Still on 3mb in SK5 area....
Robin Walker speed test:
Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:45:01 GMT
1st 128K took 344 ms = 381023 Bytes/sec = approx 3170 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 687 ms = 190789 Bytes/sec = approx 1587 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 313 ms = 418760 Bytes/sec = approx 3484 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 359 ms = 365103 Bytes/sec = approx 3038 kbits/sec
and the modem config thingy reads:
Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 3072000 bps
Maximum Upstream Data Rate : 300000 bps
Maximum Number of CPEs : 1
Software Upgrade File Name : ntlhm120_ntl0002.cpr
maybe we're not quite enabled here, I don't know and I don't really feel inclined to stand in a freezing cold phone box to find out from Indian Support Centre that I'm to do the usual 'reboot everything' procedure, especially when it' been done as a regular practice around these parts because I like to live in hope that the speed fairy does visit this particular area and waves her magic wand. On the other hand... reading posts about awful speed on 10mb, I don't know if I'm better off this way and should be happy with my 3mb connection.
Yup, I'm using the silver armpit 120... time for an upgrade if nothing happens soon? I dunno.. I'm not technical enough to understand it all.
I'm concerned because the radio show I host needs a good stable connection and if there's too many probs with 10mb... well.. I'm better as I am... aren't I?
I'm also considering networking the two computers there are here... (as opposed to switching the connection between the two computers which means giving my partner a long cold hard stare to "hand the ****ing connection over.. NOW!!" 
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That.. along with everything else.. I don't know what to do.. lol! help?!
Either way, things have a habit of sorting themselves out... well, so my logic tells me. One thing is for sure... 'the power of 10'.... 10 what? 10 phone calls to CS??? it's feeling like that here!
"We use the modem lights as Christmas lights... we're not stupid.. they're prettier, cost nowt and it's surprising what a little tinsel around the box can do"