Imagine broadband, speed test

Deanp057

Hi guys I'm currently thinking of getting imagine broadband, it would be a massive upgrade in download but wondering could people who have it tell me their average Ping, Download and upload speeds and their experience with it before deciding what to do? Thank you!

The Ritz

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Ritz.

morgana

It depends on the mast you will be on, your own location and line of sight, and how full the mast is. As with all fixed wireless providers, contention is an issue at peak times, typically between 5 and 10pm.
I have been with Imagine more or less since they started the service, about 3 years (because no other option), and typically get 80+ off peak and anything between 12 - 35+ peak. Pings (google 8.8.8.8) are 25-45. Gaming is perfectly fine. Their new fair use of 1TB/month is ok for most users. I am using the "old" equipment, not the new "5g ready" gear which anecdotally gives higher downloads but seems to decrease uploads. As a gamer, I'd rather keep my 7ish uploads.
Also, in this thread you'll find everything you never wanted to know about Imagine and their users ^^
So Imagine is working for me for now (until or IF the NBP happens, xD) - other people have had different experiences, but for a lot of people it seems to be working fine. Just don't expect the steadiness/speed of a good FTTC connection.

Deanp057

morgana wrote: »

It depends on the mast you will be on, your own location and line of sight, and how full the mast is. As with all fixed wireless providers, contention is an issue at peak times, typically between 5 and 10pm.
I have been with Imagine more or less since they started the service, about 3 years (because no other option), and typically get 80+ off peak and anything between 12 - 35+ peak. Pings (google 8.8.8.8) are 25-45. Gaming is perfectly fine. Their new fair use of 1TB/month is ok for most users. I am using the "old" equipment, not the new "5g ready" gear which anecdotally gives higher downloads but seems to decrease uploads. As a gamer, I'd rather keep my 7ish uploads.
Also, in this thread you'll find everything you never wanted to know about Imagine and their users ^^
So Imagine is working for me for now (until or IF the NBP happens, xD) - other people have had different experiences, but for a lot of people it seems to be working fine. Just don't expect the steadiness/speed of a good FTTC connection.

Mostly gaming would be its use, but also our TV channels come though the Internet and also 5 phones on it, upload at the moment isn't even 1meg.. So anything better than that would be a plus and it's also on the 5G mast.

morgana

Typically in our house there's two people using the connection concurrently with Netflix (HD) and MMO gaming with no issue at all at peak times. Only problem is if something decides to upload at that time as well like some backup process but that should be in your control.

I am at a mast that is full. In the end, it always is a bit of a gamble, but chances are it will be an improvement. Just remember contention is worst when you are likely to use the connection most, i.e. in the evenings. A plus is getting large game updates very quickly if I do them in the morning or afternoon (when they usually hit).

Sounds like Imagine could be good for you but make sure you check the other thread I linked, there are people who get much poorer speeds at peak times. However, this thread is likely to mainly have people who have issues and not those who are ok.
Just as a by the way, the mast is not 5G (yet) that technology has not been rolled out yet in Ireland, and most definitely not by Imagine. So they are still using LTE technology, that 5G ready stuff is mostly marketing. Again, that other thread has a wealth of information on issues that will be affecting Imagine in the future.
For me, it's begaars can#'''t be choosers unfortunately. I am lucky that Imagine is perfectly good for my needs, does not mean I would jump at the chance of FTTH if it ever materialised.

cherryghost

What are you currently on?

morgana

Bweeng, North Cork

Deanp057

cherryghost wrote: »

What are you currently on?

I'm currently with Eir, it's terrible.