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Comment from Danielle on 2011-10-08

2011-10-08T18:39:14Z

Hello! I have read your article, and, I have to say, I have had the same problems, but I am not sure it is any of the above. I use fiber optics cable and internet, and usually get about 16-18 Mbps. Lately, it has periods of times where it literally slows down to almost 12kbps for up to an hour. My computer shows that there is no problem, and the modem is brand new. We are gamers, and usually have 3 PCs going at once, but before recently, that has NEVER been an issue. And it affects everyone, so we know it isn't just one computer. We have called our ISP, they have come out several times, but it still seems to persist after a few days.

It usually happens the same time every night, but I experienced it today after lunch. Apparently our ISP doesn't know how to fix it, so I am trying to find someone who can shed some light on this.

If you have any ideas, excellent. If not, I completely understand.

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Comment from mic on 2011-08-30

2011-08-30T13:27:29Z

Hi,
I am sharing connection with the landlord, but everytime I share, connection slows down, and if I ask him or his sons about this,then they say the connection is ok. I am unable to understand. They have a wireless connection. I do not know what should I do? The connection signal on my computer will always show excellent. Please suggest what could be the reason.

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Comment from Ziska on 2010-01-23

2010-01-24T03:39:37Z

Everytime oir son comes to visit and uses his laptop on our wireless cable network - the network stops working. I've asked him several time if he is downloading something or playing games etc but he is denying it (not sure if I believe him). It never fails that when he is here our network will stop working several times a day. I'm really curious on WHY and WHAT is he doing or what does he have on his computer that does that to out network.
Thanks

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Comment from michael on 2009-12-27

2009-12-27T08:38:56Z

600 to 700kbps i amazing to me in australia the best Internet connection I've ever had is when i signed up on a 1gps which by the time it reaches 'my PC it's only 100kbps
what going on?

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Comment from x64marks on 2009-10-29

2009-10-29T21:33:06Z

hello, I'm having some issues with brighthouse lately. It seems as if the internet connection is very unstable because every time I ping google, the internet response times varies every packet. A technician came and supposedly "fixed" my issue, but it's still continueing. (P.S. sometimes the internet's super fast)

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Comment from constantoo on 2009-08-22

2009-08-22T10:00:53Z

hi,
yes my internet speed varies every time i check the speed and it varies with different browsers too why is that ?

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Comment from sam on 2009-06-18

2009-06-18T12:53:49Z

I have this problem with a workhorse Netgear router. Paying for 20megs from Virgin: get 3.5megs on average. Called Virgin, engineer came round. He said it could 'be anything' on MY system...and BTW, Virgin 'STRANGLES' the connection speed because they don't have the capacity to provide the service. (verbatim).

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Comment from A. Hill on 2009-06-03

2009-06-04T03:50:37Z

what did you mean by ISP's throttling you for using bittorrent? How does that work? I have had an exceptionally good connection until recently when I downloaded a torrent. I know it wasn't a virus and I haven't checked the router, but it's fairly new. Could they be throttling my connection speed because of that download?

Two things: one, using bittorrent uses bandwidth of course, so everything else you're doing that also requires internet bandwidth will appear slower while bittorrent is running.

ISPs are starting to watch for bittorrent usage (they can look at the packets of information being transferred and it's often clear that they are bittorrent), and will penalize people who use it by intentionally slowing down their internet connection - throttling it.

- Leo
04-Jun-2009

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Comment from phil on 2009-05-05

2009-05-05T20:49:45Z

Using Belkin G+Mimo wireless Router for cable not bt line connection keeps dropping

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Comment from Debbie Parker on 2008-08-14

2008-08-14T15:27:40Z

I have a similar problem with my ISP and these articles were very helpful.
Thank you

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Comment from Peter E Avon on 2008-08-06

2008-08-06T14:35:32Z

I've just recently changed my ISP but I'm with Betty in that the technicians I speak with don't seem to understand what I'm saying....maybe it is because I can't understand their gutteral accents...but what is the solution...???I guess you learn to live with it since changing ISP's presents another problem???

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Comment from betty deneke on 2008-08-01

2008-08-01T22:54:37Z

Your answer to slow internet experience has helped me with my problem with ATT&T. My DSL slowness is turtleish. My problem is with my lack of knowledge and their support considers me a nut when they try to help me and I do not understand. Keep up the good work, I'm learning.

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Comment from Ryan on 2008-07-30

2008-07-30T23:15:14Z

My internet connection is really slow but I think it is my computer that is doing it. I have Windows 98 and a 100.00 MBPS ethernet connection.
I must upgrade I think.

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Comment from KSS on 2008-07-29

2008-07-29T20:37:12Z

I don't think it exactly matches the case described here; but, my ISP's DNS servers were often incredibly slow to respond or failed to respond at all. I switched my router to point to OpenDNS and my web experience is quicker overall.

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Comment from DS Ullman on 2008-07-24

2008-07-24T22:42:37Z

Can you say bittorrent? :)

Perhaps - that really depends on your ISP's capacity.

The other scenario we keep hearing about is if you are using bittorrent, your ISP may be throttling you. (In which case I'd switch ISP's, myself.)

-Leo

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