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BT Infinity Download Speed...very happy!
I started downloading a demo from the Playstation Store.
At 5.40pm in the afternoon I was really happy with the download speed ![]() http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J72R1xhF_8 |
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I just got BT Infinity 2 installed and really happy get between 60-70Mbps download and around 18Mbps upload great value for money at £26 per month I think.
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The 5GHz side of the HH4 is pretty impressive as well, i only get 3Mbit more if i use a wire
This is wireless and my PC is in a different room to the HH4 http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3029342868 |
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I'm on Infinity option 2 unlimited the speed I used to get was 45meg but about a month ago it went up to 54meg so no complaints here
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You're lucky.
I checked on BT website and was given an expected 60megs download speed prior to installation. I am actually getting 12 megs, 16 at the best. Very disappointed and have raised an issue with BT. Don't really want to be paying £26 per month for such a poor download speed. |
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You're lucky.
I checked on BT website and was given an expected 60megs download speed prior to installation. I am actually getting 12 megs, 16 at the best. Very disappointed and have raised an issue with BT. Don't really want to be paying £26 per month for such a poor download speed. |
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Is this using a wired or wireless connection, ?, also how long has it been up and running ?, did the person who installed it test and demonstrate it to you ?
It was installed yesterday, unfortunately I was out when it was installed but the engineer scribbled something about getting 72 megs download? Would there be such a big variance between wired and wireless? |
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It's using a wireless connection.
It was installed yesterday, unfortunately I was out when it was installed but the engineer scribbled something about getting 72 megs download? Would there be such a big variance between wired and wireless? |
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To test the true speed you'll have to use a wired connection.
Wireless is not a true test as it can vary so much. |
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To test the true speed you'll have to use a wired connection.
Wireless is not a true test as it can vary so much. |
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Also try resetting the modem and open reach box I had this problem and it rectified itself after this and I test regularly over 60Mbps download over WiFi.
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[quote=Fred Flintstone;69617701Would there be such a big variance between wired and wireless?[/QUOTE]
As has been said - yes. Not only that but to find out the true speed between your modem and the local exchange, you need to use the BT speed tester. http://speedtest.btwholesale.com/ Once you have done that, you can compare it to the speed you are getting at the devices (wired and/or wireless) and if there is huge variance, you need to sort out your home network. (Which is your responsibility, not BT's.) |
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Just to update - wired I'm getting just under 70 megs, with the dongle about 12 megs. Big difference.
Wired it is then - just spent the evening routing the cable around the skirting board & under the carpet. |
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http://www.speedtest.net/result/3090354027.png
Really happy with my new BT Infinity 2, had it a few days now. I was quoted a speed of 68Mb, now nearly every time i do a test no matter what time of day its always 73-75Mb. My iPad gets 40Mb speed over wifi. The ping time could be a little faster due to a slightly long ethernet cable, as im using: modem-HH4- 10meter ethernet cable - switch - 3meter ethernet - PC. Brand new apartment block on a redevelopment site in Birmingham city centre, the cable length from my master socket to the green cabinet is probably less than 200 meters, the cabinet has over 1800 homes connected. |
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I get similar too this is the test I took just now on my iPad http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps4b6ff404.jpg
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The ping time could be a little faster due to a slightly long ethernet cable, as im using:
modem-HH4- 10meter ethernet cable - switch - 3meter ethernet - PC. A 10m cable will add 100 nanoseconds to a ping round trip!
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BT Infinity Upload speed - even happier!
Have just uploaded a 450MB HD video file to Youtube in 3min:30s - average speed 17.2Mbps for real genuine data. That's faster than I could download stuff when on ADSL 2 and I had a good speed on that. I couldn't even enter all the text information in that time, and it was available to view on YT within 5 minutes - before I'd even finished editing. Astonishing!
Fibre rocks!
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I've just ordered Infinity2, hopefully, it will be installed towards the end of the month. Been with AOL Broadband for years (
, long story) now I'm really looking forward to the switchover since reading the comments here!
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I've just ordered Infinity2, hopefully, it will be installed towards the end of the month. Been with AOL Broadband for years (
, long story) now I'm really looking forward to the switchover since reading the comments here! it's been very reliable since I've had it
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I've just ordered Infinity2, hopefully, it will be installed towards the end of the month. Been with AOL Broadband for years (
, long story) now I'm really looking forward to the switchover since reading the comments here!Going from 3meg d/l speed to nearly 75meg d/l speed is just amazing. I'm sure you will be happy with it. |
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I don't think you'll regret it
it's been very reliable since I've had it
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I've had mine for nearly 4 months and the connection is rock solid.
Going from 3meg d/l speed to nearly 75meg d/l speed is just amazing. I'm sure you will be happy with it. |
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They did a speed test thing and they reckon 80Mb speed (?) but even if I only get half of that I'll be happy
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I get sometimes up to 70Mbps or above not had 80 but it could differ per area?
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Just depends on how near your local cabinet that you are connected to is.
![]() Anyone give me an idea of how long it takes for them to install etc? (providing everything is straight forward). Thanks. |
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, long story) now I'm really looking forward to the switchover since reading the comments here!