OT:did sympatico increase their download speed?

ForgivemePrice · 05-08-2006, 08:20 PM

I can download 500k seconds on regular high speed...wow...is that normal??

Forum Ghost · 05-08-2006, 08:30 PM

I got an email that they increased my high speed connection from 3 Mbps to 5 Mbps.

persh · 05-08-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CHfan4ever

I can download 500k seconds on regular high speed...wow...is that normal??

Yeah it is normal. Some got the upgrade a couple weeks ago, others will have to wait...I still have the 300K.

ForgivemePrice · 05-08-2006, 08:33 PM

ohhhh roxxor!!!

tks

Renholder · 05-08-2006, 09:24 PM

I still have the 3 mbp connection. can't really complain but I feel kind of sore seing others getting higher connection speed when I'm paying the same ammount of money...

Perhaps my line can't support the added load...who knows.

ryanghg · 05-08-2006, 10:29 PM

Download Speed: 4192 kbps (524 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 658 kbps (82.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

That's supposed to be Ultra High Speed

Squeaky · 05-08-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanghg

Download Speed: 4192 kbps (524 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 658 kbps (82.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

That's supposed to be Ultra High Speed

I have that, actually a bit better. The upload speed is advertised at that, but they're playing with "bandwidth shaping" now, which essentially means you can't upload for squat.

HappyFan · 05-08-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Squeaky

I have that, actually a bit better. The upload speed is advertised at that, but they're playing with "bandwidth shaping" now, which essentially means you can't upload for squat.

That's BS, I'm uploading 75k/sec to BT right now....

CareyClutch · 05-08-2006, 11:39 PM

from dslreports.com

dslreports.com speed test result on 2006-05-09 00:37:40 EST:
4145 / 658
Your download speed : 4145 kbps or 518.1 KB/sec.
That is 57.6% better than an average user on sympatico.ca

Your upload speed : 658 kbps or 82.3 KB/sec.
That is 18.9% better than an average user on sympatico.ca

im on "normal" high speed sympatico..dam fast for 25$ per month

Twist and Shout · 05-08-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jason allison'fans

im on "normal" high speed sympatico..dam fast for 25$ per month

Isn't it $25 for high speed lite?

CareyClutch · 05-08-2006, 11:55 PM

25$ for the first 6 month..34 fort the next 6...that was the deal when i signed up..got 1 month free because i ordered it online via bell.ca..

Ford Prefect · 05-09-2006, 10:41 AM

dslreports.com speed test result on 2006-05-09 11:40:32 EST:
6748 / 5897
Your download speed : 6748 kbps or 843.5 KB/sec.

Your upload speed : 5897 kbps or 737.2 KB/sec.

HA! Eat that, *****es!

Squeaky · 05-09-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HappyFan

That's BS, I'm uploading 75k/sec to BT right now....

I don't recall saying your bandwidth was being shaped, just that mine is. They aren't doing it everywhere yet.

zzoo · 05-09-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Forum Ghost

I got an email that they increased my high speed connection from 3 Mbps to 5 Mbps.

Do we have to call Sympatico to have speed upgraded ? Or they will automatically do for everyone ?

131313 · 05-09-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zzoo

Do we have to call Sympatico to have speed upgraded ? Or they will automatically do for everyone ?

Automatic if your line support it.

Personally i downgraded to high speed Lite from regular high speed since the only difference is unlimited bandwith.60 gig max (combined down/up) per month is enough for me as i don't even come close to download that much stuff.I average around 30 gig a month so it's not worth the extra money for me.

HULKOVALEV* · 05-10-2006, 11:18 AM

dslreports.com speed test result on 2006-05-10 12:17:31 EST:
433 / 512
Your download speed : 433 kbps or 54.2 KB/sec.
That is 82.8% worse than an average user on sympatico.ca

Your upload speed : 512 kbps or 64 KB/sec.
That is 6.7% worse than an average user on sympatico.ca

PS: Welcome to dslreports.com! Run more tests! see forums

I think i'm getting fukced by Sympatico, I'm paying for fukcing high speed not 56k dumbas-s-es

CareyClutch · 05-10-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HULKOVALEV

dslreports.com speed test result on 2006-05-10 12:17:31 EST:
433 / 512
Your download speed : 433 kbps or 54.2 KB/sec.
That is 82.8% worse than an average user on sympatico.ca

Your upload speed : 512 kbps or 64 KB/sec.
That is 6.7% worse than an average user on sympatico.ca

PS: Welcome to dslreports.com! Run more tests! see forums

I think i'm getting fukced by Sympatico, I'm paying for fukcing high speed not 56k dumbas-s-es

wow..u should call sympatico!

Ford Prefect · 05-10-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HULKOVALEV

dslreports.com speed test result on 2006-05-10 12:17:31 EST:
433 / 512
Your download speed : 433 kbps or 54.2 KB/sec.
That is 82.8% worse than an average user on sympatico.ca

Your upload speed : 512 kbps or 64 KB/sec.
That is 6.7% worse than an average user on sympatico.ca

PS: Welcome to dslreports.com! Run more tests! see forums

I think i'm getting fukced by Sympatico, I'm paying for fukcing high speed not 56k dumbas-s-es

Make sure that you're not downloading or have P2P applications going.. They will screw up your results