How Fast is your Internet Connection really?
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How Fast is your Internet Connection really?
Take the test here:
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
Here's my results:
Actual Speed
Downstream 458 Kbps (57.3 KB/sec)
Upstream 245 Kbps (30.6 KB/sec)
True Speed (estimated)
Downstream 494 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 264 Kbps (inc. overheads)
That's with Eclipse Internet on a 50:1 contention ratio, using a standard 512K ADSL connection!
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
Here's my results:
Actual Speed
Downstream 458 Kbps (57.3 KB/sec)
Upstream 245 Kbps (30.6 KB/sec)
True Speed (estimated)
Downstream 494 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 264 Kbps (inc. overheads)
That's with Eclipse Internet on a 50:1 contention ratio, using a standard 512K ADSL connection!
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actual speed
Downstream 2129 Kbps (266.1 KB/sec)
Upstream 121 Kbps (15.1 KB/sec)
true speed
Downstream 2299 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 130 Kbps (inc. overheads)
2nd time i got
Downstream 2204 Kbps (275.5 KB/sec) 2380 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 122 Kbps (15.3 KB/sec) 131 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Downstream 2129 Kbps (266.1 KB/sec)
Upstream 121 Kbps (15.1 KB/sec)
true speed
Downstream 2299 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 130 Kbps (inc. overheads)
2nd time i got
Downstream 2204 Kbps (275.5 KB/sec) 2380 Kbps (inc. overheads)
Upstream 122 Kbps (15.3 KB/sec) 131 Kbps (inc. overheads)
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The difference could have been affected by your contention status. When you have a ADSL line, you're actually sharing it with other people. Typically, you share with either 20 or 50 people. Depending on how they are using their computers, this will have an effect on your internet access. Most of the time you won't notice this. When things get really busy, you will. Typically, your provider will accommodate traffic, sometimes diverting it down different routes if possible.
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Nope, I have ADSL, and I use it on a 50:1 contention rate (Hence it's shared!). I could pay a little more for a 20:1 rate, or a touch more still for a clean line!
It works through BT's regular phone switchboard. Only certain switchboards offer ADSL (Most of them now). BT are not cable providers. The ADSL comes in through my fax phone line, with a ADSL filter attached, and an ADSL modem attached to that! It says ADSL on the filter, and on the modem, and on my contract!
It works through BT's regular phone switchboard. Only certain switchboards offer ADSL (Most of them now). BT are not cable providers. The ADSL comes in through my fax phone line, with a ADSL filter attached, and an ADSL modem attached to that! It says ADSL on the filter, and on the modem, and on my contract!
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my home connection is 4852 kbps download, and 256 upload...buts thats because i pay for more per month...and i have cable.
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