Author Topic: I agree (Read 6132 times)

2233 · « **on:** March 01, 2007, 10:08:02 am »

I now have 1500k wireless broadband connection attached to my new laptop.

Geez its very very fast. For those of you who want fast internet access, I would highly recommend it.:(

HEVEN67 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2007, 06:39:04 pm »

Woooe thats sounds pretty fancy! Can you tell those out there, what it is! Not me but... the others!
Does it fit good?:o

BLKPNY · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2007, 06:42:11 pm »

I am not very impressed, try this link to see what speed you actually get. Mine is choked by the actual phone lines, I think.
http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth/

nassi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:16:31 pm »

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Originally posted by BLKPNY
I am not very impressed, try this link to see what speed you actually get. Mine is choked by the actual phone lines, I think.
http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth/

Would this apply to "wireless"?
nassi

BLKPNY · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:18:10 pm »

Your modem, and the weather will effect it I guess.....

peterp · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:32:03 pm »

You are only as fast as the server that you are downloading from.

Most servers cannot serve you at that speed, its only the very few that might be on the backbone of Telstra, Optus or AAPT, even then the speed is affected by traffic especially in peak hour ( Start of the business day and the end of the business day )

Try downloading from England, Europe, Asia and you will see what I mean, even the USA usually can't serve at that speed.

Don't be in a hurry to rush out and pay Telstra for these impressive stats because you will be disappointed most of the time.

Telstra have been raving about how fast ADSL2 is when it still rarely matchs a cable connection.

This is strictly my opinion.

Peterp

2233 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2007, 08:46:19 pm »

What is everybody elses download speed?

Test run on 03/03/2007 @ 08:19 PM

Mirror: AAPT
Data: 3 MB
Test Time: 20.51 secs

Your line speed is 1.19 Mbps (1195 kbps).
Your download speed is 149 KB/s (0.15 MB/s).

BLKPNY · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2007, 08:56:51 pm »

I tried it twice, just then. The first time it was 150kb, the second time, i closed down outlook, and MSN and my ebay page, and it was 143kb?!?!

I am paying for 1500mbps, but my IP is probably over subscribed.

peterp · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:56:25 am »

From AAPT for 3 megabyte about 3 seconds to download.

From the US for 3 Megabyte about 25 seconds to download.

But hey, I'm only on 512 k plan with Telstra, Cable of course.

The above should demonstrate how fast download plans can sometimes be a waste of money.

Peterp

2233 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:01:45 am »

What does the K stand for in the 512k ?

BLKPNY · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:16:31 am »

My area doesn't get Cable or ADSL2 so I'm stuck with ADSL;]

evan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2007, 11:26:18 am »

Test run on 04/03/2007 @ 11:12 AM

Mirror: AAPT
Data: 3 MB
Test Time: 4.31 secs

Your line speed is 5.68 Mbps (5681 kbps).
Your download speed is 710 KB/s (0.69 MB/s).

Gotta love cable!

2233 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2007, 01:05:50 pm »

EV , what does cable cost? who are you with?

peterp · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2007, 02:43:45 pm »

Its either Telstra or Optus.

The same cable also can supply Foxtel or Optus movies.

Unfortunately only these 2 companies can supply as they control the cable network.

Some areas have a choice of either Telstra or Optus, my street only has Telstra.

In my previouse reply I stated that I had a 512 k connection, that was incorrect.
My connection is 8mbps/128kbps unlimited download, and because I roll all my Telstra bills into one bill I pay $49 per month, I have had cable now for about 6 years and it has got cheaper in that time, I used to pay over $70 a month when I first hooked up with cable.

I can usually download far faster than any ADSL or ADSL2, so as I stated earlier, don't be in a big hurry to buy those 1500kbps plans because most of the time the servers just can't deliver those speeds. :*

Cable is definately the way to go if you can get it. :(

peterp :o

evan · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2007, 03:43:03 pm »

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Originally posted by echo
EV , what does cable cost? who are you with?

Optus and it costs me $32 per month with 12GB download & 24GB off peak (12am - 12pm). I'm actually paying half the normal cost due to a special unadvertised deal a couple of years back.

Evan.

HEVEN67 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2007, 07:21:46 pm »

I found TELSTRA fast!....when it came to taking my money!, But when I had broadband problems the technician cane by tortose I think cause it took 2 weeks! and all it was the modem was cactus.

peterp · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:29:13 pm »

Telstra are the big bully on the block.
But the don't call it BIGPOND for nothing, they are the biggest and they own the pond, everyone else is a puddle in that pond.

They all give bad phone support, try Optus, you will need minimum a half an hour or more to get to a technician on phone support.

I have had problems in regards to helping other customers with other ISP's and I usually find that they blame Telstra, I find that strange that they can't give a better explanation.

I wouldn't give you two bob for any of them but I think Telstra are the best of the bad bunch at least they sort you out in the end.

I think it all boils down to the fact that we the customer demand cheaper rates, the shareholder demands bigger dividends so the phone support now is usually handled by countries like India, you can't have your cake and eat it too.

Peterp

BLKPNY · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:37:50 pm »

I thought it was called Big Pong?

johnpony · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2007, 06:08:55 pm »

Hey guy's, I'm new to the board but thought I would put my 2 cents worth about 1500k. I've had it for about a year now and have been very happy with my speeds as i live pretty close to the local exchange, I download on average 100gb a month and can usually get speeds about 190kbs off usenet and about 150kbs off torrents.

Telstra have finally upgraded their Adsl to 8mb plans in my area so looking to upgrade soon. As for Adsl2 prob a long way off as telstra wait for Isp's to put their own server in the local exchange.

I spose it all depends on what speed you need. Good luck.

FMACHI · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2007, 05:50:06 pm »

Optesnet broadband cable test run
10/03/200 @ 5:44 pm
15MB test-12.54secs

line speed 10 Mbps(9996 kbps)

download speed 1.22MB/s (1250kbps)

US host 9MB test
48.51 secs
1.56 Mbps
195 kbps

Macka · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2007, 08:23:01 pm »

Dave, did that connection come with an air bag jsut in case it crashes?

taxi_driver · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2007, 01:26:57 am »

the reason you cant d/l fast from the usa and europe is because we are capped at 250kbs (or so im told)
Also your connection may be slower than other adsl users depending on far you are from the server in your area
I have adsl2 and love it
I use TPG and have had no dramas with them

FMACHI · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2007, 08:18:34 pm »

No air bag needed. Computer freezes after each download. ha ha

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