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    slow internet problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by eel_retep, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. eel_retep

    eel_retep Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a lot of people using the internet at the same time and that when internet is the slowest. i have 3 using laptops and 1 desktop. it seems like the internet is slowest when someone is watching movies like "youtube". but even that, my internet is still slow.
    i currently have sbc dsl, for faster internet service, should i just get a better router or get comcast?
    how much can a quality router help with the speed for the internet?
    i tested my internet speed at speedtest.net (download-529 kb/s)(upload-321 kb/s) i have no idea what they mean, i hope they can help you help me.
     
    eel_retep, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . How is the set up at the moment? Wireless? Cabled? or both?

    . What is your router model? Firmware uptodate?

    . Your comps - XP, Vista, Linux, combination?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 6, 2009
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  3. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    If you can't get a faster speed (1.5Mbps or faster) then I would go with Comcast.
     
    mechrock, Mar 6, 2009
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    SBC has several tiers of service, which i have been trying to get across.

    http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=6431

    I have that "fastest" package they have. And you have the slowest package they have...upgrade to the better one and you will have faster internet with only making a phone call.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 6, 2009
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