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If you think that the web is slow sometimes then check how fast you can go by clicking on the “Speakeasy” Speed Test link at the bottom of the right column.

When I ran these tests the other day I thought the net looked like IH 45 going north from Houston during Hurricane Rita and was surprised to see the results.

I have cable and am supposed to have 4mb download with 400 Kbps uploads, as you can see only one test exceeded the download rate and none met the upload rate. If you call tech support they will tell you that conditions of the net determine your speeds and what you pay for is if you are the only one using the internet. Of course this beats the heck out of dial up.

From Web Site:
We want you to know that your speed on our network will be managed for the best possible experience. The choices above are not speed guarantees, but rather best estimates of what you can usually expect given the range of factors that may affect speed. Cable modem service is the best way to have an always-on connection for Internet service at your home.

Promises , Promises…

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January 9, 2007   Posted in: Blog Tips

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