Speed test

aguyinbrantford wrote:

"I realize these are "max" values, but if you purchased 7 and are only getting 4, then I think that's misleading"
-The reasoning for this type of wording is your max can depend on where you are in relation to the server. It would appear I am closer to the main than you are (going by your speed post)

I'm not with Bell. I have cable with NorDel - who's fastest speed is 3.

But the info provided has been very helpful. I may have to give Bell a try considering it's cheaper and faster (hopefully faster upload with the 7 plan than what has been reported with the 4). I should check my neighborhood to see who else has it, since distance from the switching station (or whatever you call it) seems to be one of the key factors.

Retired2 wrote:

wickens wrote:

I have high speed and am set up with wireless N in the house its fast

I don't think the two are remotely the same think.

Any one on dialup try the speed test just for fun???

Harry all my computers in the house run wireless with N wireless the one im on now hooks up at 300 MBPS so im faster than a cable from the router would be to my computer. Evey part of a network plays a part

Yes but you are still hocked up to a phone line are you not??

Retired2 wrote:

Yes but you are still hocked up to a phone line are you not??

Yes but i download at 600-700

wickens wrote:

Harry all my computers in the house run wireless with N wireless the one im on now hooks up at 300 MBPS so im faster than a cable from the router would be to my computer. Evey part of a network plays a part

Unless you run a gigabit network card. Then the wire does 1000.
I'll run wireless on my notebook but my main system will always be hard wired.

I am with Amtelecom and my speed test was faster than a friend who is with Bell and has high speed. When I use his computer it is sooo slow and he has business high speed and pays big bucks. A while back Bell did slow down their internet speed for some god forsaken reason and let me tell you it is hellish when you are in business and trying to get work done. He has already told Bell that when his contract is up he is going somewhere else.

Spidubic wrote:

wickens wrote:

Harry all my computers in the house run wireless with N wireless the one im on now hooks up at 300 MBPS so im faster than a cable from the router would be to my computer. Evey part of a network plays a part

Unless you run a gigabit network card. Then the wire does 1000.
I'll run wireless on my notebook but my main system will always be hard wired.

There is no way for me to hardwire from my tower to kwic's tower. Has to be wireless from tower to tower to kwic. I do not have a phone line connection.

I'm on wireless too. Silo wireless..

Now I am crying!!!!!!!!!!