What's Your Bandwidth?

Dyre Straits · Apr 7, 2007, 10:41 AM

I just did a new Bandwidth Test using SpeedTest.net. Several members here had tried it out some time ago. This is my latest result.

I've been VERY pleased at downloads recently with my Comcast Cable connection. Some of these downloads are coming through at 1.5-2.5 MB/sec. (Yes, I wrote that correctly! It's not Mbits/sec, it's MBYTES/sec.)

**temeteus82** · Apr 7, 2007, 10:47 AM

2/0.5 Mbit/s is the specs in general its 200 kB/s download and 52 kB/s upload.

[EDIT] Test result:

RoyBatty · Apr 7, 2007, 10:56 AM

I'm connected via 2048 / 128 ADSL, real speeds - down: a little over 210 KBps, up: < 16 KBps.
I can't post speedtest.net results because it requires Flash...

mbeeston · Apr 7, 2007, 03:50 PM

5MB down 768K up shaw cable

dipstick · Apr 7, 2007, 03:55 PM

RCN Mach 20 Cable. 20d/2u

Edit- Btw Dyre, Comcast has a new thing called PowerBoost(?) that temporarily boosts speeds to double what you pay for. It's free but the bastards do give it to you unless you ask. Worth looking into if its available in your area

Edit- From http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

Lowfat · Apr 7, 2007, 04:42 PM

$20CAD/month shaw cable.

Zelig · Apr 7, 2007, 05:02 PM

Fun upload speeds here.

**temeteus82** · Apr 7, 2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

$20CAD/month shaw cable.

Hey! I pay 40€ for my connection so you got that cheap

Da_Jewish_Fonzy · Apr 7, 2007, 05:52 PM

Lowfat · Apr 7, 2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da_Jewish_Hornet

shaw nitro?

CDsDontBurn · Apr 7, 2007, 06:03 PM

my net sux,

Necrosis · Apr 7, 2007, 06:16 PM

Cincy Server had my new 6MG but the upload was crap.

Vikingod · Apr 7, 2007, 06:21 PM

Funny, I usually get a bit faster than that.

Dark Lord · Apr 7, 2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipstick

Edit- Btw Dyre, Comcast has a new thing called PowerBoost(?) that temporarily boosts speeds to double what you pay for. It's free but the bastards do give it to you unless you ask. Worth looking into if its available in your area

the speedboost is absolutly useless. what they dont tell you is that speedboost is only good for 10megs per download. once its downloaded 10megs at 2x speed, it stops working.

heres mine, i absolutly hate the god awful upload rates here for comcast.

the average upload here in michigan for comcast is 586k, and the states average is 792k.

Vampyromaniac · Apr 7, 2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

my net sux,

AT&T pwns you

**MIG-31** · Apr 7, 2007, 07:07 PM

I currently have a 16mb adsl internet connection from sky.com.And from the uk my results may differ to that reason.

This only costs me £10 PM,but can be quite problematic at times.

Any way this is the first run from the link Dyre supplied.

Da_Jewish_Fonzy · Apr 7, 2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

shaw nitro?

Shaw High Speed Xtreme. They want too much for nitro, like $100 a month or something yikes!

Pluvious · Apr 7, 2007, 07:30 PM

$45 month

jjmd · Apr 7, 2007, 08:03 PM

Not bad for Cox

Raptor · Apr 7, 2007, 08:05 PM

Comcast is goooood. Better be for $45 a month.

Pluvious · Apr 7, 2007, 08:11 PM

Hmm... that's intersting.. my recommended test was San Jose but only got around 5,000.. when I forced it to test from Los Angeles I get a better score.

Raptor · Apr 7, 2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pluvious

Hmm... that's intersting.. my recommended test was San Jose but only got around 5,000.. when I forced it to test from Los Angeles I get a better score.

Must be a Worm Hole

LHC · Apr 7, 2007, 09:17 PM

I felt like being different by using the Speakeasy speed test

Lowfat · Apr 7, 2007, 09:36 PM

my work connection.....I tested three just to triplecheck the upload. Even tried a few different locations.

**temeteus82** · Apr 7, 2007, 09:42 PM

man I feel like I'm paying too much for my connection ....

well you cant have all at once ....

CDsDontBurn · Apr 8, 2007, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyromaniac

AT&T pwns you

lol. i'm just on the 1.5Mbit DSL connection from Verizon. my area does have FIOS/Fiber available, but my dad is too cheap to get it even if i pay for it

niceguyrichy · Apr 8, 2007, 04:52 AM

damn , some of you guys have fast net
last I checked I still have as fast as we get out here (2mb). it's not like I wouldn't pay for super fast net, I just don't have the option

josh2thad · Apr 8, 2007, 05:51 AM

Something like 59$ a month for Road Runner Premium.

Last Result:
Download Speed: 7885 kbps (985.6 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 489 kbps (61.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

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Vampyromaniac · Apr 8, 2007, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

lol. i'm just on the 1.5Mbit DSL connection from Verizon. my area does have FIOS/Fiber available, but my dad is too cheap to get it even if i pay for it

FIOS

I am at your disposal if you need help formulating or enacting a plan to convince him!

Dyre Straits · Apr 8, 2007, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pluvious

Hmm... that's intersting.. my recommended test was San Jose but only got around 5,000.. when I forced it to test from Los Angeles I get a better score.

It's odd. I get my worst results when I try running the test to and from right here in Atlanta.

Apr 7, 2007, 03:50 PM	#4
mbeeston HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: alberta, canada (thats north of the usa people) Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 68 System Specs	5MB down 768K up shaw cable __________________ R.I.P Roadee - you will be missed T_T peace,love, and war... 3 things people look for... "if your going off the deep end, show off, do a cannon ball!" - me

Apr 7, 2007, 03:55 PM	#5
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	RCN Mach 20 Cable. 20d/2u Edit- Btw Dyre, Comcast has a new thing called PowerBoost(?) that temporarily boosts speeds to double what you pay for. It's free but the bastards do give it to you unless you ask. Worth looking into if its available in your area Edit- From http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ Last edited by dipstick; Apr 8, 2007 at 07:33 PM.

Apr 7, 2007, 05:02 PM	#7
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Fun upload speeds here. __________________ --

Apr 7, 2007, 06:03 PM	#11
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	my net sux, __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Apr 7, 2007, 06:16 PM	#12
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Embarq DSL Cincy Server had my new 6MG but the upload was crap.

Apr 7, 2007, 10:56 AM	#3
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,941 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	I'm connected via 2048 / 128 ADSL, real speeds - down: a little over 210 KBps, up: < 16 KBps. I can't post speedtest.net results because it requires Flash...

Apr 7, 2007, 04:42 PM	#6
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	$20CAD/month shaw cable. __________________

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Apr 7, 2007, 06:21 PM	#13
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Funny, I usually get a bit faster than that.

Apr 7, 2007, 07:07 PM	#16
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,818 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	I currently have a 16mb adsl internet connection from sky.com.And from the uk my results may differ to that reason. This only costs me £10 PM,but can be quite problematic at times. Any way this is the first run from the link Dyre supplied. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here Last edited by MIG-31; Apr 7, 2007 at 08:18 PM.

Apr 7, 2007, 07:30 PM	#18
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Apr 7, 2007, 08:11 PM	#21
Pluvious Elisha = hottie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USA CA. SF Bay Area Posts: 1,318 Rep Power: 0	Hmm... that's intersting.. my recommended test was San Jose but only got around 5,000.. when I forced it to test from Los Angeles I get a better score. __________________

Apr 7, 2007, 09:17 PM	#23
LHC Stingy and Stubborn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,325 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I felt like being different by using the Speakeasy speed test __________________

Apr 7, 2007, 09:36 PM	#24
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	my work connection.....I tested three just to triplecheck the upload. Even tried a few different locations. __________________

Apr 8, 2007, 05:51 AM	#28
josh2thad DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	Speak Easy Something like 59$ a month for Road Runner Premium. Last Result: Download Speed: 7885 kbps (985.6 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 489 kbps (61.1 KB/sec transfer rate) [COLOR=#666666] [/COLOR]