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Slow Fibre speeds
25-10-2014 4:51 PM
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Telephone number:
XXXXXXXXX
Phone exchange:
XXXXXXXXX
Estimated line speed:
40Mb (Download speed could vary depending on line conditions. Estimates are the maximum speeds that your phone line can support. These speeds are dependent on the package you choose.) - Checked on 2014-09-16 20:13:36
Current line speed:
40 Mb
On installation day, the Openreach technician who installed the new master socket faceplate confirmed that my line was sync'ing at 79 Mbps.
Since that day I have not managed to get download speeds greater than 25 Mbps which is quite a bit under the 40 or so I should be getting. Sometimes it drops to as low as 7.5 Mbps. Uploads are more consistent ranging from around 13 Mbps to 18 Mbps.
I have run a batch of tests today so that I can provide you will full information. My setup rig is as follows:
1. Plusnet-supplied modem plugged into master phone socket via the supplied DSL cable into the socket at the front of the BT socket.
2. Plusnet-supplied Technicolor router plugged into modem.
3. Computer plugged into router via ethernet cable and WiFi switched off on the router.
TESTING
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1. I visited the BT Wholesale Speedtest site and ran its initial tests which gave me my usual results of around 25 down/18 up speeds.
2 I then logged my router into the BT test site with the username speedtest@speedtest_domain and ran their level 3 diagnostics which gave the following results:
1. Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Download Speed
67.35 Mbps
0 Mbps
77.44 Mbps
Max Achievable Speed
Download speedachieved during the test was - 67.35 Mbps
For your connection, the acceptable range of speedsis 60 Mbps-77.44 Mbps .
Additional Information:
IP Profile for your line is - 77.44 Mbps
2. Upstream Test: -provides background information.
Upload Speed
2.6 Mbps
0 Mbps
20 Mbps
Max Achievable Speed
Upload speed achieved during the test was - 2.6Mbps
Additional Information:
Upstream Rate IP profile on your line is - 20 Mbps
Your service was found to be performing poorly.
Please raise a fault with your service provider, stating that the BT Performance Tester tool indicates poor service throughput performance after the third test.
Note the significant difference in download speeds. Also, not sure why upload dropped to 2.6, but there you go.
3. I next ran a test at ThinkBroadband's speed tester and got the following results:
Any ideas why my line speeds are a) much slower than they should be and b) so variable?
I haven't logged a job yet because people seem to get faster answers here.
Re: Slow Fibre speeds
26-10-2014 6:31 PM
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Re: Slow Fibre speeds
26-10-2014 6:39 PM
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Probably will need to fill out this https://portal.plus.net/apps/kbdfaults
Re: Slow Fibre speeds
26-10-2014 6:47 PM
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Re: Slow Fibre speeds
27-10-2014 12:55 PM
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Thanks for doing the tests done so far. This will help us to identify the problem. You stated to raise a fault via the portal but never finished. Could you please complete this for me and I will have our faults team investigate further.
Thanks,
Tony
Re: Slow Fibre speeds
27-10-2014 12:59 PM
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I'll finish logging the fault tonight when I get home. I did a bit more this morning but I didn't have time to run the dialup test.
Re: Slow Fibre speeds
27-10-2014 8:09 PM
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Still around 23, despite a line profile of 77.
Also, now I'm back on the router (direct into router via ethernet) my speed is back down to 7.5. See:
And just to double check I went back to a direct-to-modem connection and it;s still showing 7.5 or so, which means the 23 above was a fluke:
And just for kicks, I have just taken the face plate off the master socket and plugged the modem (via a microfilter) into the test socket inside. Computer connected direct to modem. Speed test gives 23:
And just to round it out, here's another BT Performance Tester Tool result:
Results Image not loaded
1. Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Download Speed
38.65 Mbps
0 Mbps 77.44 Mbps
Max Achievable Speed
Download speedachieved during the test was - 38.65 Mbps
For your connection, the acceptable range of speedsis 60 Mbps-77.44 Mbps .
Additional Information:
IP Profile for your line is - 77.44 Mbps
2. Upstream Test: -provides background information.
Upload Speed
3.12 Mbps
0 Mbps 20 Mbps
Max Achievable Speed
Upload speed achieved during the test was - 3.12Mbps
Additional Information:
Upstream Rate IP profile on your line is - 20 Mbps
Your service was found to be performing poorly.
Please raise a fault with your service provider, stating that the BT Performance Tester tool indicates poor service throughput performance after the third test.
I iz teh puzzledz. a) why is it slow and b) why is it fluctuating between slow and ADSL slow?
I've completed the fault recording process at the Member Centre.
Re: Slow Fibre speeds
30-10-2014 6:57 PM
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This is the first time that the speeds have been what I expected to get. The only thing that's changed this end is that to run the quality monitor Plusnet have assigned me a temporary static IP address. Could that have made any difference? If so, can I keep it?
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30-10-2014 8:01 PM
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31-10-2014 5:35 AM
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Quote If so, can I keep it?
Yes, for a nominal charge of £5.00.
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31-10-2014 9:55 AM
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31-10-2014 8:13 PM
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05-11-2014 2:40 PM
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05-11-2014 3:27 PM
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