DSL Rate 3424k, IP Profile 2500k?

[#1]

Hi,
I've run the BT speedtester and got the following results:
Download speedachieved during the test was - 1647 Kbps
For your connection, the acceptable range of speeds is 600-7150 Kbps.
Additional Information:
Your DSL Connection Rate :3424 Kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 448 Kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP Profile for your line is - 2500 Kbps
Can my IP Profile be any higher since its nearly 1Mbps less than the DSL rate?
Thanks,
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[#2]

The sync speed of 3424kbps just scrapes into the range for an IP Profile of 3000kbps. However BT's DLM will require that speed to be sustained for 3-5 days before increasing your IP Profile and passing a delta report onto Plusnet. Plusnet's systems then change Current line speed in the Member Centre to match.

[#3]

Ah great, thanks for the info, is that a totally automated process?

[#4]

Yes, the processes are fully automated. Just make sure you don't restart the router at a time when sync speed is likely to drop below 3424kbps.

[#5]

great, modem is still connected at that speed and generally the only time it re-connects is if I manually switch it off (had many weeks uptime previously). I love this Draytek (Vigor 2500) its the most reliable ADSL modem I've come across and I went through lots (Netgear, Linksys, D-Link, returning them to the shops after rubbish reliability) before finally finding this gem!