tankman1989
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I thought I would start a thread where you can post the results (of any kind) of speed tests done on Speedtest.net. I only use that site b/c it offers so many awesome features with the account option to track results over time, multiple locations, etc. As you will see, the distance from my location to the server is 2,450 miles, which ensures that these servers are "out of network" which is a big deal when testing the TRUE speed of Internet connection (and why it's important). I can give analogies if anyone wants one, LMK...
If you have more than one ISP or even different service levels within the same ISP and even business vs residential, all that is interesting to see the difference, IMO. It can help a business owner decide which if the services will best suite his clients needs based upon real life numbers vs the numbers you are being told by the marketing dept. I'm getting 3.61Mbps download when I should be getting 24Mbps down (which is what they sold me but after about 20 hours of tech installs and problems, had to drop me to 12/2 and now I require another CONSISTENT ISP offering 12/2 to get close to the 24 that I needed.). DON"T TRUST THE SALES REPS UNTIL YOU DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!!
I would HIGHLY advise that you create an account (they are all free!!) with Speedtest.net and login when you do your testing. There are a lot of really nice features available to members such as tracking all previous tests by time, date, IP address, ISP, testing server, dl & ul speeds, ping/latency, distance, etc. All of this can be used to create all kinds of graphs or averages depending upon what you decide to use for variables. It's really great. You can also compare against other members (of same service or different services) to see how you stack up. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL is that you can use it as a means to get credit for your service if the quality does not meet your needs. With this you have PROOF of their network quality which is why I tell you to pick a server OUTSIDE of your ISP's network (might take some digging, but ask and we can help). It can even get you out of a contract for failure to provide on their end.
This would be helpful for your clients if they are having problems with service & there is an alternative. Have them run random tests which you later have them show the ISP. This is what I'm doing now. Then, sign the customer up with the competitor (one you TRUST and KNOW) and get the referral fee - anywhere from $100-$1200 depending upon the area & length of contract!
When you post your results, it would be great if you post the speed package that you have, the service, provider and the town/city count and state if you wouldn't mind doing so. It gives a better representation of where these services are being used.
AREA - LANCASTER PA
Penn Tele Data 12/2Mbps CABLE package
Windstream 12/2Mbps DSL Package
Penn Tele Data 12/2Mbps CABLE package
Windstream 12/2Mbps DSL Package
*****Penn Tele Data 12/2Mbps CABLE package
*****100mil from home - in network but was SLOWER!!!???
*****
If you have more than one ISP or even different service levels within the same ISP and even business vs residential, all that is interesting to see the difference, IMO. It can help a business owner decide which if the services will best suite his clients needs based upon real life numbers vs the numbers you are being told by the marketing dept. I'm getting 3.61Mbps download when I should be getting 24Mbps down (which is what they sold me but after about 20 hours of tech installs and problems, had to drop me to 12/2 and now I require another CONSISTENT ISP offering 12/2 to get close to the 24 that I needed.). DON"T TRUST THE SALES REPS UNTIL YOU DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!!
I would HIGHLY advise that you create an account (they are all free!!) with Speedtest.net and login when you do your testing. There are a lot of really nice features available to members such as tracking all previous tests by time, date, IP address, ISP, testing server, dl & ul speeds, ping/latency, distance, etc. All of this can be used to create all kinds of graphs or averages depending upon what you decide to use for variables. It's really great. You can also compare against other members (of same service or different services) to see how you stack up. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL is that you can use it as a means to get credit for your service if the quality does not meet your needs. With this you have PROOF of their network quality which is why I tell you to pick a server OUTSIDE of your ISP's network (might take some digging, but ask and we can help). It can even get you out of a contract for failure to provide on their end.
This would be helpful for your clients if they are having problems with service & there is an alternative. Have them run random tests which you later have them show the ISP. This is what I'm doing now. Then, sign the customer up with the competitor (one you TRUST and KNOW) and get the referral fee - anywhere from $100-$1200 depending upon the area & length of contract!
When you post your results, it would be great if you post the speed package that you have, the service, provider and the town/city count and state if you wouldn't mind doing so. It gives a better representation of where these services are being used.
AREA - LANCASTER PA
Penn Tele Data 12/2Mbps CABLE package
Windstream 12/2Mbps DSL Package
Penn Tele Data 12/2Mbps CABLE package
Windstream 12/2Mbps DSL Package
*****Penn Tele Data 12/2Mbps CABLE package
*****100mil from home - in network but was SLOWER!!!???
*****
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My lower lip is quivvering after seeing that. Me not so happy. Me Jealous. Me even more mad sales 8!7@# lied about giving me 24/4 and only getting 3/1.
Just a little bit of difference
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