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carl2k2

13-09-2008 18:01

Rate it, your ISP

Just been using a broadband speed test,

http://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp

you can rate your ISP, anyway out of interest here is my result:

Code:

Your connection speed is 0.03Mb, you have indicated that you are meant to get up to 2.00Mb from Virgin Media

What should you do next?





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Nilrem

13-09-2008 19:55

Re: Rate it, your ISP

I'm not going to put a great deal of faith in that test, it's reporting my speed as about 3mb instead of the closer to 18mb most other sites/direct downloads etc show ;)

Sirius

13-09-2008 20:01

Re: Rate it, your ISP

From that site

Estimated download speed: 5,491 kbits/sec
(686 KBytes/sec)
Tested at: 13-Sep-2008 18:58

This from another site

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2008/09/18.png

I know which one i trust.

jcw00

13-09-2008 20:03

Re: Rate it, your ISP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilrem (Post 34636982)

I'm not going to put a great deal of faith in that test, it's reporting my speed as about 3mb instead of the closer to 18mb most other sites/direct downloads etc show ;)

I also found my tests unreliable. The file it downloads is too small to give you a true picture of your speed.

Ignitionnet

13-09-2008 20:56

Re: Rate it, your ISP

That site's speed test is utter utter trash. Actually I'm sure I've seen that before...

Ah yeah Virgin's advertising: Fastest "heavy weight" ISP in 2007, Broadbandchoices.co.uk

browney

13-09-2008 22:00

Re: Rate it, your ISP

Your connection speed is 23.56Mb, you have indicated that you are meant to get up to 10.00Mb from Virgin Media
What should you do next?
Top tips on speeding up your current connection
Try out Be there 24Mb or Virgin Media 20Mb deals
Let off steam in our Broadband Forum

With ONSPEED Mobile you could experience Broadband-type speeds on your mobile phone.

:confused:

Druchii

13-09-2008 22:38

Re: Rate it, your ISP

Speedtest is crap... 3.46Mb rated here. I was pulling 3.3MB/s yesterday ;) (That's 26Mb)

frogstamper

13-09-2008 22:51

Re: Rate it, your ISP

As already stated, a truly crappy speed test site. On my 20mb connection it gives me just 6.4mb, whereas on speednet I'm always close to 20mb, more importantly on the virgingame files site I've never dropped below 19mb. How a site can continue to operate giving out false information, then recommending a product to speed up your connection is unethical in my book.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2008/09/17.png

alexcopeland

13-09-2008 23:28

Re: Rate it, your ISP

This test sucks, I pay for 2Mb connection which is fine. This was my result....

Your connection speed: 19.25Mb
Estimated download speed: 19,711 kbits/sec
(2,464 KBytes/sec) - Tested at: 13-Sep-2008 22:24

I'm sure the file download is far to small to measure the connection. Or maybe us VM costumers get proper value for money LOL! Never had a problem in the SG1 area of Stevenage to date. Keep up the good work VM!!

watzizname

14-09-2008 16:33

Re: Rate it, your ISP

Looks like these guys are it as well..

https://www.bethere.co.uk/

I managed an embarrassing 3.76 meg using my 20Mb connection & won't be setting any landline speed records today lol

synner

15-09-2008 09:20

Re: Rate it, your ISP

Quote:

Originally Posted by watzizname (Post 34637386)

Looks like these guys are it as well..

https://www.bethere.co.uk/

I managed an embarrassing 3.76 meg using my 20Mb connection & won't be setting any landline speed records today lol

Errrmmm... You do realise that speedtest is intended for their own customers on their own network. BTW it works very well from a Be connection.

Bri

watzizname

15-09-2008 09:52

Re: Rate it, your ISP

Quote:

Originally Posted by synner (Post 34637623)

Errrmmm... You do realise that speedtest is intended for their own customers on their own network.

So thats why its available on the frontpage to anyone visiting their site.. and why after testing you get the message

Quote:

Well, you won't be setting any landline speed records today. Enter your details to see how fast you could go with Be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by synner (Post 34637623)

BTW it works very well from a Be connection.

Bri

I don't doubt it lol

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