(Warning!) That's dumb internet speed question I asking....

Hydroforce33
Senior Member

550

12-08-2016, 01:26 AM

We subscribe to Comcast's 150/10 internet plan each month. I test my connection using FAST.com and Speedtest.net, which show speeds between 170-180 Mbps, higher than the advertised numbers. How did I achieve 20-30 Mbps more than what was listed?

Hydroforce33

12-08-2016, 01:26 AM #1

xTheKiNg54
Junior Member

12-08-2016, 03:39 AM

ISPs may provide increased speeds or lower-cost options during off-peak times when network capacity is free.

xTheKiNg54

12-08-2016, 03:39 AM #2

ISPs may provide increased speeds or lower-cost options during off-peak times when network capacity is free.

ByFeNix1350
Senior Member

502

12-08-2016, 09:00 AM

They usually add a small extra layer of performance to keep speeds stable during peak times.

ByFeNix1350

12-08-2016, 09:00 AM #3

They usually add a small extra layer of performance to keep speeds stable during peak times.

crusario
Junior Member

12-09-2016, 04:14 AM

Basically the above: there's usually a bit of overhead with better packages to try to guarantee your intended speeds even in busy hours. I normally get around 115Mbps down and up even though we pay for 100 here.

crusario

12-09-2016, 04:14 AM #4

Faustlacher
Member

12-10-2016, 06:12 AM

I receive around 560-590MB, though my 500MB plan is supposed to cover more. After upgrading to the 1000MB plan, I only get about 930MB... haha.

Faustlacher

12-10-2016, 06:12 AM #5

I receive around 560-590MB, though my 500MB plan is supposed to cover more. After upgrading to the 1000MB plan, I only get about 930MB... haha.

ChickenPhoYou
Posting Freak

850

12-10-2016, 06:39 AM

Understood. I see. Thank you for clarifying your question...

ChickenPhoYou

12-10-2016, 06:39 AM #6

Understood. I see. Thank you for clarifying your question...

DarklyThunder
Member

241

12-11-2016, 01:32 PM

It refers to a position near 930 on a gig platform.

DarklyThunder

12-11-2016, 01:32 PM #7

It refers to a position near 930 on a gig platform.

Inezze009
Senior Member

716

12-11-2016, 07:33 PM

Comcast reduces service by 20% in many regions. It depends on the bandwidth your connected node has available.

Inezze009

12-11-2016, 07:33 PM #8

Comcast reduces service by 20% in many regions. It depends on the bandwidth your connected node has available.

ElaticsGone
Member

196

12-13-2016, 04:26 PM

It seems the difference lies in hardware limits similar to a gigabit connection, and software limits like there being no 150 or 300 or 500 only 100 per gig in the network setup.

ElaticsGone

12-13-2016, 04:26 PM #9

It seems the difference lies in hardware limits similar to a gigabit connection, and software limits like there being no 150 or 300 or 500 only 100 per gig in the network setup.