New ISP

Neil · 30-10-2007, 14:18

Ok so I have just changed my ISP. I am getting big differences in speed when I try out different speed test sites. Anyone know any good ones I can try.

This is what I was downloading at earlier today.

entwisi · 30-10-2007, 14:30

Show off, I do seem to recall young Cyfr of this parish beating that some time ago though

PS, I need to pick your brain one night if your online. (Dreambox related)

Neil · 30-10-2007, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by entwisi

Show off, I do seem to recall young Cyfr of this parish beating that some time ago though

PS, I need to pick your brain one night if your online. (Dreambox related)

I am sure he did but I don't live next to the exchange, ADSL up here is very poor and BT are not doing the upgrade till 2011

I am here now

Neil · 30-10-2007, 14:40

Now this looks more like it

Quote:

50Mbps broadband sound like a distant future? Not if you live in Ashford, Folkestone or Dover. The Virgin Media trial for the 50Mbps broadband service may be available to you if you live in one of these areas.

Ashford has entered upon "Phase 2", with 50Mbps service available to all Virgin Media customers in the area for £47 a month (the charge is in place of any existing cable modem service charges). The trial will run from the 1st of October until the 31st of December. For the conditions, and to sign up, see here.

Folkestone is also currently running a free trial until the beginning of October, after which you can either switch back to your existing service, or pay a subscription fee (expected to be in line with the Ashford charge) to receive the 50Mbps service. Sign up here.

Dover will be running the trial and service should be available from the start of October 2007. No pricing details have been announced as yet. Details and sign up form for Dover are here.

nikkival · 30-10-2007, 18:50

I use this one - it's always been reliable & accurate

Broadband Speed Check - Speed Test - Broadband Genie

andrewb · 08-11-2007, 13:16

A reliable one would be to download a ubuntu CD from virgin UK mirror (Go to ubuntu.com then you can select the mirror)

I've always maxed out (or almost maxed out) on these downloads.

Every "speed test" i've ever done has been inaccurate