How fast is your connection??
24 September 2004, 01:54 PM
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How fast is your connection??
I recently got suspended from my ISP for uploading (apparently I'm not supposed to).
Before I got suspended, the connection ran at 512kbps. Now it has been reconnected it runs at 2048kbps
WTF - they've obviously cocked up and given me the wrong package - we pay £30 a month...
What's the norm for broadband?
TBH it doesn't seem to make much difference - I can't even make the most of it by using Bittorrent
Before I got suspended, the connection ran at 512kbps. Now it has been reconnected it runs at 2048kbps
WTF - they've obviously cocked up and given me the wrong package - we pay £30 a month...
What's the norm for broadband?
TBH it doesn't seem to make much difference - I can't even make the most of it by using Bittorrent
24 September 2004, 02:17 PM
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ADSL Speed Typical Download Typical Upload
512Kbps 460 Kbps 220-260 Kbps
1Mbps 920 Kbps 220-260 Kbps
2Mbps 1840 Kbps 220-260 Kbps
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
512Kbps 460 Kbps 220-260 Kbps
1Mbps 920 Kbps 220-260 Kbps
2Mbps 1840 Kbps 220-260 Kbps
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
24 September 2004, 02:40 PM
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Yes mate I'm sure it's an error 
We have been getting the 512kbps service for a couple of years now.
Just need to find some sites to make use of it...any ideas?
We have been getting the 512kbps service for a couple of years now.
Just need to find some sites to make use of it...any ideas?
24 September 2004, 02:51 PM
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Direction
Actual Speed
True Speed (estimated)
Downstream 6913 Kbps (864.1 KB/sec) 7466 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 3790 Kbps (473.8 KB/sec) 4093 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Updated work (no-one else on it):
Downstream8775 Kbps (1,096.9 KB/sec)9477 Kbps (inc. overheads)Upstream4697 Kbps (587.1 KB/sec)5072 Kbps (inc. overheads)
At home:
Downstream928 Kbps (116.0 KB/sec)1002 Kbps (inc. overheads)Upstream242 Kbps (30.3 KB/sec)261 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Direction
Actual Speed
True Speed (estimated)
Downstream 6913 Kbps (864.1 KB/sec) 7466 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 3790 Kbps (473.8 KB/sec) 4093 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Updated work (no-one else on it):
Downstream8775 Kbps (1,096.9 KB/sec)9477 Kbps (inc. overheads)Upstream4697 Kbps (587.1 KB/sec)5072 Kbps (inc. overheads)
At home:
Downstream928 Kbps (116.0 KB/sec)1002 Kbps (inc. overheads)Upstream242 Kbps (30.3 KB/sec)261 Kbps (inc. overheads)
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24 September 2004, 02:52 PM
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Downstream 1885 Kbps (235.6 KB/sec) 2035 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 1868 Kbps (233.5 KB/sec) 2017 Kbps (inc. overheads)
I'm at work though
Upstream 1868 Kbps (233.5 KB/sec) 2017 Kbps (inc. overheads)
I'm at work though
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24 September 2004, 02:58 PM
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Just done the test looks like I haven't got a freebie...
When I hover the mouse over the green arrows on the desktop - near the clock, it shows 2048 downstream... wonder wether the newly downloaded XP service pack has anything to do with it? ...
looks like I haven't got a freebie...When I hover the mouse over the green arrows on the desktop - near the clock, it shows 2048 downstream... wonder wether the newly downloaded XP service pack has anything to do with it? ...
24 September 2004, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Perriam
lol maybe it depends wot you were uploading m8 
lol nice connection though you have now. how long til they notice !
i've got 1.5mb conn but its £35 a month which is ok.
lol nice connection though you have now. how long til they notice !
i've got 1.5mb conn but its £35 a month which is ok.
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24 September 2004, 05:30 PM
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1mb link
Direction
Actual Speed
True Speed (estimated)
Downstream 707 Kbps (88.4 KB/sec) 763 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 132 Kbps (16.5 KB/sec) 142 Kbps (inc. overheads)
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Actual Speed
True Speed (estimated)
Downstream 707 Kbps (88.4 KB/sec) 763 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 132 Kbps (16.5 KB/sec) 142 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Seen this many times before with the connection speed being higher than the true speed 
because although they have never let me down before, as soon as I moved house, BT became incompetent fcukwits. 
27 September 2004, 12:13 AM
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Downstream 927 Kbps (115.9 KB/sec) 1001 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 237 Kbps (29.6 KB/sec) 255 Kbps (inc. overheads)
BT FraudBand free 'cause they've made such a **** up of moving my service (normally about £29 IIRC)
Upstream 237 Kbps (29.6 KB/sec) 255 Kbps (inc. overheads)
BT FraudBand free
'cause they've made such a **** up of moving my service (normally about £29 IIRC)
27 September 2004, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by R1916v
That 1 meg has cap limits though...
Horses for courses. I like my internet connection like my women...
...fast and cheap.
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