Subscription rate is 80mbps, yet actual download speed is 300kbps.
Subscription rate is 80mbps, yet actual download speed is 300kbps.
Hi, I installed an Ethernet connection on my desktop and it reports 80Mbps. My speed tests show similar results. However, when downloading files from the internet—like songs, videos, or software—it slows down to around 300kbps. The Taskbar Manager also displays high speeds. Downloading a game from Steam comes in at just 10Mbps. This inconsistency is confusing. My Ethernet drivers are up to date, but I’m still experiencing these differences. Any suggestions or explanations would be appreciated. Thanks!
Here are some simplified points:
A) You might be downloading torrents, which works differently depending on how many people are seeding them.
B) Steam shows download speeds in MB per second, not Mbps. These are two separate measurements.
8mbps equals about 1 MB per second, so around 10 MB/s matches the 80MB/s you pay for.
It's probably not the browser issue, but the site itself. They often slow down connections frequently to save bandwidth and keep services running smoothly. If your speed tests show normal results, it’s likely something like the website is intentionally throttling traffic.