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Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 3:41 AM

Connection keeps dropping - high upstream power & uncorrectable errors, need line check

My Xfinity internet has been dropping repeatedly for the past two weeks with high latency, packet loss, and intermittent disconnects. I use my own modem (Hitron CODA) and checked its DOCSIS signal page. The readings point to a line/signal problem: Upstream power is 53.0-55.5 dBmV on all channels (near maximum). Downstream power is -12.0 to -14.8 dBmV (low). Downstream SNR is 35-37 dB on 256QAM channels (borderline). There are high uncorrectable error counts on multiple downstream channels (e.g. 5679, 2180, 1989, 1235), and the OFDM/OFDMA (DOCSIS 3.1) channels are not locking. There are no splitters or amplifiers in my home - the modem connects directly to the wall outlet - so the attenuation appears to be on the outside line, connectors, or the tap. Could someone run a signal check and schedule a technician to inspect the outside cabling and tap? Thank you.

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@XfinityKei​ Hi, Pleases help me check the inbox. here is the detail.Thanks.

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From the readings, my downstream power is down around −15 dBmV (very weak) and upstream is pushed up near the max at ~55 dBmV to compensate — that's a classic sign of signal attenuation on the coax line, connectors, or the tap. On top of that I'm seeing high uncorrectable error counts and the DOCSIS 3.1 channels won't lock. These numbers reflect a physical line condition, not a software or configuration issue.

I understand a remote reboot/refresh or a power-level adjustment on your end might help temporarily, but if the root cause is a damaged, corroded, or water-affected cable/connector/tap or a degraded drop line, remote fixes won't solve it for good and the problem will keep coming back.

Since there are no splitters or amplifiers inside my home and the modem connects directly to the wall outlet, I'd really like to have a technician come out to measure the signal at the entry point and inspect the connectors, the drop line from the tap, and the tap itself. Could you please schedule a technician visit? Thank you!

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