Why do I have such a bad upload speed?

Otto2247
Junior Member

04-14-2023, 11:45 AM

You have a 500 Mbps download connection but only about 20 Mbps upload. That doesn’t seem right. Your phone showed a higher wireless score than your desktop, which is unusual. All tests used speedtest.net and the mobile app. It might be due to differences in network conditions or ISP restrictions. Your ISP is capping your upload at 20 Mbps, which could explain the lower performance.

Otto2247

04-14-2023, 11:45 AM #1

ReycitO04
Junior Member

04-19-2023, 11:03 PM

ISPs vary in performance; Verizon usually offers comparable speeds, while Comcast and Xfinity often provide faster downloads but may experience poor upload quality.

ReycitO04

04-19-2023, 11:03 PM #2

ISPs vary in performance; Verizon usually offers comparable speeds, while Comcast and Xfinity often provide faster downloads but may experience poor upload quality.

BlurryFqce
Senior Member

486

05-06-2023, 10:33 PM

Begin by reviewing your ISP's plan details. Not all providers offer symmetric speeds for both upload and download, and performance can vary—some deliver what they promise while others fall short.

BlurryFqce

05-06-2023, 10:33 PM #3

Begin by reviewing your ISP's plan details. Not all providers offer symmetric speeds for both upload and download, and performance can vary—some deliver what they promise while others fall short.

davidaf11
Junior Member

05-07-2023, 08:57 PM

It's common for ISPs to provide faster download speeds compared to upload speeds.

davidaf11

05-07-2023, 08:57 PM #4

It's common for ISPs to provide faster download speeds compared to upload speeds.

Marok203
Member

126

05-14-2023, 11:39 PM

Providers offer minimal uploads, mainly because their upstream bandwidth caps at 5Mhz to 42 MHz. Docsis3.1/4 aims to resolve this issue, though it demands significant investment from the ISP.

Marok203

05-14-2023, 11:39 PM #5

Providers offer minimal uploads, mainly because their upstream bandwidth caps at 5Mhz to 42 MHz. Docsis3.1/4 aims to resolve this issue, though it demands significant investment from the ISP.

xAndersalsdux
Member

184

05-15-2023, 06:44 AM

Yep, ISP offers a plan at 600/20.

xAndersalsdux

05-15-2023, 06:44 AM #6

Yep, ISP offers a plan at 600/20.