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Broadband Speed Test Megathread

Cabaal · 2008-09-18 10:30:16

Right time for a new speedtest thread as the old one created by Mike is over 12 months old, however lets have some rules so to give more information to everyone :) Rules: - State who your ISP is and type of Broadband (cable, DSL, wireless etc) - Provide a graphical test result from http://www.speedtest.net - Provide ping…

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#62 07-11-2008 6:45pm
sound_wave

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Provider: Eircom
Line: 7 meg
Attenuation: Downstream 11 db Upstream 4 db
Noise: Downstream: 11db Upstream:12 db
Limerick:

Dublin:

Galway:

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#63 07-11-2008 10:22pm
hellboy99

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Connection: 3MB
Provider: BT

Attenuation Downstream: 21dB
Noise Downstream: 32.9dB

Attenuation Upstream: 10dB
Noise Upstream: 18dB

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#64 10-11-2008 10:46am
gpjordanf1

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Provider UTV

Connection 7.6MB

SNR Margin 17.8 20.0 dB
Line Attenuation 34.6 19.0 dB

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#65 12-11-2008 5:41am
longdub

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smart telecom 8mb/500kb pakage.location is dublin 1

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#66 12-11-2008 5:04pm
slavigo

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Provider: o2 Mobile Broadband
Location: Sligo Town

>ping google.ie
PING google.ie (72.14.207.104) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from eh-in-f104.google.com (72.14.207.104): icmp_seq=1 ttl=244 time=436 ms
64 bytes from eh-in-f104.google.com (72.14.207.104): icmp_seq=2 ttl=244 time=411 ms
64 bytes from eh-in-f104.google.com (72.14.207.104): icmp_seq=3 ttl=244 time=397 ms
64 bytes from eh-in-f104.google.com (72.14.207.104): icmp_seq=4 ttl=244 time=397 ms

Notes:
I was getting up on 4Meg download earlier this morning from this same location.
Also, the o2 mobile broadband working out of the box on ubuntu 8.10 if anyone was wondering about it's new mobile broadband support.

Edit: Five minutes later.

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#67 13-11-2008 9:13pm
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Well, it's now been a week since I changed my modem WAG160N and things are 90% better than they were with my old modem.
See here.

And here are my new results at a time when my old router would be struggling for connection...

Provider - BT Unbundled exchange 8MB
Location - Kilkenny City

Downstream Rate: 8124 Kbps
Upstream Rate: 507 Kbps

Dublin

Limerick

Galway

Ping google.ie
Microsoft Windows 2000 [Version 5.00.2195]
(C) Copyright 1985-2000 Microsoft Corp.

C:\ping www.google.ie

Pinging www.l.google.com [216.239.59.99] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 216.239.59.99: bytes=32 time=29ms TTL=245
Reply from 216.239.59.99: bytes=32 time=27ms TTL=245
Reply from 216.239.59.99: bytes=32 time=29ms TTL=245
Reply from 216.239.59.99: bytes=32 time=28ms TTL=245

Ping statistics for 216.239.59.99:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 27ms, Maximum = 29ms, Average = 28ms

C:\

Not sure of line stats, haven't found them yet on my new modem.
Will do a test again during the best time of the day and compare.

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#68 13-11-2008 9:41pm
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In work

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#69 13-11-2008 10:22pm
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mine tonight!!!

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#70 14-11-2008 6:19pm
Silver Serpent

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Hi,

I've recently requested an upgrade to a 7.6mb dsl service (I won't mention the provider...yet), with the upload 672kbs.

I checked the connection configuration on my router and it's only reading 4416/672, with the upload being correct, but the download reading over 3mb lower than it should be.

Have they tried to do me thinking I wouldn't notice the difference?

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#71 18-11-2008 1:27pm
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It could very well be that your line is not capable of anything faster. Not all lines are capable of higher speeds, a lot can depend on the quality of your line and how old it is ect. Can't see how the provider would benifit by reducing your speed when you are a paying customer.

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#72 18-11-2008 2:52pm
dubhthach

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Work network (Smart 4Mb/s)
Dublin

Galway

Limerick

Maidenhead - UK

All this shows is the most important thing with these tests is the latency. Maidenhead is only 25ms away from my office connection, as result I get highest speed, whereas Dublin testing site has highest latency and lowest result. Awh well.

Heck even got lower latency going to Amsterdam, awh well how am I not surprised that network infrastructure in Ireland is ****e.

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#73 18-11-2008 3:11pm
Silver Serpent

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Prisoner6409 wrote: »

It could very well be that your line is not capable of anything faster. Not all lines are capable of higher speeds, a lot can depend on the quality of your line and how old it is ect. Can't see how the provider would benifit by reducing your speed when you are a paying customer.

Thanks.

Whilst on the 3mb service I was getting the full whack (3072/384), so I might go back to that considering my download speed increase isn't much of an improvement, plus I wouldn't use 20g a month, let alone 40g.

Would upgrading my router to a Linksys improve things at all?

I'm currently using an old Eircom Netopia. It Was sitting around for about 7 years doing nothing so I hooked it up recently as the Zyxel one I got from Digiweb was starting to play up.

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#74 19-11-2008 5:17pm
Prisoner6409

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Home BB - Eircom 3MB's

Today:

This is by far the best I have got from Eircom. Recently upgraded to 3mb's.

BTW I am in Dublin, Blanchardstown Exchange

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#75 23-11-2008 2:22pm
bluebomber

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Hi,
I just hooked up my new Broadband modem a couple of days ago.

I think I should be getting faster upload and download speeds than this.
Is it possible my line is not good enough to carry 7.6 meg?

Maybe I should downgrade to 3Mbps.

Any suggestions?

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#76 23-11-2008 2:30pm
mykro28

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Permanet Business Package 2.5Mbps down and 0.5Mbps Up
No line stats, as not ADSL, can't get info on signal strength.

C:\>ping www.boards.ie

Pinging www.boards.ie [89.234.66.107] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=30ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=29ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=27ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=25ms TTL=60

Ping statistics for 89.234.66.107:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 25ms, Maximum = 30ms, Average = 27ms

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#77 24-11-2008 5:01pm
akenny01

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On 3MB Eircom

strange i usually get 310 kb/.s
I Would of picked wexford on speedtest but doesnt show wex on it

anyone know when 24 meg is coming to wexford , I Wana get away from eircom

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#78 25-11-2008 7:37pm
Star Bingo

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7MB Eircom

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#79 27-11-2008 9:30pm
Star Bingo

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..which sucks right now. above is good as it gets

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#80 29-11-2008 2:17pm
mumhaabu

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I think I may be slightly privileged with my speeds.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\User>ping www.boards.ie

Pinging www.boards.ie [89.234.66.107] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=40ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=42ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=42ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=42ms TTL=60

Ping statistics for 89.234.66.107:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 40ms, Maximum = 42ms, Average = 41ms

All of the above were taken on my laptop using a wifi connection at least 20 metres away from the Router so there is signal degradation and slight ping loss. Still I'm happy but ideally need 50meg down and 10meg up.

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#81 29-11-2008 2:58pm
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mumhaabu wrote: »

All of the above were taken on my laptop using a wifi connection at least 20 metres away from the Router so there is signal degradation and slight ping loss. Still I'm happy but ideally need 50meg down and 10meg up.

50MBdown? 10MB up? Eh, I think you mean 15MB down and 1MB up?

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#82 29-11-2008 5:00pm
mumhaabu

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Username! wrote: »

50MBdown? 10MB up? Eh, I think you mean 15MB down and 1MB up?

No I am happy with what I currently have but would love to have 50megabits down slightly above 5MB (megabytes) and 10mb (megabits) down which is is around 1.25MB (megabytes)

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#83 03-12-2008 8:34pm
Mad Dog

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3Mb BT ADSL
Wireless D-Link router
Trim, Co. Meath

Pinging www.boards.ie [89.234.66.107] with 32 bytes of data

Reply from 89.234.66.107 bytes=32 time=22ms TTL=58
Reply from 89.234.66.107 bytes=32 time=20ms TTL=58
Reply from 89.234.66.107 bytes=32 time=21ms TTL=58
Reply from 89.234.66.107 bytes=32 time=22ms TTL=58

Ping statistics for for 89.234.66.107:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 20ms, Maximum = 22ms, Average = 21ms

I'm happy enough with the speeds although it can get quite a bit slower late at night.

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#84 05-12-2008 11:26pm
Offshore

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Provider O2,

Wireless Broadband, Huawaei E270
Location Tory Island Co.Donegal
Speed Cannot get 3G, edge network coverage only, states 236.8Kbps

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Pinging 89.234.66.107 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=608ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=446ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=465ms TTL=60
Reply from 89.234.66.107: bytes=32 time=286ms TTL=60

Ping statistics for 89.234.66.107:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 286ms, Maximum = 608ms, Average = 451ms

As can be seen from the speed test, 11Kb/s Download, 38Kb/s Upload isn't good. Anyone know if a High gain Antenna would improve matters

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#85 05-12-2008 11:39pm
TJJP

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ISP: Smart ADSL II
Graphical test result:
Ping test results:
Pinging google.ie [64.233.161.104] with 32 bytes of data:
General failure
General failure
General failure

Location: Dublin, Beggars Bush exchange

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#86 08-12-2008 4:41pm
adm

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Ping statistics for 89.234.66.107:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 40ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 76ms

When I try the eircom speed site I get a much lower speed - like about 300k.

So which do i believe?

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#87 08-12-2008 6:00pm
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Eircom 3MB Broadband...
is this good?

Only joking, its from college... wish I had this at home.

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#88 09-12-2008 10:15pm
bostoncommon

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Its meant to be 3 meg but seems very slow? How does it compare?

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#89 10-12-2008 12:43am
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Speed test statistics
Download speed: 38496 bps
Upload speed: 187464 bps
Quality of service: 72 %
Download test type: socket
Upload test type: socket
Maximum download pause: 951 ms
Average download pause: 786 ms
Minimum round trip time to server: 162 ms
Average round trip time to server: 590 ms

VoIP test statistics
Jitter: you --> server: 9.0 ms
Jitter: server --> you: off
Packet loss: you --> server: 0.0 %
Packet loss: server --> you: off
Packet discards: 0.0 %
Packets out of order: 0.0 %
Number of supported VoIP lines: 0
Estimated MOS score: 2.3

o2 mobile broadband in Carlow town.
tried to do speedtest with speedtest.net but speed wouldn't allow it.

Pinging www.o2.ie [62.40.39.196] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 62.40.39.196: bytes=32 time=318ms TTL=250
Reply from 62.40.39.196: bytes=32 time=270ms TTL=250
Reply from 62.40.39.196: bytes=32 time=255ms TTL=250
Reply from 62.40.39.196: bytes=32 time=233ms TTL=250

Ping statistics for 62.40.39.196:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 233ms, Maximum = 318ms, Average = 269ms

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#90 12-12-2008 7:20pm
Star Bingo

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HAVE TO ASK guys why is this speedtest.net relied on instead of the Blackknight "irish ISP test" that links to this very forum? is it because thats wildly inaccurate or what?!

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#91 12-12-2008 7:25pm
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Star Bingo wrote: »

HAVE TO ASK guys why is this speedtest.net relied on instead of the Blackknight "irish ISP test" that links to this very forum? is it because thats wildly inaccurate or what?!

You can post results from the blacknight speedtest here, too. It's not a requirement to use speedtest.net

The reason, why most people use speedtest.net is first of all, the nice and easy url for forum posts and a simple common denominator.

If you want to compare your results with somebody else, you will need to measure your speed in the same manner to get a somewhat accurate idea. speedtest.net is just easier for that task, not a requirement.

/Martin

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