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05-Jan-2007, 10:47 AM #1
Speed Test
This is more of a tool than a tip or trick so I hope it's ok to post it here?
I recently had an issue with my DSL modem and the ISP tech took me here.
As far as I could tell, nothing was downloaded?
Hope this is useful to someone? Thanks Dave

http://www.speedtest.net/
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05-Jan-2007, 11:08 AM #2
Yep, there are a number of similar sites. A couple that I use are:

www.speakeasy.net/speedtest

http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest
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05-Jan-2007, 05:33 PM #3
I like my site better, my test results are better lol Thanks Dave
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05-Jan-2007, 05:45 PM #4
Yeah thats quite cool, cant understand why my download speed is so slow though? I've a 7.4mbps connection, but my download is only around 500kbps??

I don't get it!!!!x
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05-Jan-2007, 05:52 PM #5
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I like my site better, my test results are better lol Thanks Dave
I get pretty much the same speed from any of the big three. Here are the results in this order:

http://www.speedtest.net/

www.speakeasy.net/speedtest

http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest
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06-Jan-2007, 06:32 AM #6
I have a question JohnWill?
I know you're a moderator but do you need 'special' equipment for the job?
How in the "he**" are you getting a download speed of 15.6 Mb/second? The best I can do is 4.3. We REALLY need to talk, PM me LOL ........ Dave
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06-Jan-2007, 11:44 AM #7
The only "equipment" I got to be moderator was some configuration of the board software to give me moderator privileges.

The download/upload speeds are a result of having Verizon FiOS fiber service. Since it cost the same as Comcast's much slower offering, it was an easy choice. FWIW, my services is quoted as being 15mbit/2mbit, and whenever I've tested, it comes pretty close.
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06-Jan-2007, 04:53 PM #8
COOL....... I can't wait till fiber optics hits my lil one horse town. I'm impressed Thanks
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06-Jan-2007, 05:20 PM #9
I also found this on Verizon fiber optics. I wonder if Verizon is available in Canada?
GOD my heart is gunna explode out of my chest. This is too much excitement for a 61 Y/O LOL

A review by CNET http://news.com.com/Verizons+fiber+r...3-5275171.html

A personal account and description of the installation http://www.bricklin.com/fiosinstall.htm
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06-Jan-2007, 05:27 PM #10
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The download/upload speeds are a result of having Verizon FiOS fiber service. Since it cost the same as Comcast's much slower offering, it was an easy choice. FWIW, my services is quoted as being 15mbit/2mbit, and whenever I've tested, it comes pretty close.
I have FiOS too and love it, soon there will be FiOS TV but now there's some lock in my area so only Comcast (previously Adelphia) can offer TV. I have the level down from JohnWill (you're going to make fun of me for it ) and have 5127 down and 1486 up; the advertised speed is up to 5 Mbps/2 Mbps. Once you get to about 8MB/second download speed it really makes no difference because then you see a lot of Waiting for [site name]....... in the lower-left hand corner, meaning that the server is slowing you down, not you internet acess.

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06-Jan-2007, 05:43 PM #11
I have 5/2 also but mines only $29.95/month. GOD I'm jealous, this is worse than penis envy. LOL
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06-Jan-2007, 06:10 PM #12
Well, I was paying Comcast $42/mo for the 6mbit/384kbit service, and FiOS is $44.50, and it's been really solid so far. I could have gone for the 5mbit/2mbit service for less money, but then I couldn't brag to all of you how fast my service is!

Here's a download where I actually got all the bandwidth, other than occasionally from places like Microsoft, I'm limited by bottlenecks in the Internet rather than my pipe.

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06-Jan-2007, 06:14 PM #13
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Well, I was paying Comcast $42/mo for the 6mbit/384kbit service, and FiOS is $44.50, and it's been really solid so far. I could have gone for the 5mbit/2mbit service for less money, but then I couldn't brag to all of you how fast my service is!

Here's a download where I actually got all the bandwidth, other than occasionally from places like Microsoft, I'm limited by bottlenecks in the Internet rather than my pipe.

Well I can brag that I pay less and get the same speed.
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06-Jan-2007, 10:10 PM #14
Sure, but does yours come in on fiber directly to your house?
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Sure, but does yours come in on fiber directly to your house?
Yes, thank you.
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