.
Until I have the time to apply and wait for Ogero to replace Sodetel I'm going to stick with that plan.
Totoro
I noticed a problem (which to Sodetel was completely normal) yesterday, I would disconnect every day at 9:45 exactly. It's a 5 second disconnect and comes back rather quickly but I can't afford a DC because then 19 other people would die in the game I play.
Anyway, I called Sodetel and they told me something about the "Refresh Rate" that's disconnecting me. Then I was like okay well give me a solution because they probably just thought I wanted to know what's wrong and not fix it or something.
They told me to turn off my router and turn it back on an hour before I start playing. I did that and the refresh rate did change but to 9:00 this time instead of 9:45.
So I guess my question is, if I don't want my connection to refresh from 8:30pm till 1:30 am what can I do and when should I restart my router?
Thank you for taking the time to read my rant ^^.
nuclearcat
IMHO bullshit about "refresh". Most probably they just have retarded BRAS and billing, that cannot handle radius CoA. Or just a improper hack to disconnect users at least each 24h (it might be done for various purposes, but again if BRAS/billing are not done properly).
Totoro
Hey again guys, I called Sodetel to subscribe to the ping plan. I know it's expensive but right now I need it.
When I called, the sales department told me that they need 48 hours to check if there's an available 'plug' for fixed IP in the central, I thought that was a BS answer.
Can anyone confirm that claim?
Adnan
Ummmm my modem doesn't want to get a default gateway IP (i.e. the Sodetel Gateway). It's only receiving its own public IP and the DNS server. How's this thing gonna even route?
Edit: solved by resetting the modem.