speedtest.net for checking your connection speed

Gurtie · March 08, 2011, 03:42:39 PM

git

ergophobe · March 08, 2011, 04:35:46 PM

I think I have to block this thread. You guys are depressing me.

Quote from: Gurtie on March 08, 2011, 03:42:39 PM
git

[ergophobe scratches head.... wonders what this thread has to do with version control.... then remembers his Harry Potter and the usage of this term in the UK]

jimbanks · March 10, 2011, 12:19:11 AM

Yeah Paul, why did you have to go an spoil it for us all!!

Does your ISP have offices in other parts of the UK, if so I want to talk to them.

BoL · March 10, 2011, 12:39:46 AM

I've a 40GB database to upload in the coming weeks. The server is in France... I might be better off just handing them a DVD in person.

Rumbas · March 10, 2011, 09:13:10 AM

Damn Paul, that's pretty sweet

PaulH · March 10, 2011, 09:50:28 AM

Our office ISP is JANET - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JANET

"JANET is a private British government-funded computer network dedicated to education and research"

The office i'm in is in the business village of the university, lots like them all over the country. Full serviced, internet included in the £450 a month for tiny office, up to £2k for the huge ones.

ergophobe · March 11, 2011, 02:42:35 AM

This thread got me wondering about testing the actual speed on the satellite connection. I did this in the evening when it slows to a crawl... but still...

I live in fear of people with connections like Paul's thinking it would be a good idea to send me 20 high-res pictures of their cat.

Torben · March 11, 2011, 08:51:32 AM

Did I win?

PaulH · March 11, 2011, 09:21:12 AM

yeap

Even if i turn everything off that might be sucking bandwidth i still cant beat that upload

Gurtie · March 11, 2011, 09:41:13 AM

OK. So if anyone else wants to feel a bit better about their connection, think back to dial up.....

eurotrash · March 11, 2011, 01:15:21 PM

Quote from: Gurtie on March 11, 2011, 09:41:13 AM
OK. So if anyone else wants to feel a bit better about their connection, think back to dial up.....

On a Mac portable with a 9600 modem connecting to Compuserve and then eTown

mick g · March 11, 2011, 02:21:21 PM

I have been with bethere for a few years, always found the customer service and uptime excellent, speed is another matter though

dogboy · March 12, 2011, 03:13:34 AM

4Eyes · March 12, 2011, 03:23:31 AM

Mick, I got one of their new routers - seems to have improved things a bit - but even so, mine was never as slow as your readings - is that typical?

mick g · March 12, 2011, 06:05:37 AM

yeah and come Monday I will be looking for another ISP

cheers

Colin

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