powertowerpr
join:2009-02-03
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Re: Slowdown in Walnut Creek
Yes, connecting and downloading from Easynews on SSL does max my connection which supports my argument for traffic shaping which I just really don't want to believe. I really don't want to have to switch ISPs. But i just tried to watch another apple HD trailer and I was getting 120k/sec.
...and I was so looking forward to 18Mbps. |
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powertowerpr
join:2009-02-03
1 edit | Just wanted to provide an update for those that care...
Astound tech came out and replaced my modem, I explained the symptoms showed him the slow speeds at Apple.com/trailers etc. Basically said there might be some issues outside of their network and that he will pass on my report to the powers that be. I told him I am giving Astound 1 month till I move to another ISP and thanked him for his help.
Here is the thing...back to the wired server on FIOS that I used to be able to max my connection out on. Now I get about 70k/sec...but when I add multiple downloads it scales. So i can download 5 files at 70k/sec (for a total of 350k/sec) just fine. This has me thinking some sort of individual transfer cap is going on at some level or on some ports??? |
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powertowerpr
join:2009-02-03
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I canceled on Astound and switched to Comcast. This was a hard decision because I believe strongly in an open internet without throttling and caps. However the decision was made easier when Astound (Wave) announced their new monthly caps.
Comcast speeds have been nothing less than stellar. I pull 2.1MB/sec at will and the boost puts it past 2.6MB/sec. Now my only concern is going past 250GB/month. I encourage any Astound Walnut Creek, CA customers with poor performance to make the move to Comcast....never thought I would say that. |
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