gopichandpai
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Hathway Broadband launches Docsis 3.0 Ultra High speed network
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assassin2005
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Hi Guyz.....I have recently upgraded my hathway plan from 2mbps to 50mbps i.e. HD2 stream plan.The connection was running fine for a month and suddenly major issue started in my area (Byculla, Mumbai) the amplifier device atop my building was removed , reason according to hathway is "They are not getting permission from local cable operator to install the device. It's been 11 days my connection is down and still the same problem and after speaking to a senior person I was told to wait for 2 days and then he will tell whether should I wait or disconnect the connection.....Now I am thinking what to do...wait or disconnect.... 
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issed-off:The biggest problem with Hathway is their requirement to tie up with local cable operators. While this makes it easy for them to get access to homes, it is equally easy for the cable operators to throw them out. I ended up being with Hathway simply because I had virtually no choice. I have been using MTNL DSL (and continue to keep it as a backup line) but because my house is about 4 to 5 kms from the exchange, speeds are terrible. I considered the VDSL option but MTNL itself told me that since I am that far, I should not bother. When looking for other alternatives, I realised that neither Tata nor Airtel provide internet in our complex - because of cable operator muscle. So I was left with no option but to go for Hathway - and that too with the stupid login screen. I was delighted when they started providing Docsis and the screen went away but that was pure luck.
If you aren't getting Hathway from your local cable operator, then ask him which internet connection he gives. I understand that some of them do provide very fast speeds. For instance, I know of another cable operator giving speeds of 10 to 15 mbps generally and specific sites like Google, Youtube etc at a higher speed of 40 Mbps. You never know, it might even have better pings than Hathway.
If you aren't getting Hathway from your local cable operator, then ask him which internet connection he gives. I understand that some of them do provide very fast speeds. For instance, I know of another cable operator giving speeds of 10 to 15 mbps generally and specific sites like Google, Youtube etc at a higher speed of 40 Mbps. You never know, it might even have better pings than Hathway.