ramboky:Scotty1986: Based on the amount of other people that have started having issues since the upgrade work started. I also know the Vodafone techs are watching this topic, so I'm sure they would be gathering feedback from all users.
Ps. Don't be so touchy dude, lighten up.
Based on your previous comments you're testing via WiFi, not Ethernet. You haven't experienced congestion before and you're not now. You don't know if any changes have been made to your node. You're not doing enough analysis to isolate your issue and you're not posting enough info here for it to be useful to Vodafone if it was actually related. Lastly, this isn't a Vodafone support thread, it's a thread about congestion issues.
My issue is, and perhaps I was too blunt before, most of your posts to this thread have been off topic. That's all.
Staying off topic for the moment, have you tried using a WiFi analyzer to verify the channel you're using is the best choice and your signal strength is acceptable in the location you're testing? Once you've done that, if you're still having issues the only sensible option is to contact Vodafone. They're really not as bad as you're making out, particularly the tech guys.
Wifi signal is "excellent" according to the devices and yes I have used a wifi analyzer to find the best channel. It is pretty crowded so I switched to 5g and still have the issues. This is using a Roku streaming stick and Amazon Fire stick, one is located about 1m away from the modem, but through a GIB wall. I tried plugging the stick into the TV right next to the modem, same issues. I disconnected all other devices that transmit a signal including my wireless gaming headsets that have caused problems in the past with no luck. I have quality drops over Ethernet too when using Netflix on XB1. Others in Woodridge/Newlands are having similar issues and it seems to have started around the time the upgrades started. I will wait for all the upgrade work to be completed then look at my options. I have dealt with Vodafone support many times in the past and can hand to heart say I have never had a more terrible customer experience in my life. I still get bills from accounts that got closed years ago. Lucky they say I don't owe anything. When I got fibre installed it took weeks to get Vodafone TV on because they messed up the order countless times. I have spent dozens of hours on the phone to Vodafone and I'm not doing it again. I once spent 3 hours and 45 minutes waiting for someone to pick up the phone, only to get disconnected and no call back. If my connection gets too bad, I will cancel and get VDSL else ware. So, yes, there really are that bad.
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