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**Paul** · 13-06-2007, 21:55

Speed tests from Speedtest.net can be an indicator, but that's about all they are useful for - you are not just testing the speed of your connection, but the speed of their server, and all the network in between - much of which is not VM's network (and indeed is across the atlantic in the US).

Our speedtest (linked at the top of the page) will give you a better indication as it is located on the VM network - you are still testing more than just your connection, but at least you are internal to the VM network so the results are a better indicator of your actual performance.

Remember that all speed tests (inc ours) are just rough estimates, not accurate measurements.

13-06-2007, 21:55	#42
Paul Dr Pepper Addict Cable Forum Admin Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nottingham Age: 63 Services: IDNet FTTP (1000M), Sky Q TV, Sky Mobile, Flextel SIP Posts: 30,580	Re: Excellent speeds. Well done Virgin! Speed tests from Speedtest.net can be an indicator, but that's about all they are useful for - you are not just testing the speed of your connection, but the speed of their server, and all the network in between - much of which is not VM's network (and indeed is across the atlantic in the US). Our speedtest (linked at the top of the page) will give you a better indication as it is located on the VM network - you are still testing more than just your connection, but at least you are internal to the VM network so the results are a better indicator of your actual performance. Remember that all speed tests (inc ours) are just rough estimates, not accurate measurements. __________________ Baby, I was born this way.