When people purchase a broadband plan, very often they don’t get the speed they thought they were buying. Broadband is about fast Internet, but all too often, what people buy is not what they get. It’s important to keep in mind that this is true for all providers; traffic and distance to the exchange are the likely culprits. Ofcom, the government watchdog, is monitoring the situation and demanding that broadband companies take care to offer realistic services. No matter what speed your package is, broadband should be considerably faster than the old dial-up service.
Broadband gives you fast Internet; however, many people have unrealistic expectations and then they’re disappointed. Download speed can be affected by a lot of things: where your modem and antenna are placed, how much traffic is on a particular site, or downloading something very large. It might be due to unrelated software on your computer or a problem in your phone line. Sometimes being far away from the phone exchange can give you bad service. Often people find that certain times of the day are slower than others. This can be due to a high volume of customers on a particular Web site or many users in your area. Occasionally, cables, modems and routers can be responsible. Make sure yours are optimized for your plan. In any case, if you are not happy with your service, speak to your provider; very often with a little tweaking, your service can be much improved.
It’s very important thing to do is check your internal phone extension wiring if your connection is slow. Make sure it’s away from large electrical items, and also fit an IPlate or if you can use a pair of pliers remove the bell wire see http://broadband-speedup.blogspot.com/
James 25th September 2009 @ 00:05