Slow And Dropping Broadband Connection
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Slow And Dropping Broadband Connection
25-11-2018 11:27 PM - edited 25-11-2018 11:38 PM
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Hi there, I've been with Plusnet since May and have usually found the service to be fantastic, however the connection has seemed to be frustratingly difficult since a week ago with a lot of very frequent dropouts (internet light blinking or off on the router) happening along with what seems to be slow speeds when a connection is available. I've tried switching the router on/off, resetting it, plugging into the test port of the phone line and checking each connection but I've seen no real changes over the last week. I also always have three bars on my devices when a connection is possible, even when there are slow connections.
All in all, I'm scratching my head over anything I could be missing, the quality of the service between the past week and the week before is day and night.
Edit: I've tried speed testing and both wired and wireless connections are giving me 0.3mpbs download and 0.5mpbs upload on average, so the issue doesn't seem to be with the wireless itself.
Re: Slow And Dropping Broadband Connection
26-11-2018 4:20 PM - edited 26-11-2018 4:22 PM
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Hi @Crag,
I'm sorry that your connection has become intermittent and slow and for any inconvenience that this is causing you.
I've tested your line and the test has picked up a high resistance line fault but has not determined whether this is internal or external to your property:
Copper Line Test | |||
Circuit ID: | CBUKXXXXXXXX | Service ID: | BBEUXXXXXXXX |
Telephone NO.: | NA | Test Executed On: | 26-11-2018 15:59:51 |
Status: | Fail | MFL: | LN | OR Test ID: | rds00556app02:423847811 |
Test Outcome: | CIDT FAULT - HIGH RESISTANCE IMBALANCE DETECTED IN NETWORK | DTR: | T313 |
Copper Test Details | |||
A to E | B to E | ||
Capacitance: | 39 NanoFarad | 41 NanoFarad | |
DP Line Length Estimate: | 396 Metres | DN Line Length Estimate: | 412 Metres |
Celerity: | 20 dB | Line Loss: | 6.79 dB |
Line Stability: | |||
Fault Report Advised: | Y | ||
Service Level: | 2 | ||
BRAGOutcome: | Very Bad | ||
Faceplate: | Cannot Be Detected |
It sounds like you've checked most things on your side already but please have a look at our troubleshooting guide here to see if there's anything that you've missed. If the issue persists after this, please report it here and let us know when you've completed it - we'll then be able to progress things further for you.
Re: Slow And Dropping Broadband Connection
26-11-2018 7:57 PM
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Thanks EmilyD.
Unfortunately the troubleshooter is asking me to check a dialtone, Plusnet is only supplying my broadband and I have no landline phone in use either. I'm assuming I have to put down "no dialtone" in this case.
Re: Slow And Dropping Broadband Connection
27-11-2018 12:41 PM
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Hi @Crag, thanks for your post.
We've had word from our suppliers that they're going to be able to get the repair done without needing access to your premises.
As soon as they've completed their external works and believe the fault fixed, you'll receive notification.
Please let us know if you need any further assistance in the meantime.
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