Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

yeah, wait for modem first, then do that, otherwise they'll just give you a samsung box... also, make sure when you make the complaint that you tell them you want to KEEP your modem, or else they may take it out... if they get arsy tell them you want to keep it or you'll cancel ;)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

nice one, I'll do that, cheers for your advice!
steve

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Nice one.. let us know how you get on... will keep us entertained while we wait for our upgrades :D

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Still 2mb in Stoke. I'm getting very doubtful of this being completely finished. ;)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

If anyone dare say 'stop complaining', I might just have punch my monitor.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

ooh, so tempting..."s....ttt...ooo...ppp......ccoom...." nah, couldn't do that to ya ;)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

down Jennyfields was it.....? Right!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

hehe, coming to paint my fence, are you?.... or perhaps sand my floor? ;)

wooo saaaah!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Has anyone in Leeds being upgraded yet?

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I believe STB users in Leeds are upgraded

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

still nothing here M44.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

is it far less users?

remember bt has much larger coverage so the users are spread out.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

wow its been a long time since ive posted around here, hey everyone. And it always seems to be when theres an upgrade, then i leave =\

No upgrade here in Portsmouth as of yet... they are cutting it a little short here:P. I just hope i get full speeds like I did before when i had 10 meg.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Personally I know far more ADSL users who have issues than cable users. It seems to be the problem that the provider blames BT or BT blame the provider... at least with NTL it's just one company. Of course that's a fat lot of good if it's not working I know, but people shouldn't make sweeping statements without backing them up :rolleyes:

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I agree.

I have occasional problems with NTL (usually when everyone else is having probs ie something BIG) but I have spent MANY hours during the last 6-8 weeks trying to get some sense (!) out of Wanadoo/ Orange concerning my dad's ADSL connection. The problem is a lousy line but how to get BT to improve that I just do not know. At the moment I am trying to organise a downgrade from 1meg to 512K service in the hope that will work.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

From my experience when working with the company, I'd say those that are not yet done (me included) will now have a very long wait.

When the upgrades in March 2005 went ahead there were still customers many months later who did not yet have their upgrade. They are more concerned with getting it available to new customers. We were told to tell anyone complaining that there was an ongoing issue with no timescale for a fix. I left a few months later so I don't know if this ever got sorted.

So if you're still waiting for an upgrade....it's obvious to me the bulk got done last week. If it hasn't happened yet, get used to your current speed as it is now unlikely to change in a hurry.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Lets just wait and see

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Just wondering guys, Does this......................
`
On the morning of Wednesday the 28th of June between midnight and 6 AM,

Network upgrades will result in a loss of service in Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Dover, Oxford, Seven Kings, Wearside, Hersham, Reigate, Poole, Warwick, Grimsby, Lincoln, Andover, Coventry, Lincoln, Huddersfield, Papworth, Rutherglen, Camberley, Northampton and the surrounding areas.`
include Cambridge do you think?

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Who knows, but I v.much doubt this has anything to do with your upgrade... this is a "network" upgrade, not an account upgrade... these appear on the status page every week!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Bet Manchester gets the upgrade on the 29th - 30th June

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

baguley is on the service status for tonight so here's hoping

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I hope so as well :)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

From a purely selfish perspective, I do hope not...I don't particularly want it!

Nonetheless I have to say that ntl still never lets me down on any of the three services, TV, broadband or phone. As I have not worked for them for over 15 months I can safely say that's unbiased now!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Upgraded in Bournemouth from 2MB to 4MB a couple of days ago and I think that connections suffered for a couple of days as I had lots of problems. Seems stable now though and am getting reasonable speeds though must admit it's hard to perceive the difference when browsing. However, downloading files shows a good speed increase and running the speed test at top of page gives the results below.

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:13:18 UTC

1st 512K took 374 ms = 1369 KB/sec, approx 11281 Kbps, 11.02 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1016 ms = 503.9 KB/sec, approx 4152 Kbps, 4.05 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1062 ms = 482.1 KB/sec, approx 3973 Kbps, 3.88 Mbps
4th 512K took 1062 ms = 482.1 KB/sec, approx 3973 Kbps, 3.88 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 5845 Kbps, 5.71 Mbps

Can anyone explain the abnormally high first reading though. I thought it a mistake but running direct from the server and performing at different times during the day all give a high first test reading. Because of this it artificially inflates my overall speed tp 5.71 Mbps, any thoughts.

Thanks
Tony

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Hi
No upgrade as of today here in Basingstoke.
on, 26 Jun 2006 18:33:05 UTC
1st 512K took 2156 ms = 237.5 KB/sec, approx 1957 Kbps, 1.91 Mbps
2nd 512K took 2172 ms = 235.7 KB/sec, approx 1942 Kbps, 1.9 Mbps
3rd 512K took 2156 ms = 237.5 KB/sec, approx 1957 Kbps, 1.91 Mbps
4th 512K took 2172 ms = 235.7 KB/sec, approx 1942 Kbps, 1.9 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 1950 Kbps, 1.9 Mbps

Neil

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Oh, give me strength... are you STILL harping on about not wanting an upgrade??!!!!

I wouldn't mind, but change is inevitable... if NTL stayed slow then everyone would eventually go to ADSL, end of story, then they would go out of business and where would your connection be then??? Or... they could stay as they are and wait til the competition is on 100meg and make the jump then... if you think THIS is causing problems, see what the jump from 2 to 100 would do!!!

Please, come up with some reasoned argument or alternative and I will listen, but stop posting the same cr*p about "I don't want it", we're sick of hearing it!

Yours,

Mr Stroppy of Harrogate (still on 2 meg!) ;)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

We did this one the other night didn't we? :Yikes:

I am no luddite, and I appreciate that that many people DO need faster speeds, and it is wholly right that ntl are providing them.

What I don't understand is why existing customers MUST be upgraded even if they don't need to be. From reading the experiances of others, this risks changing my rock solid stable 2mb connection into an unstable fluctuating connection that's faster some days than others, assuming it works at all. That would be no good to me.

I'd rather have the ability to 'opt out' and keep my current speed. Then, if I need it to be faster in the future, I can ask for it. I would even be happy to pay a small admin fee to upgrade in this 'bespoke' way should it be required.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

The point I'm making is that if they upgraded everyone else in your area but not you then you will experience the same issues as if you upgraded too... all the upgrade will do is change a config file on your modem, nothing else, so I just don't see how you expect that your service will be any more or less stable? If you have a stable connection at 2 you will have a stable connection at 4.... if not then it is another issue, not "your upgrade".

Not being funny here but do you actually understand the underlying technology here...??

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

:)
Ok, Cheers for that Mate! ;)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

no worries... best of luck though, would LOVE to be wrong on this one! :D

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I never made a sweeping statement but the guy who said ntl have far less users did.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Yes...I worked at ntl for four years.

I know enough to know that things that shouldn't be possible do go wrong. And I also learned the hard way, from dealing with so many customers' issues....if it ain't broke don't even TOUCH it!!

My modem is also an old 120. I realise it should handle 4mb easily (it used to do 3mb at one time), however, it isn't recommended for 10mb and so it does have a limit somewhere in between.

It will all probably be ok anyway, I'd just prefer it if I was left alone with my 22mb until I chose differently.

When I went down from 3mb to 2mb upon leaving ntl 15 months ago, there was no discernible difference whatsoever. The speed did change as the speedchecker indicated this, however you couldn't tell the difference in normal use. Therefore it's a safe bet there'll be very little if any difference when it goes to 4mb. There just isn't any point, for me personally.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Oops, sorry... I didn't mean you mate, meant the other guy... meant to go back and edit that as it didn't read correctly. Sorry!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

no probs

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I don't want to upset you but i got the 120 modem & i was on 10mb for a few months (till after 2mb went unlimited). I always got the full 10mb speed & completely stable.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Well if you meant me then I can only go by my own experiences. I know 3 other people on NTL. along with me they all get fed up with outages etc.

I know plenty of people on ADSL, none of whom have ever complained of having problems with the service.

And the folks on NTL seem to have problems far more than should ever really be occuring. That's not a great statistic.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Yes I did mean you, but nothing personal ;)

The point I wanted to make is ADSL is just as bad... look at the ADSL forums and you get no end of complaints... and ADSL has the added obstacle that it has to deal with substandard BT lines as well.

I would agree that NTL has many (too many, even) outages, but I just disagreed with the rose tinted spectacle view of ADSL, that's all.

Not looking for a war, just a balanced view ;)

... and for the record, I can't stand NTL at the minute either!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

LOL, no need for the winkies, I wasn't offended. Just making sure you meant me and therefore trying to explain my own personal experience.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Well yeah, it's not a great statistic.

OTOH, what exactly is your anecdote saying? Are you saying you know lots of people, who live in the same area as you, that have a nigh on perfect ADSL connection which presumably you could go and get? If so, why do you put up with not having it too?

My NTL connection has been good for years. I'm talking a few hours downtime a year and I don't have problems sustaining 2mb downloads.

If it wasn't I'd switch to something else. At the time I got NTL "something else" didn't exist and so I suffered. But today I'd have to be a complete buffoon to accept a poor internet connection given a choice.

Moreso with NTL, because until they sort out CS and change their name [they've got 2 relatively untarnished ones to pick from now] it's not worth persuing issues with them. If it works, great, if it doesn't I wouldn't waste my time sitting on the phone.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I uninstalled Zonealarm as I read on the ntl newsgroup that this was interfering with download speeds. Now I get this since I uninstalled it.

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:19:16 UTC
1st 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 265 ms = 494611 Bytes/sec = approx 4115 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

your speed increase is my decrease ,thank goodness only paying 17.49 for 10 meg

<mod edit: Chris W> Do not try and bypass the swear filter. it is there for a reason.

apologies

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

as a victim I am a witness that BT appears to not give a **** if you have a crap phoneline.

In terms of ping stability and speed and http performance I got no complaints since I left ntl, but the line stability is very poor I have loads of noise interference.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Woohoo! 4mb in Stoke!

Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 4096000 bps
Maximum Upstream Data Rate : 400000 bps

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:51:35 GMT

1st 512K took 1110 ms = 461.3 KB/sec, approx 3801 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1125 ms = 455.1 KB/sec, approx 3750 Kbps, 3.66 Mbps
4th 512K took 1093 ms = 468.4 KB/sec, approx 3860 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3831 Kbps, 3.74 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

4mb in Ellesmere Port now.
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:15:29 GMT

1st 512K took 1109 ms = 461.7 KB/sec, approx 3804 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
4th 512K took 1469 ms = 348.5 KB/sec, approx 2872 Kbps, 2.8 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3612 Kbps, 3.52 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

it would seem that the tuesday work has now given wythenshawe ntl250 cm users the upgrade, a little lower than the average 3.8 ATM but not to bad.

id assume that the network balancing later will improve that no. in time.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

4mbit in Stoke indeed.

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:35:24 GMT

1st 512K took 1109 ms = 461.7 KB/sec, approx 3804 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3858 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Last Result:
Download Speed: 3817 kbps (477.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 371 kbps (46.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Link to result: http://www.speedtest.bbmax.co.uk/res...83832&v=175897

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Yes indeed, after a reboot this morning Cheadle also has 4Mb and thats on a 120 modem.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

WOO! I is speeding along too!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

WOO HOO! 4mb in Whiteley off Cosham/Portsmouth!

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:08:52 UTC

1st 512K took 1156 ms = 442.9 KB/sec, approx 3649 Kbps, 3.56 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1125 ms = 455.1 KB/sec, approx 3750 Kbps, 3.66 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1203 ms = 425.6 KB/sec, approx 3507 Kbps, 3.42 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3705 Kbps, 3.62 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Would ya believe it, got upgraded in Harrogate, too!! I need to think of something else to whinge about now! :D

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:11:31 GMT

1st 512K took 1110 ms = 461.3 KB/sec, approx 3801 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1062 ms = 482.1 KB/sec, approx 3973 Kbps, 3.88 Mbps
4th 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3886 Kbps, 3.8 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

4mb in gosport

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

4 MB In Southsea wooo! Finally ntl

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:32:25 GMT

1st 512K took 1156 ms = 442.9 KB/sec, approx 3649 Kbps, 3.56 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1032 ms = 496.1 KB/sec, approx 4088 Kbps, 3.99 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3891 Kbps, 3.8 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

At last, Dunstable has it!!

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:43:52 UTC

1st 512K took 1110 ms = 461.3 KB/sec, approx 3801 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3871 Kbps, 3.78 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Widnes, WA8 ntl:250 CM, 4Mb has landed!

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:52:57 GMT

1st 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3871 Kbps, 3.78 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Portsmouth /Gosport Area

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:54:05 UTC
1st 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 281 ms = 466448 Bytes/sec = approx 3881 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 281 ms = 466448 Bytes/sec = approx 3881 kbits/sec

Your line speed:

4080 Kbps

500 K bytes/sec </I>

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Oldham / Chadderton Area

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:54:56 UTC

1st 512K took 1141 ms = 448.7 KB/sec, approx 3697 Kbps, 3.61 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1031 ms = 496.6 KB/sec, approx 4092 Kbps, 4 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1125 ms = 455.1 KB/sec, approx 3750 Kbps, 3.66 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3863 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps



To repeat this test from the source server click here.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Stockport SK6 has been Upgraded 2-4MB
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:59:30 GMT
1st 128K took 270 ms = 485452 Bytes/sec = approx 4039 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 261 ms = 502192 Bytes/sec = approx 4178 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 270 ms = 485452 Bytes/sec = approx 4039 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 271 ms = 483661 Bytes/sec = approx 4024 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Been updated here in sunny Sandy (Bedfordshire)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Upgrade in Droylsden Manchester.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Upgraded here in Leicestershire on a 120 modem after a reboot:)

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 07:15:31 GMT

1st 512K took 1500 ms = 341.3 KB/sec, approx 2812 Kbps, 2.75 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1547 ms = 331 KB/sec, approx 2727 Kbps, 2.66 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1563 ms = 327.6 KB/sec, approx 2699 Kbps, 2.64 Mbps
4th 512K took 1484 ms = 345 KB/sec, approx 2843 Kbps, 2.78 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 2770 Kbps, 2.71 MbpsThe speeds not quiet 4mb tho but hopefully it will settle down and increase abit.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

York done - well mine has - NTL 120 modem...

woo hoo.....

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Bingo......its happened

4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb
:clap::clap:LEICESTER LE7:clap::clap:
4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb4Mb


Wizz

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

It's landed in Leeds too for Cable Modem users :D

1st 512K took 1092 ms = 468.9 KB/sec, approx 3864 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1081 ms = 473.6 KB/sec, approx 3902 Kbps, 3.81 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1092 ms = 468.9 KB/sec, approx 3864 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
4th 512K took 1081 ms = 473.6 KB/sec, approx 3902 Kbps, 3.81 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3883 Kbps, 3.79 Mbps

That's for NTL:200 modem, in LS13.

<homer>Wooowooowooowowoo wooo wowowowo oowowowowo</homer>!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Well - after a modem reboot in Manchester (M38) this morning, my speed test results were around 3.8Mbps.

Did a "test" download from NTL newsgroups and did 750MB in around 25 minutes so looks like its quite a stable connection unlike some people have reported. Maybe at the end of the month after all the work is compete - everybody will have a rock solid (as can be) connection.

I'd just like to point out that all throughout this thread I haven't once moaned and complained about NTL not giving me this FREE upgrade earlier in the month, I've just sat back, relaxed and laughed at all the whinging about it. ;) It was worth the wait! :cool:

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Well, you're too late to do anything about that now, you've got 4mb.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

stockport sk8 done on ntl 200 :D

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:28:16 GMT
1st 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 265 ms = 494611 Bytes/sec = approx 4115 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec

These results appear to be rather fast: maybe this page was in the browser cache.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Manchester M14 and done here as a a reboot a few minutes ago. Yay :)

1st 512K took 1109 ms = 461.7 KB/sec, approx 3804 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1329 ms = 385.3 KB/sec, approx 3175 Kbps, 3.1 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1093 ms = 468.4 KB/sec, approx 3860 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3688 Kbps, 3.6 Mbps

bit slower than some - but as long as I have better upload speeds I am happy.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

EN6 Potters Bar upgraded (after a reboot).

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

LE3 upgraded - no reboot needed - terayon

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

well as others said, Portsmouth has been upgraded including me :cool:

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

jade what speed you get?

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

M29 Manchester now on 4mb :)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Really? Cool. Can't wait till I get home!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Looks like everyones happy and still 3 days till the end of June :angel:

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

see! there was no need to worry, you're all getting sorted before end of June.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Woohoo! M23 on an NTL:250

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:13:39 GMT

1st 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
4th 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3885 Kbps, 3.8 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Nothing in sk3 yet, come on NTL!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Upgraded in Hemel Hempstead, HP1.
I know because I have looked in the modem configuration.
Thanks NTL, you have surpassed even my expectations.
What a pile of ****e.

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:19:28 UTC

1st 512K took 5427 ms = 94.3 KB/sec, approx 777 Kbps, 0.76 Mbps
2nd 512K took 4116 ms = 124.4 KB/sec, approx 1025 Kbps, 1 Mbps
3rd 512K took 4627 ms = 110.7 KB/sec, approx 912 Kbps, 0.89 Mbps
4th 512K took 3986 ms = 128.4 KB/sec, approx 1058 Kbps, 1.03 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 943 Kbps, 0.92 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

M44 on 120 SACM now on 4mb, not getting great speeds at the moment though.

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:03:41 GMT

1st 512K took 1938 ms = 264.2 KB/sec, approx 2177 Kbps, 2.13 Mbps
2nd 512K took 2171 ms = 235.8 KB/sec, approx 1943 Kbps, 1.9 Mbps
3rd 512K took 2032 ms = 252 KB/sec, approx 2076 Kbps, 2.03 Mbps
4th 512K took 1875 ms = 273.1 KB/sec, approx 2250 Kbps, 2.2 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 2112 Kbps, 2.06 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

GU31, 4mb good to go :)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

NG9 now 4mb after reboot

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Just out of interest, is anyone on a 120 Modem getting around 3.77Mbmps & 3.82Mbps?

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

try this for a speed test

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Yep, I was getting that this morning. Off the Newsgroups I was getting full 496kb WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Still on 2mb in WalthamForrest. Meh, NTL eh ?

Mind you, not that it would do me much good, I've been getting sub 20k downloads recently. pathetic.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I'm getting a constant average of 2.7 Mbps no matter what proxy I use.
I am not overly bothered but I may give it a week and if it's the same, call retentions and tell them I only want to pay "up to" £24.99. That way I may be able to pay 3/4 of it. Seems fair enough (albeit, simplistic) to me. :)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Just rebooted and got the upgrade in Bolton, BL3

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:53:11 UTC

1st 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3900 Kbps, 3.81 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Must be something to up round my way, I'll see if it improves by tomorrow.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Mine was done when I looked briefly this morning, hmmmmm. SACMs seem to need a reboot to get it as I was rather stupid and rebooted mine.

I'm delighted to have the upgrade, as this now gives me the opportunity to roam around the forums acting like a grumpy old curmudgeon because I didn't really want it. However, I shall be able to moan much faster than I would have otherwise.

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Just rebooted in BL6 on an ntl250 modem:

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:29:04 GMT
1st 128K took 260 ms = 504123 Bytes/sec = approx 4194 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 265 ms = 494611 Bytes/sec = approx 4115 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 278 ms = 471482 Bytes/sec = approx 3923 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 259 ms = 506069 Bytes/sec = approx 4210 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 4096000
Maximum Upstream Data Rate : 400000



Got it after a reboot here in sunny Stoke :tu:

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:39:36 GMT

1st 512K took 1232 ms = 415.6 KB/sec, approx 3425 Kbps, 3.34 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1102 ms = 464.6 KB/sec, approx 3828 Kbps, 3.74 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1181 ms = 433.5 KB/sec, approx 3572 Kbps, 3.49 Mbps
4th 512K took 952 ms = 537.8 KB/sec, approx 4431 Kbps, 4.33 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3814 Kbps, 3.73 Mbps

Stockport...heh.. ;)

yay(!)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Lads! is this the old 100 Modem or will this improve. I thought i'd be near 4 ish but not 3MB?????

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:58:18 UTC

1st 512K took 1437 ms = 356.3 KB/sec, approx 2936 Kbps, 2.87 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1500 ms = 341.3 KB/sec, approx 2812 Kbps, 2.75 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1500 ms = 341.3 KB/sec, approx 2812 Kbps, 2.75 Mbps
4th 512K took 1500 ms = 341.3 KB/sec, approx 2812 Kbps, 2.75 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 2843 Kbps, 2.78 Mbps
Glasgow!

So will this improve do you think or will i need a new modem?

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Where abouts are you? I'm in Cambridge, on the 100 modem, and get those results too :mad:

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

I take it all back... Just got home and it's all systems GO !

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:10:03 GMT

1st 512K took 1102 ms = 464.6 KB/sec, approx 3828 Kbps, 3.74 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1081 ms = 473.6 KB/sec, approx 3902 Kbps, 3.81 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1092 ms = 468.9 KB/sec, approx 3864 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
4th 512K took 1081 ms = 473.6 KB/sec, approx 3902 Kbps, 3.81 Mbps

Although I'm still getting crap download rates, even MS which is generally full speed I am only getting 50k :(

Overall Average Speed = approx 3874 Kbps, 3.78 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:14:35 UTC

1st 512K took 1131 ms = 452.7 KB/sec, approx 3730 Kbps, 3.64 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1122 ms = 456.3 KB/sec, approx 3760 Kbps, 3.67 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1111 ms = 460.8 KB/sec, approx 3797 Kbps, 3.71 Mbps
4th 512K took 1162 ms = 440.6 KB/sec, approx 3631 Kbps, 3.55 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3730 Kbps, 3.64 Mbps

Finally got mine :tu: Thought they'd forgotten about me :erm: (Hyde for anyone else roundabouts who might be wondering if they'd be upgraded as well)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

PO8 Horndean, Waterlooville
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:15:40 UTC
1st 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 265 ms = 494611 Bytes/sec = approx 4115 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 266 ms = 492752 Bytes/sec = approx 4100 kbits/sec

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Yes!
Yes!Yes!
Yes!Yes!Yes!


They have done it!
B!"$^%ds! They have done it!
:):):)

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:29:49 UTC

1st 512K took 1922 ms = 266.4 KB/sec, approx 2195 Kbps, 2.14 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1797 ms = 284.9 KB/sec, approx 2348 Kbps, 2.29 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1859 ms = 275.4 KB/sec, approx 2269 Kbps, 2.22 Mbps
4th 512K took 1922 ms = 266.4 KB/sec, approx 2195 Kbps, 2.14 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 2252 Kbps, 2.2 Mbps

Which is not very good BUT
Network Access : Enabled Maximum Downstream
Data Rate : 4096000 bps Maximum
Upstream Data Rate : 400000 bps
Maximum Number of CPEs : 1
Software Upgrade File Name : ntlhm120_ntl0001.cpr
Software Upgrade AdminStatus : allow
ProvisioningUpgrade Software Upgrade OperStatus : completeFromProvisioning


Which is a much better indicator :)

Just rebooted my modem myself and got it :)

Bedford, MK42.

Thanks a lot :)

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

One happy Droylsden user after a modem reset.

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:38:41 GMT

1st 512K took 1125 ms = 455.1 KB/sec, approx 3750 Kbps, 3.66 Mbps
2nd 512K took 1094 ms = 468 KB/sec, approx 3856 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps
3rd 512K took 1078 ms = 475 KB/sec, approx 3914 Kbps, 3.82 Mbps
4th 512K took 1093 ms = 468.4 KB/sec, approx 3860 Kbps, 3.77 Mbps

Overall Average Speed = approx 3845 Kbps, 3.76 Mbps

Re: [Merged] Speed Increases 1st June - 2meg to 4meg
 

Are you using the latest Zonealarm, if so its interfering with you're speeds.