On 2mb but recieving 10mb speeds!

NTLL · 28-03-2009, 13:34

Hi people,

I am on the virgin 2mb broadband service but i'm recieving 10mb download speeds. Does this mean that they've upgraded me to 10mb or is it just a glitch. I've ran speed tests a few times and it comes up with around 10mb all the time.

chickendippers · 28-03-2009, 13:39

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If your "Maximum Downstream Data Rate" says 10240000 bps then you're on 10meg

NTLL · 28-03-2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by chickendippers

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If your "Maximum Downstream Data Rate" says 10240000 bps then you're on 10meg

My maximun downstream rate is 10242000 and upload rate is 514000, any idea of whats going on? Not that i'm unhappy with 10mb but i don't want to get billed for it.

Gary L · 28-03-2009, 13:45

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Originally Posted by NTLL

My maximun downstream rate is 10242000 and upload rate is 514000, any idea of whats going on?

Have they replaced your modem lately? they might have given you a chipped one by mistake

NTLL · 28-03-2009, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Have they replaced your modem lately? they might have given you a chipped one by mistake

Absolutely nothings changed with my broadband. I've not had to phone up virgin regarding any problems. I just switched the internet on today and i noticed that the download speed was more tha 2mb, so i ran a few speed test and i found out that my internet speed was 10mb!

pigpen · 28-03-2009, 13:59

Its a free upgrade from 2 to 10 Meg for everyone. You should've got an email about it.

Pushkar · 28-03-2009, 14:06

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Originally Posted by pigpen

Its a free upgrade from 2 to 10 Meg for everyone. You should've got an email about it.

The free upgrade is not live yet, rollout is starting from sometime in May, Call Customer services and ask what packages you are on.

NTLL · 28-03-2009, 14:09

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Originally Posted by TaiLZ

The free upgrade is not live yet, rollout is starting from sometime in May, Call Customer services and ask what packages you are on.

I've just checked my sister's speed who also has 2mb broadband and she lives a few doors away from me, she is also recieving download speeds of up to 10mb, we are in the Bolton area.

Pushkar · 28-03-2009, 14:14

Can you upload a screenshot of your config file?

NTLL · 28-03-2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by TaiLZ

Can you upload a screenshot of your config file?

How do i do that?

Pushkar · 28-03-2009, 14:29

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Originally Posted by NTLL

How do i do that?

Press the Print Screen button on your PC next to the numpad bit at the top.

Edit the rest of your desktop in paint and save it, upload it to a host such as imageshack.us

Graham M · 28-03-2009, 14:37

You can press alt+print screen btw to just copy the window you're currently using

NTLL · 28-03-2009, 14:40

Heres my config file:

I'm sorry about the big image, this is the first time that i've uploaded an image to the forum.

Ignitionnet · 28-03-2009, 17:22

Wouldn't surprise at all if they are doing some testing of the uplift, as they clearly are looking at the above.

Just to fan some flames note that those speeds are marginally higher than the normal 10Mbit, oh my!

Tarantella · 28-03-2009, 20:52

Well it makes a nice change from the "I'm on 10mb but receiving 2mb speeds!" brigade.