What's your Internet speed test results (yes it's on topic)

[gvdobler]

I posted this on another thread but I thought I would post it as a topic since there is so much attention on connection speeds.

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I just ran a speed test while we were talking and you can see I'm running about 4 megs.

Just type in "internet connection speed test" into your search engine and pick any one of the results. It takes about 30 second and then you can see exactly at what speed you are running.

I'm on cable modem and never have a problem. My friend has DSL and has problems all the time. He won't switch because he was supervisor at the same phone company for 34 years and his retirement and 401 stock depend on the company staying in business (i know, a phone company.)

Now before everyone jumps to defend their provider, not all phone companies or cable locations are the same. It is very dependant on the local office budget of your telephone company or cable company. Most ISP get a connection through the local telco but that company may have old hardware sitting out near you or between you and the central office that connects to the internet "cloud."

The following is a copy off my screen just as it came back:

Bandwidth calculation is measured against that of CNET's Internet Services. Bandwidth may be higher or lower depending on Internet congestion. Calculated tests do not reflect server reliability and speed.

Connection Type Connection Speed Faster Providers

28.8 Kbps Dial-up 28.8k
33.6 Kbps Dial-up 33.6k
53.3 Kbps Dial-up 56k
384.0 Kbps DSL/Cable 384k
768.0 Kbps DSL/Cable 768k
1500.0 Kbps Cable/DSL 1.5Mbps
1544.0 Kbps Full T1 1.544Mbps
3000.0 Kbps N x T1 3.0Mbps
4349.7 Kbps - You 4349.7 kbps
6000.0 Kbps T3 6.0Mbps Bandwidth
15000.0 Kbps T3 15Mbps Bandwidth
30000.0 Kbps T3 30Mbps Bandwidth

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I only pay for 3 meg but most of the time I run faster and only a couple times in the last 2 years has there been any slow down.

As you can see there are various plans so just because you have DSL or cable you may not be connecting at the same speed as someone else with the same service, it has to do with what you are paying for.

If nothing else it's worth doing the test just so you know. That little "connection speed" indicator on your browser is not always correct.

[SteelMonsters]

This is what cnet gave me.

272000 Kbps - You

If you play around with it a couple times, you will find out why.

[Kooljock1]

I got "Safari cannot find connection". But I'm using a dial-up modem as here in the North Country there is no DSL available.

Jon [8D]

[pbjwilson]

This is what Scotty at Starfleet gave me -

"Captain , I'm giv'in 'er all she's got."

[Anonymous]

Here's mine:

Communications 4.9 megabits per second
Storage 593.6 kilobytes per second
1MB file download 1.7 seconds
Subjective rating Awesome
BillFromWayne
www.modeltrainjournal.com

[Anonymous]

You may be "on topic", but you're on the wrong forum.

[gvdobler]

Joezero 315
I'm sorry, if you're not on the internet, how are you hooked up?

A lot of people post on more than one forum so I thought it was of interest because of discussions on connect speed and server speeds. Most people don't know what speed they are signed up for and whether they are in fact getting that speed.

I just thought some people would enjoy talking a look, if they never have.

Wrong forum joe, KMB

[Anonymous]

Your speed may vary- every few minutes.