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Too slow for Lovefilm now

Sacha
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Registered: ‎13-02-2014

Too slow for Lovefilm now

I have only recently moved to Plusnet from Talk Talk. I get almost exactly, but just under, 2Mb download all the time. This is too slow for Lovefilm which needs 2Mb or it refuses access. I used to get this with Talk Talk but they changed some SNR or something setting and I jumped up to almost 4Mb. Do you have any similar thing you can do to increase my speed. I only need a fraction rise.
My modem is plugged straight into the master socket. Speedtest shows 1.99Mb
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adamwalker
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

Hi Sacha,
Having looked at the results of a couple of diagnostic tests it looks like a change to the SNR (signal to noise ratio) may be possible. Where as that may increase the download speed you'd be able to achieve there is a risk that it might cause some disconnection issues.
If you're willing to give it a try let me know.
Adam
EDIT: As this is a reversible change I'll give it a go for you, after all you've done this with Talk Talk already.
You should hopefully notice some difference within the next couple of hours.

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Sacha
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

My first speed test shows that the speed has DROPPED to 1.77M.
Will try again later.
Sacha
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

Speed tests now showing 2.5 MBS. That's plenty for me. Thanks a lot
adamwalker
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

That's good to hear, thanks for taking the time to reply! Smiley
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AndyH
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

@ Sacha - Have you looked at whether you can get fibre?
Sacha
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Registered: ‎13-02-2014

Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

Unfortunately fibre not available in my area yet. Coming soon though I believe
Sacha
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

Looks like I was a bit premature. The speed has DROPPED to 1.77Mb. This speed is consistent at peak time and middle of the night and it seems to be always 1.77Mb as if its a cap. Can you please check to make sure that my profile is correct. Remember I used to get 1.99 then after you changed the SNR it went up to 2.5 and now its the worst ever at 1.77.
Pettitto
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Re: Too slow for Lovefilm now

Hi Sacha,
I'm sorry to hear the problem has returned. I've run some some in-depth tests on your line which has uncovered a fault on your telephone line which is very likely going to be the cause of the problem.
I've raised a case with our suppliers to get this repaired for you. I'm expected the necessary work to have been completed by the end of the day on Friday.