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Ping times and IP locations

carlmagic
Grafter
Posts: 55
Registered: ‎29-10-2014

Ping times and IP locations

Hi i live in north wales, but for some reason all the speed test sites show my as london and i get lower pings to servers in london than ones in for example manchester. I was just wondering what was going on with this thanks Smiley
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jelv
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Re: Ping times and IP locations

You are connected to the Plusnet gateways in London and access the internet via there.
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler)
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carlmagic
Grafter
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Registered: ‎29-10-2014

Re: Ping times and IP locations

Ok cool, is that the same for everyone then no matter where in the country you are?
jelv
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Re: Ping times and IP locations

Yes - they have gateways in two locations in London. http://usertools.plus.net/@gateway will tell you the gateway you are connected to. Those beginning ptn and ptw are in Telehouse North and West. Those beginning pcl are in City Lifeline
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler)
   Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!)   
Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20)
Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month)
Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month)
carlmagic
Grafter
Posts: 55
Registered: ‎29-10-2014

Re: Ping times and IP locations

Cool thanks very much Smiley