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Broadband speeds ?
« on: July 12, 2012, 06:07:04 PM »
Was chatting with Pete the other day about broadband suppliers and speeds.
I've just run a test on here. http://www.speedtest.net/
Don't click the 'Start Now' button, wait for the 'Begin Test'
Once the test has run, click the 'Share' button and post the link as an image on here.

I'm with TalkTalk, this isn't a bad result.

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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2012, 08:35:46 PM »
6.9 download speed on Orange
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2012, 08:55:02 PM »
I don't trust these sites - mine said 15 for downloads, but most evenings I have a connection so slow, I can't watch a video on YouTube without the dreaded circle of death appearing during buffering. Twas a lot faster 18 months ago.
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2012, 10:04:35 PM »
6.48 with BT for downloads
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2012, 08:15:30 AM »
Mines about 15mbps with Orange.  Ill post a shot later when im at home
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 09:20:03 AM »
Mine on talktalk is less than 4 but interestingly it said I was connecting to a server in Leeds rather thn the Manchester one Fly got.
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2012, 12:00:30 PM »
Quote from: Pete on July 12, 2012, 08:55:02 PM
I don't trust these sites - mine said 15 for downloads, but most evenings I have a connection so slow, I can't watch a video on YouTube without the dreaded circle of death appearing during buffering. Twas a lot faster 18 months ago.

Your throughput speed may be 15mbps but if the servers cant output at that speed you wont get it at your end.  It obviously depends on how busy the network is etc.  You may get 15mbps at 2am when its quiet.
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 12:06:19 PM »
>> You may get 15mbps at 2am when its quiet.

But what about my beauty sleep? LOL
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2012, 01:22:11 PM »
For a more accurate result use: www.speedtester.bt.com and use FTTC when you get the option.

It does take a few minutes to complete but gives a more accurate and detailed result.
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« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2012, 06:23:51 PM »
Leeds Server


Manchester Server
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« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2012, 07:28:52 PM »
The 2 were pretty much on a par so I assume it's fairly accurate
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« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2012, 07:51:27 PM »
This is what you get off www.speedtester.bt.com

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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2012, 05:48:10 PM »
Hi

I have recently upgraded to BT infinity 2

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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2012, 05:53:13 PM »
Only in my dreams...  :(

Welcome to the forums Spire :)
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Re: Broadband speeds ?
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2012, 06:14:34 PM »
Yikes  :o That's some speed  ;)

Welcome to ChesterfieldOnline  :)
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