How fast is your Internet connection?

[Ian]

We did a similar poll back in 2004 so I think it's time for a bit of an update!

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[muckshifter]

You missed out 4 & 6 ...

 

[michael 118]

2.2mbps. (fast but never quite fast enough )

thing that annoys me is that i never have downloaded something at 2.2mbps. maximum i have seen it is 180kb/second.

 

[V_R]

2.2mbps. (fast but never quite fast enough )

thing that annoys me is that i never have downloaded something at 2.2mbps. maximum i have seen it is 180kb/second.

Thats about right aint it, If you mean the transfer rate?

Try this.
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp

 

[michael 118]

Thats about right aint it, If you mean the transfer rate?

Try this.
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp

Yeah, but it usually dips down to about 8 or 9 kb/second.

tried the link and it says 131.5kb downstream and 241.8 upstream, but that isnt consistent.
Thanks for the link though V_R

 

[TriplexDread]

It should be about 120 per Mb

If you have a 2meg line you will average or should average 150 to 200

So thts about right depending on the server you are connecting to

 

[crazylegs]

If you have a 1 meg you should be getting around 118kb to 122kb, if 2 meg it should be 230kb to 242kb that is the maximum speed and obviously dependant on how fast the servers are that you are downloading from.....

Upload speed is greatly reduced....

 

[Anon_F]

Speed

Virgin 2MB Speed - Downstream 1.6Mbps, Upstream 0.2Mbps, is this good???

 

[exmoor]

That depends on who you listen to either BT, ISP or what speed i really get

 

[michael 118]

Actually mine is 2.2Mbm broadband, so i guess it will go under the 8mb part.

 

[Adywebb]

I'm on Telewest Blueyonder cable 4MB service, and have to say the service has been impressive.

According to the speed test above, I'm getting 3.8Mbps downstream and 0.3Mbps upstream, which is pretty good

 

[Me__2001]

i did have 2meg which should be 8 by now but good old BT are taking their time sorting my line out

 

[HeySteve]

ive got a 4Mb connection from Telewest. Trying to get my rents to upgrade to 10Mb but they arent having any of it. Shame really

 

[ChristopherP]

Off topic- but isnt linking to another forum in sig against rules?

 

[TriplexDread]

Yes it has been discussed before. Infact it was recently, last week I think!

 

[ChristopherP]

Tsk tsk

 

[TriplexDread]

I'm sure the powers that be will pick up on it soon enough

 

[PotGuy]

ntl eventually upgraded me to 2mb, no download limit and from most of europe i get 190+, highest ive seen is 260 ish, from a server in derby

 

[Me__2001]

BT got their fingers out of their a*** and im now pushing 4.5Mb

 

[Mudlark]

Up to 8 mbs (a test revealed that we achieve 6 mbs)
That, combined with super speedy K-meleon browser keeps me happy enough

Edit: ISP is Nildram, BTW