Why is my internet so slow all of a sudden?

[nioin3k]

Yesterday my internet crashed and I was bored the entire day.

I went to bed early because I had nothing to do, and when I woke up my internet was on again!

I was so thrilled until I found out that my download speeds had been reduced by more then half their normal capacity. My upload has also suffered.

Here is a test from moments ago:

http://www.speedtest.net/result/262506937.png


Here is a test from two days ago:

http://www.speedtest.net/result/261769105.png


So I ask you...Why does god hate me?

[Barbarossa]

Looks like they are throttling your downloads :mellow:

[nioin3k]

Looks like they are throttling your downloads :mellow:

WHY WOULD THEY DO SUCH A THING?

How do I put a stop to these evil deeds?

[Something Else]

Flash the bios on your motherboard and re-install windies. :smilie4:

[nioin3k]

I've also noticed that while I am doing the speed test, my download or upload will actually decrease during the test at times.

I didn't have this problem before.

I am really disappointed.

[Something Else]

Nobody cares. :dabs:

[clocker]

That's typical behaviour for the Comcast network.
Your speeds will always bounce all over the place.
Retest several times over the course of a few days and that's the sort of thing you'll see.

[nioin3k]

Flash the bios on your motherboard and re-install windies. :smilie4:

Must I reinstall Wendy's?

I also do not know how to flash my bios.

Does this do anything for you?

http://nioin3k.googlepages.com/mobo.gif

[nioin3k]

Nobody cares. :dabs:

Well then my friend, I have to question your choice of posting here.

As to the other people that are trying to help, I really appreciate it.

[Something Else]

:lol: pwnt.

[nioin3k]

:lol: pwnt.

That hurts.

[nioin3k]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/262512993.png

NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES!

My download and upload speeds have increased dramatically in the last few minutes, however they are still not as good as they have previously been.

Perhaps there is nothing to fear.

Perhaps god does not hate me.

[nioin3k]

That's typical behaviour for the Comcast network.
Your speeds will always bounce all over the place.
Retest several times over the course of a few days and that's the sort of thing you'll see.

I didn't notice this problem until now, but today my speeds have gone from 4000 to 7000 to 19000 back to 14000 and just all over the place...

Hopefully it fixes itself soon!

[Barbarossa]

Attention Whore :dry:

[IdolEyes787]

Attention Whore :dry:

Are you making a comment about the poster or trying to get benchez attention.
Please be more specific.

[nioin3k]

Attention Whore :dry:

:sad1:

[clocker]

Hopefully it fixes itself soon!
It's not going to "fix itself", soon or ever.

Part of the disparity is just normal fluctuation due to network traffic (more users=less bandwidth) and part is due to Comcast's inane "SpeedBoost" (which they actually brag about in their ads!).

I recently took advantage of a Comcast special offer which included an upgrade to their top tier internet speed.
Following the "upgrade" I monitored the speed using a few test sites (speedtest.net, dslreports,pcpitstop) and saw absolutely no change from my previous service.

I called to complain and was told that none of those sites provide an accurate measure.
I asked how I could verify the line speed and was told there really wasn't a good way but maybe downloading some large files from a known fast server (they actually recommended nVidia) was the best real world test.
So I said that they basically just expect me to take their word- and pay extra money- that my service was now faster.
"Yes", was the response.

Sadly, fiber optic won't be hitting my area anytime soon and Comcrap is the only deal around but make no mistake...they suck bigtime.

Here are two tests I just ran- approximately 24hrs. apart...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/clocker/speed3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/clocker/196b54c5.jpg

Note that not only is the DL speed different but the ping time varies quite a bit also.

[nioin3k]

Hopefully it fixes itself soon!
It's not going to "fix itself", soon or ever.

Part of the disparity is just normal fluctuation due to network traffic (more users=less bandwidth) and part is due to Comcast's inane "SpeedBoost" (which they actually brag about in their ads!).

I recently took advantage of a Comcast special offer which included an upgrade to their top tier internet speed.
Following the "upgrade" I monitored the speed using a few test sites (speedtest.net, dslreports,pcpitstop) and saw absolutely no change from my previous service.

I called to complain and was told that none of those sites provide an accurate measure.
I asked how I could verify the line speed and was told there really wasn't a good way but maybe downloading some large files from a known fast server (they actually recommended nVidia) was the best real world test.
So I said that they basically just expect me to take their word- and pay extra money- that my service was now faster.
"Yes", was the response.

Sadly, fiber optic won't be hitting my area anytime soon and Comcrap is the only deal around but make no mistake...they suck bigtime.

Here are two tests I just ran- approximately 24hrs. apart...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/clocker/speed3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/clocker/196b54c5.jpg

Note that not only is the DL speed different but the ping time varies quite a bit also.

Damn.

I'm in the same boat as you, Comcast seems to be my only option right now.

I'm not happy with it, but I guess all I can do is wait for something better to come along.

I hate how they boast speedboost...sigh.

I wish you the best of luck with your internet issues!

Thank you for the detailed post.