Many views and slow response times.
Many views and slow response times.
I am inclined to blame the ISP but it might simply be an unstable connection with router to ISP. you could try measuring and then disconnect the router for 30 seconds or so and then reconnect and test again. Where I live the number of users online has increased and my speeds on a good connection are fast but the ping has suffered dramtically and i now on a daily basis have to unplug the router and then it is back to full speed. Anyways the time for the PC to connect at 35 seconds could be something as simple as waiting for any items to finsih loading in the background.....these days it seems every tom dick and harry app want to have itself load at boot and simply installs itself to phone home for the we are checking for updates BS. Check your start up items folder and disable crap that might load at boot if you dont need it that could help with the connection time but not the ping/latency issues.
I resolved the boot time problem. cFosSpeed was the cause. It now works immediately. I’ll attempt it again. There are several users online at the moment, so I’ll need to wait until then. Thanks.
That’s a great software solution. Appreciate you letting me know. Your ISP’s first hop latency seems normal for FTTC—maybe it’s just how the network is set up. It’s interesting that things felt much smoother before. I’m curious about what changed recently.
It might just be adjusting to distribute the load among users from the ISP perspective. They wouldn’t invest in upgrades if they could simply reroute bandwidth to boost profits. I’d point blame at all ISPs, not just Virgin. Your router could also be located at a junction where user numbers have risen, making it challenging to ensure consistent stability for everyone. This suggests the ISP may need infrastructure improvements instead of minor software fixes. When everything runs smoothly, we rarely investigate the details—until issues with our network, browsing, or games force us to ask what’s going on. I’ve been guilty of this for years; I have no justifications. Unfortunately, since my first 1MB cable connection in the 90s, I haven’t experienced a consistently good ISP service except during brief periods of exceptional performance. Still, you could request your ISP to verify your connection at their end—they can monitor and troubleshoot if needed. If you’re fortunate, an individual helper might be available, though helpful support often feels like a random chance in today’s games.