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What are *your* computer speeds?

Started by Kat , Jan 20 2008 11:48 AM

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Posted 22 January 2008 - 02:44 PM

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Whether or not they can block services/ports/websites relies completely on your contract with said company. If you sign a user agreement when you start the service that gives them the right to block certain things, then they absolutely have every right to do so without fear of repercussions.

My home internet service is through my cell phone. I signed a contract with them that gives them the right to limit me if I take too much bandwidth. Its not a service that is meant for high bandwidth consumption.

Which is likely why they block things like speed tests.
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Posted 22 January 2008 - 02:51 PM

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Well, that's a whole different case then :)

I thought you were talking about a normal, PC internet service.
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Posted 22 January 2008 - 02:58 PM

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It is a normal PC internet service, but its through my cell phone. Thats what EVDO is.
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Posted 22 January 2008 - 04:01 PM

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I meant that as in the traditional way of surfing the internet :)

Anyway, I am familiar with the term, yes.

Edited by landlord, 22 January 2008 - 04:02 PM.

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Posted 22 January 2008 - 04:55 PM

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Not bad for a cell provider.
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Posted 23 January 2008 - 09:05 PM

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14131 DL, 1673 UL. I'm pretty happy with mine :)
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Posted 23 January 2008 - 09:35 PM

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Posted 06 February 2008 - 01:09 PM

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Speeds are right BUT telefonica is AWFUL, but most of you wouldn't know... since its in spain ;O but believe me, hate it anyways.

Customer support = 0
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Posted 08 February 2008 - 10:25 PM

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Edited by ForbiddenPsycho, 01 March 2008 - 03:49 PM.

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Posted 09 February 2008 - 07:30 AM

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Mine is really pathetic. :S
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Posted 09 February 2008 - 08:27 AM

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(Test i always use "Very nice indeed! Your connection scored 4.5/5 stars!!"
6448 Kbps or 6.4 Mbps (787 kB/s))
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Posted 09 February 2008 - 08:29 AM

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I'm moving today, to another state actually. *only two hours from where I am now*. I'll still have Comcast... so I'm curious to see my new speeds. They're coming out to install tomorrow (YES... on SUNDAY!!!), so I guess we shall soon see!
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Posted 10 February 2008 - 10:23 AM

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Posted 10 February 2008 - 08:13 PM

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o.0 Thats some FAST interwebs
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Posted 11 February 2008 - 02:10 AM

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I'm VERY happy with the upload speeds. Holy cow. It made a HUGE difference when I was working tonight. I upload videos for my boss, and it made a giant difference :)
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