Is your Ethernet connection experiencing a slowdown or limitation?
Is your Ethernet connection experiencing a slowdown or limitation?
I have the internet speed at 50 Mbps, yet my upload is only 10 Mbps. They told me to wait about 90 minutes before restarting the modem. It’s been a day. I tried restarting it after 30 seconds, but nothing changed. My wired PC gets 10-11 Mbps, but when testing on my phone I see 15-17 Mbps upload. Did the Ethernet cable limit performance?
It seems the setup might be a combo unit. I covered 400 down and 50 up, and with this unit I managed around 100 down. Switching to a separate router resolved the problems. The cable could be the issue, but it's unlikely given those speeds.
Cat5e and Cat6 can handle up to 1 Gbps. DSL and coaxial cable connections typically offer poor upload performance. Around 10 Mbps is average for most users. This is what Comcast provides. Your ISP likely won’t improve upload speeds—they just aim to meet your expectations. It’s common for ISPs to favor speed tests that look good. The gateways AT&T uses might also affect results. If you need faster uploads, consider a fiber connection.