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Re: [ADSL] Help with ADSL SNR etc!

Here here!

If it werent for the current economic climate I think I would just leave my connection alone, but now Im thinking "£25 per month for only 3mbps and 256kbps upload - surely I can get better for that kind of money!".

I didnt even know they had turned interleaving on. The problem with interleaving is that is apparently can double, or at least increase your latency, or ping. I do a lot of online gaming so if I can get my ping even lower then thats great! I wouldnt have really noticed had my router not said "INTERLEAVE" as my ping to UK servers is usually around 40-30ish which is not bad, but apparently there are different levels of interleave and my level is moderate.

Anyhow I seriously considering asking for ADSL2+.

I actually think I made an error earlier in that it wasnt ADSL2+ but ADSL MAX which I had tried before. Didnt know the different until today!

So maybe it would work out okay with ADSL2+? I mean Nildram say I can achieve 9mbps on ADSL2+, but even 6 or 7 would be wonderful! Plus the upload speed would be at least better than 256kbps!

Its just the worry over the bloomin stability...
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Having switched between ISP,s several times in recent years (I didn't know there was a diff with Max/ADSL2+ either!)
I get 3Mb/s + or - a couple of bits regardless of the supplier! - suspision being then that despite promises to the contrary form the sales team, you'll probably only get the 6Mb/s or so you had last time.
I have however, noticed a BIG latency difference between suppliers - Esp when they 're-configure' their networks to allow additional capacity for more customers...

From my experience, when I was rolled over to the Max (2+ / whatever it is) it was unstable until I moaned a bit and got 'interleaved' as I do use VoIP. Not being a gamer, I'm a tadge hindered, but I suppose if you really want to be up the top of the high score list, you'll need to splash out for a Leased line - not anywhere near as expensive as they used to be and a 256Kb/s or 512Kb/s connection will equal or better the xDSL Mb/s transfer speeds and your latency will be about as good as it ever will be - at least to your ISP termination.
Lots of Telco suppliers will give you a LL if you want to explore that option so may be worth making a few enquiries ...

Alternatively, if you don't have LL money, consider a professional or Business class connection from BT. I've noticed a distinct improvement with speeds, reliability and support with that one - but careful, you pay for it.

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