[dammydam]

Update:

i've tested the traffic shaping this morning at 11am

DU Meter Stopwatch - #1
Start time 11/04/2008 11:00:00
Stop time 11/04/2008 11:22:51
Elapsed time 22 min 50.2 sec
Incoming Outgoing
------------------------------------ ---------------- ----------------
Total of data transferred 272.4 MB 6.6 MB
Maximum transfer rate 2.2 Mbps 65.8 kbps
Average transfer rate 1.7 Mbps 40.3 kbps


STM kicked just after 11am

Start time 11/04/2008 11:22:53
Stop time 11/04/2008 11:42:36
Elapsed time 19 min 43.4 sec
Incoming Outgoing
------------------------------------ ---------------- ----------------
Total of data transferred 140.8 MB 3.9 MB
Maximum transfer rate 1.0 Mbps 35.0 kbps
Average transfer rate 998.3 kbps 27.6 kbps


The VirginMedia operative was correct. i will check later in the week regarding the STM cut off time and see if it's 9pm or 10pm. It was also mentioned within this thread that there could be another STM during the night. i will also check that and keep you informed.