High speed connection, but poor upload speeds
High speed connection, but poor upload speeds
Hi! It sounds like you're experiencing some unusual behavior with your download speeds. Since you're using a VPN, it's possible the server is routing traffic differently than expected. Also, check if your internet speed test results are showing what they say—they should match your actual connection. If you're still seeing low speeds despite being online, try disconnecting and reconnecting to see if that helps. Let me know if you want more tips!
Their server setup appears to be causing delays despite fast testing tools. Steam downloads seem quick, but files from their main server load slowly. This suggests a potential issue with their server configuration or internet connection.
Your connection offers 100 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up. That means you could reach up to 10 Gbps, but in practice you'd only download at about 100 Mbps. The maximum speed is the limit set by your provider. Your actual download speed depends on the quality of the link between you and the remote server—poor connections will restrict performance. If the remote server can't transmit data quickly enough due to slow upload speeds or slow storage access, you won’t get the full potential. They might also use a hardware VPN with built-in encryption, but the processing power inside the VPN device could be too limited to handle high data rates, which may force companies to pay for faster hardware.