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HiroProtagonist · 03-03-2009, 21:32

Hey Folks,
I had a 10Mb internet connection from VM installed on February 9th. Up until around an hour ago I hadn't noticed any real problems - I tend to do a speed check every now and then, mostly via Speedtest.net, and it usually goes to just under the 10Mb line.

Well I decided to download a linux iso around an hour ago (I use Puppy Linux on an old broken laptop, and there's a new version available). Before I started the download I headed over to Speedtest.net - and I'm not getting the kinda speed that I should. I've just run the test again, and here's the result:

However, at certain parts during the last hour, I've only been getting around 3Mb

I've also tried downloading a file from Microsoft - the latest Flight Simulator trial, and I'm not getting the kinda speed I usually would:

I've switched the modem off a few times, plugged the cat5 straight into the computer - and still no joy.

Any ideas / suggestions / anyone else experiencing problems?

03-03-2009, 21:32	#1
HiroProtagonist Inactive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Services: Virgin BB XL [30Mb] Posts: 6	Problems with Dudley 10Mb BB? Hey Folks, I had a 10Mb internet connection from VM installed on February 9th. Up until around an hour ago I hadn't noticed any real problems - I tend to do a speed check every now and then, mostly via Speedtest.net, and it usually goes to just under the 10Mb line. Well I decided to download a linux iso around an hour ago (I use Puppy Linux on an old broken laptop, and there's a new version available). Before I started the download I headed over to Speedtest.net - and I'm not getting the kinda speed that I should. I've just run the test again, and here's the result: However, at certain parts during the last hour, I've only been getting around 3Mb I've also tried downloading a file from Microsoft - the latest Flight Simulator trial, and I'm not getting the kinda speed I usually would: I've switched the modem off a few times, plugged the cat5 straight into the computer - and still no joy. Any ideas / suggestions / anyone else experiencing problems?