swbrains
join:2004-04-14
Wesley Chapel, FL
1 edit | [Internet] Speedtest.net on mobile (android) upload speed Just wondering if anyone has experienced this or has a clue why this might happen: I have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet that I downloaded the speedtest.net android app on it and ran it. I have the Lightning 60/6 service right now. Using my home wifi (it's not connected to any type of wireless phone service), the tablet ran the test and came back with about 35 mbps down (which I expected over wifi on a "G" connection) but it kept coming up with 8 to 9 mbps on the upload. Why would the test report back a higher than provisioned upload speed? |
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 BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
join:2006-02-16
Saint Petersburg, FL
kudos:74 | Yes this issue was also with the IOS version of the STN app. They just released their IOS updated version which resolves this problem so I imagine the Android version is soon to follow. |
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| said by BHNtechXpert:Yes this issue was also with the IOS version of the STN app. They just released their IOS updated version which resolves this problem so I imagine the Android version is soon to follow.
My Iphone used to do the same but since the update is much more accurate and is now the same as my computer readings. I dont seem to get more than 38-39 down on it though (computers get 70ish). I assume its just the device. |
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BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
join:2006-02-16
Saint Petersburg, FL
kudos:74 | reply to swbrains
It is just that...the device...you are maxing out at that datarate for the iPhone Tim. |
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| figured so, never cared enough to look into it. almost 40 down on a phone is more than enough lol |
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BHNtechXpertBHN StaffPremium,VIP
join:2006-02-16
Saint Petersburg, FL
kudos:74 | reply to swbrains
Yep I test all those apps...most of the mobile speed testing apps are worthless and certainly should not be used to benchmark actual speeds....its wireless after all  We're going to be discussing wireless at length very soon. |
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| I agree, there not the most accurate at all regardless of the fact that its wireless. Sitting right next to a wireless computer often nets quite different results. I wouldnt use it for anything more than entertainment really. |
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