*ALL* ntl 10Mb Discussion (Part 3) - Page 58

perm · 30-11-2005, 08:42

Am I on a 10 Meg service ?

Hi,

Have been upgraded to a 10 meg service using a NTL 120 Modem. On running a speed test (Robin Walkers) I am getting the following results :

1st 128K took 100 ms = 1310720 Bytes/sec = approx 10905 kbits/sec
2nd 128K took 120 ms = 1092267 Bytes/sec = approx 9088 kbits/sec
3rd 128K took 140 ms = 936229 Bytes/sec = approx 7789 kbits/sec
4th 128K took 120 ms = 1092267 Bytes/sec = approx 9088 kbits/sec

This averages to 9217.5 kbits/sec. To me that mean I am getting a 10 Meg service.

The reason I am confused was because I was only expecting a maximum of 5 Meg download service from a NTL 120 modem.

Am I missing something ?

I am in Nottingham.

Thanks

Perm

**Paul** · 30-11-2005, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by perm

Am I missing something ?

Yes. The ntl:120's were only doing 5 meg with the firmware they had when the speed upgrades began. They have since done a firmware upgrade which allows them to run full steam ahead.

perm · 30-11-2005, 09:18

Paul M,
Ahh thanks for the respose that makes some sense now. Is there any advantage is having a model 250 modem over a Model 120 modem now that they both support 10 meg ?

Cheers

Perm

etccarmageddon · 30-11-2005, 10:26

I wouldnt think so - if it aint broke then dont try fixing it!

perm · 30-11-2005, 11:04

Optimising settings for a 10 Meg Connection.

Now that I have a 10 meg connection working on a NTL 120 modem, can someone advise if there are any setting that need to be tweaked to optimise performance for downloading / browsing?

I using internet Explorer on an XP machine. (Happy to swap to Firefox v1.5 if this is better for performance).

Thanks

Perm

etccarmageddon · 30-11-2005, 11:24

have you tested your upload speed?

banjo21 · 30-11-2005, 11:51

I just got the 'Christmas' card from NTL delivered saying that as a special customer etc etc, I''l get free 10M upgrade from 3M in Dec, lower price in Jan and free BB+ membership.
I've tried twice in previous weeks to get CS to upgrade me with no luck - does anyone know if actually having the 'letter' helps to push them along if I was to phone again or is it really a wait for the auto upgrade to happen?

PS. Letter advises u go to site ntlworld.com/10 which simply says come back on 05/12/05

Dobbo · 30-11-2005, 12:07

i have the 100 modem with
Software Upgrade File Name : ntlhm100_ntl0002.cpr
speed goes no higher than 5 meg am i entitled to a new modem?

etccarmageddon · 30-11-2005, 12:49

as per above posting - click on this page next monday for the 'official' launch of 10meg - www.ntlworld.com/microsites/10

markknell · 30-11-2005, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjo21

I just got the 'Christmas' card from NTL delivered saying that as a special customer etc etc, I''l get free 10M upgrade from 3M in Dec, lower price in Jan and free BB+ membership.
I've tried twice in previous weeks to get CS to upgrade me with no luck - does anyone know if actually having the 'letter' helps to push them along if I was to phone again or is it really a wait for the auto upgrade to happen?

PS. Letter advises u go to site ntlworld.com/10 which simply says come back on 05/12/05

Lower price in Jan and free BB+ membership. Are we all going to get that ? Please, pretty please ??

squirrel1970 · 30-11-2005, 13:45

http://www.ntlworld.com/microsites/10/ <--?! Woohoo?! we're gonna wake up on Monday and we're all gonna get 10mb without having to call CS/TS/Indian Call Centre?!?

Are those of us who have dangled on the end of a telephone line going to get finally rewarded with 10mb?!

OOOOOOooo!

banjo21 · 30-11-2005, 13:46

Yes its for all by the looks of it. Its doesn't look like a one-off card

The price is ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£34.99 in Jan onwards...

dayloon · 30-11-2005, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dobbo

i have the 100 modem with
Software Upgrade File Name : ntlhm100_ntl0002.cpr
speed goes no higher than 5 meg am i entitled to a new modem?

Speed may not be related to your modem. I have a ntl 200 modem which is perfectly capable of delivering 10mb. I can't get above 5mb either. I think it's because my area (Stafford) hasn't had the "network optimizations" yet. Planned for tomorrow from what i can see. Could also be your router if you use one.

fire · 30-11-2005, 14:15

I wonder what will happen for Samsung users,who are on 2mbit and upgrade to 3mbit on monday.I woner if they will send a 10mbit config file for the samsung.I may phone up later and upgrade.

etccarmageddon · 30-11-2005, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjo21

Yes its for all by the looks of it. Its doesn't look like a one-off card

The price is ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£34.99 in Jan onwards...

any chance you could scan the card in and post it here?