Yes, ISPs can block or hinder access to specific websites.
Yes, ISPs can block or hinder access to specific websites.
Hi, your recent experience with the new ISP shows some interesting changes. Initially, your games ran smoothly on copper, but after switching, you noticed slower performance—especially noticeable during bufferbloat tests. The Dslreports test showed crashes and poor results, while other checks seemed okay. After a month, loading times have increased significantly, and online ping now exceeds 600 ms, which is much higher than before. You tried different browsers and even mobile internet, but the issue persists.
Regarding your questions: Yes, ISPs can block certain websites or services, and this can affect performance metrics. If you suspect blocking, you can gather evidence by recording the test results, noting the exact times, and sharing them with your ISP through official channels. Documenting the changes in speed, latency, and crashes will help support your case.
They can because in Indonesia websites are restricted by ISP on a per-provider basis. For instance, our government blocked Reddit and most ISPs followed that policy. However, a newer ISP called XL Home, which I currently use, didn’t block Reddit. So right now, using XL Home is the only option to access Reddit without a VPN. Cool, right? I’m hoping they haven’t changed this.
This mainly covers the idea behind "net neutrality." Yes, ISPs can restrict or delay data for specific sites or IP addresses. The extent and methods they use depend on local regulations. Any actions targeting individual websites aren't permitted, so connections are generally slowed down uniformly. Except for clearly prohibited content like torrent sites, which are completely blocked. You should reach out to your ISP regarding loading speeds for streaming platforms and advertisements. That level of detail isn’t usually included in standard contracts. If they’re unaware, it’s best not to try fixing it yourself—consider checking with others using the same ISP for similar experiences. It could also relate to your router or modem, such as an ISP-provided device that has problematic settings causing frequent timeouts.