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Chrysalis · 12-12-2006, 15:59

peering most probably, also could be that particular speedtest site is under heavy load.

NTL's connection to the internet isnt one large pipe its dozens of seperate pipes heading off to various isps. So one of these pipes can get congested whilst the others remain fast flowing.

12-12-2006, 15:59	#3
Chrysalis cf.mega poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 12,048	Re: Crappy results from speedtest.net, but good from ADSLguide... why!? peering most probably, also could be that particular speedtest site is under heavy load. NTL's connection to the internet isnt one large pipe its dozens of seperate pipes heading off to various isps. So one of these pipes can get congested whilst the others remain fast flowing.