BT Infinity Actual Speed Survey

I thought it might be handy to get an idea of the real world speeds BT Infinity users are getting. I've set up a survey for this purpose. I tried posting a link on the BT forums but they kicked it off!!!

The rules are:

* Do not take the survey unless you have BT Infinity.
* Only use results from the BT Speed tester for consistency.
* Only post results obtained 10 or more days after you had BT Infinity installed. Line speed can fluctuate in the first 10 days.
* Do not post results if you think you are having a technical issue that can (or should) be resolved.
* If possible also post your results here.

To take the survey go here: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyI...

Edited by deleted (Fri 26-Nov-10 16:37:46)

BT Broadband section here perhaps ?

That's a good idea, accept BT's checker is at best 3-4 Mbps below my actual download throughput.

Edited by deleted (Fri 26-Nov-10 22:03:53)

I agree it's not scientific in any sense but I thought it might be handy to give people a rough idea of what to expect. Unfortunately I can't see BT sharing any information, assuming they have anything more accurate.

So far (only 9 results posted, two of which are from me):

Average IP Profile: 33371.33

Downloads

Average : 24796.33
Max : 38717
Min: 20000

Uploads

Average for option 1: 1593
Average for option 2: 7306

I live a long way from the local Exchange, but not very far from the cabinet. On ADSL I used to get around 1.5Mbps and now get around 25 Mbps, which is a brilliant improvement.

However 25Mbps is still quite a long way from 40Mbps and I wondered whether I was alone in that. I felt some people may be disappointed if they moved to infinity having already had a good ADSL2 connection (unlike myself).

Like you, I was getting about 1.5Mb download before, but now getting about 35Mb and about 8Mb upload. Quite a difference.

Interestingly, the TBB speed tester tells a different story - or rather, 2 different stories:

Java program: DL = 14Mb, UL = 3.7Mb
Flash program: DL = 28.3Mb, UL = 8.1Mb

This suggests that at these speeds, the Flash program is more accurate.

The other interesting point is that I notice no difference when browsing and emailing; it's only when you're actually downloading or uploading a file that you notice any change from before. I suppose you have to decide whether the extra expense is merited. Maybe if I had a faster PC it would make a difference. When I get a new one (whenever that may be) I'll find out.

I was getting 37/8.5 for the first six weeks now its dropped to 24/8,but I think there may be a few problems locally and my line seems noisier than normal.

Ours was installed on 2nd December, It's with Aquiss but would that make a difference?

IP Profile : 38717 / 10000
Speed : 35410 / 8009

My usenet download sits at 40.3mbps, never actually tested a real world upload speed though...

In reply to a post by D_an_W:

Ours was installed on 2nd December, It's with Aquiss but would that make a difference?

It could make a difference to downlaod speed, but not to connection speed.

IP Profile : 38717 / 10000
Speed : 35410 / 8009

My usenet download sits at 40.3mbps, never actually tested a real world upload speed though...

Unlikely usenet download speed. I would guess you have Kaspersky or Avira Internet Security.

I don't use either of those.

Well something isn't right. I suggested you had one of those as they are well-known for causing Ookla-based testers to over-read.

As it is, what you posted earlier about over 40Mbps download from Usenet is theoretically impossible, as your speed is limited by the IP Profile.

I did ask the question in the supprt forum of my Usenet software if the reported speed was accurate as I thought it seemed a little fast!

I am pretty sure it is going "flat-out" though whatever speed it is.

In reply to a post by mljhilton:

The other interesting point is that I notice no difference when browsing and emailing;

You need to optimise your connection to improve browsing - bigger rwin, more connections allowed, local dns cache, that sort of thing. You will surely notice a difference when sending/receiving mail attachments?

It's been years since I tinkered with that sort of thing BatBoy, do you have any links so I can update myself? It would be great to optimise browsing so my fiancee can "feel" the difference of the new connection on her laptop (802.11N).

Edited by D_an_W (Sun 09-Jan-11 16:01:25)

I would say the usenet client is miss reporting it.

In reply to a post by D_an_W:

It's been years since I tinkered with that sort of thing BatBoy, do you have any links so I can update myself? It would be great to optimise browsing so my fiancee can "feel" the difference of the new connection on her laptop (802.11N).

What operating system is on the laptop?

Laptop uses Vista, I also run Windows 7 / Mac OSX & Ubuntu on the main PC, can they be done too?

It's an Airport extreme router if that matters.