Internet Speed
In case you're wondering what you're really getting from your ISP, there are plenty of sites available to test your service.
I've run tests from several sites and the results are pretty consistent - speedtest.net has an array of servers from which to choose - the closer the server to your physical location the better the result. When I choose the server in Frederick, MD (50 miles) I get the following result: When I choose the server in Calgary (1,950 miles), however, I get a much slower result: I tried the Tokyo, Japan server (6,750 miles) and got: |
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And, just some food for thought. Being a college within K-State, my Internet connection actually runs from Salina, to Manhattan, and then to the outside world. Whereas most connections will take you to the fastest router, and then to the next fast, etc. It isn't really a problem, unless I am connecting west of Salina, because then my Internet runs east to Manhattan, and then back west. Nick |
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I find it a bit interesting that my download speed is impacted by server distance, but upload speed is not. |
Ah, gotcha.
And yes, that upload thing is very interesting indeed. Nick |
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wow...didn't realize my cable had such a difference
I can crack 8000 d/l....but can't crack 500 u/l :huh: |
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Most cable companies will not offer over 1Mb/s upload. You should look into the restrictions. Nick |
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Winter in spanish villa? ...Tuscany....in the spring!!! :p |
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I wrote it like that to make me sound cool, did it work? :hyper: Nick |
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I have a bundled package - Phone, TV & Internet through Verizon (FiOS). $99 per month, plus equipment ($5 per receiver, $15 for HD multi-media DVR). The upgrade from 5/2 to 10/2 was free, but I did have to call and ask for it. My guess is competing cable companies are offering 10/2 in some/most areas, so Verizon felt it necessary to bump up their standard service.
Before FiOS was available in my 'hood, I was paying $46/month for 5/2 from Comcast. But, as a I mentioned in an earlier post on this thread, I usually tested at 3.5/1.5. |
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