Line quality

Richard Dower

OK anyone know about this...i have DSL and my line was tested and passed. I'm only 300 metres from the DSL exchange but my speeds are somewhat less then optimum.

Thus i was wondering if this has to do with the line itself?, like the copper wire of the line...it's very possible the line is quite old.
Even the box that you connect the line into has the Telecom Eire logo.

So i was wondering if Eircom would upgrade my line for free and put a new one in?

Or would i have to pay for that stuff?

Frank Grimes

What type of DSL is it? (RADSL/ADSL) and which provider?
Also, what do you mean by "speeds are somewhat less then optimum"

Richard Dower

RADSL with Esat BT, 512/128....my speeds vary from 52-54K downstream and 12.8K upstream.

Since i am soooo close to the DSL exchange i feel i should be getting the full whack 64K.

That's why i was wondering if the quality of the copper wire was keeping things down.

-Wheeler-

52-54 are typical speeds to be expected on DSL. I'd say that the copper is fine. A brand new line may give you a very slight increase if even - those d/l speeds are quite normal.

Wheeler_1028.

Jonnie_Onion

0_o

spongebob

Originally posted by Richard Dower
That's why i was wondering if the quality of the copper wire was keeping things down.

So was I when I read your original post

300m fits in the boot of your car, off with ya and have a nice weekend

M

Creamy Goodness

Originally posted by Richard Dower
So i was wondering if Eircom would upgrade my line for free and put a new one in?

eircom do Nothing for free

Frank Grimes

Originally posted by Richard Dower
RADSL with Esat BT, 512/128....my speeds vary from 52-54K downstream and 12.8K upstream.

Those speeds are fine for a 512/128 connection.