You're getting faster because of some positive changes happening. LOL!
You're getting faster because of some positive changes happening. LOL!
You're seeing different speeds because of how your internet connection behaves. The regular 4mbps connection works normally, but torrent downloads can bypass the main network and use other paths, which sometimes deliver much faster speeds. It's not that you don't want it—just how the data travels affects the actual rate.
You're working within a bandwidth cap of 4 mbps. This means they've applied certain methods to control your upload speed. It varies whether their approach targets overall traffic or individual connections. They might prioritize specific rules, such as allowing the first 50-100 KB of a download at full speed before restricting further. This strategy helps websites load more quickly since they often rely on numerous small files and text segments. Torrent clients typically split data into 64 KB chunks, grouping them into larger pieces—up to 16 MB at once. This means your client can connect to multiple peers simultaneously, downloading smaller sections (like 64 KB or even up to a chunk) each time. Often, this results in several simultaneous connections that aren't throttled for a short period. Another possibility is that the ISP restricts cross-network transfers within its own infrastructure, such as between users in the same area or subscribed to the same provider. In such cases, they may only limit outbound connections to keep costs manageable. If you're downloading from multiple sources at once, your speed can remain stable because each connection operates independently.
SpeedTest.net reports your connection speeds as described in the DBZ reference.
It's often advertised as 4 Mbps but actual speeds can vary. Comcast tends to offer about 20% more than your payment. My plan is 150/10, but I usually see 180/12. The only packages that don't fit are Gigabit (Document 3.1) and Gigabit Pro (Fiber).