Your download speed is limited.
Your download speed is limited.
Your internet speed seems to vary depending on the activity—high download speeds when uploading or installing updates, but limited bandwidth during normal use. The limiter might be software-based rather than hardware-related. Since your speed tests show consistent 600Mbps without an Ethernet connection, it’s possible the restriction comes from your device settings or app restrictions. Check your network settings or contact your ISP to confirm what’s capping your downloads.
Speedtest.net and other alternatives are set to use nearby servers only. The slowdown could come from traffic further ahead, so try checking speeds from a server in another country or location. Your internet provider might also be limiting common services such as Steam, Netflix, and Windows Update.
At night in the middle of the day varies by location. Whether it's a good time depends on the server's position.
It's true. I'm leasing a VPS in the United States with a 400Mbit limit. The cost depends on its purpose and the budget of the operator, so capping helps manage expenses. If my goal is to support 100 clients, I might decide to further reduce the per-client limit to 4Mbit.