Mine is Faster Than Yours
Let’s compare internet connection speeds so we can help each other comparison shop. Here’s how we’ll do it:
- Avoid any bandwidth-hogging activities, such as file sharing
- Go to SpeedTest.net
- Click the pyramid associated with Kansas City, MO to start the test
- Record the download and upload speeds. If you run the test more than once, record the fastest speeds
- In the comments, note your ISP; your service plan and monthly cost; your download speed; and your upload speed
How does your speed compare to others in Lincoln and Nebraska?
The Comments
Mr. Wilson says ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 11:41am
ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)
Plan: 7 Mbps ($44.95/month)
Download: 3640 kbps
Upload: 425 kbps
West A Dad says RE: ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 12:05pm
7 Mbps plan, 3.6 tested? You’re getting shafted.
What’s your total TWC bill?
I pay $98 per month for Windstream. That includes a 6 Mbps connection that is consistently in the 5.6 to 5.9 range and 384 up.
jwiltshire says ISP: Internet NebraskaPlan: Standard Cable May 15, 2008 at 11:58am
ISP: Internet Nebraska
Plan: Standard Cable Service (7 Mbps, 39.95/month)
Download: 6898 kbps (I was so surprised)
Upload: 451 kbps
Having visited their website to figure out what plan they have, I noticed that they now offer 10 down 1 up for $49,90 a month so I may have to switch to that plan. And for those who don’t know, Internet Nebraska just piggybacks off of Time Warner’s network. I even pay my bill to the cable company.
Mr. Wilson says RE: ISP: Internet NebraskaPlan: Standard Cable May 15, 2008 at 12:06pm
Funny you should mention that. This post actually began as sort of an “I’m thinking about switching to Internet Nebraska...” post.
I, too, am shocked that you’re getting 6.9 Mbps on a 7 Mbps plan. The advertised and actual speeds are very rarely that close.
Pawky Argus says ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 12:17pm
ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)
Plan: 7Mbps ($44.95)
Download: 6915 kbps
Upload: 482 kbps
These just-tested figures are in the same ballpark as all of the speed tests I’ve run in the last year or so.
Except for the price, I have no complaints about Road Runner
Note: My first modem was 800 baud…
beerorkid says Home:ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 12:43pm
Home:
ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)
Plan: 7Mbps ($44.95)
Download: 6730 kbps
Upload: 476 kbps
beerorkid says RE: Home:ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 1:31pm
Work: check this out
ISP: State of Nebraska / Office of the CIO
Plan:Download: 41312 kbps
Upload: 21196 kbps
That is in the middle of the day while peeps are using it, at night it jumps. It is pretty awesome.
I really do not notice it feeling faster except for large file up and downloads.
jwiltshire says RE: Home:ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 1:33pm
Me and my bit torrent client want to stop by to, umm, visit you at work.
Just go ahead and leave the backdoor unlocked when you leave tonight.
beerorkid says RE: Home:ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 1:36pm
torrented fedora 9 DVD (3.3gb) yesterday and it took about 20 minutes.
jwiltshire says RE: Home:ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)Plan: May 15, 2008 at 1:38pm
Seriously I would poop myself if my internets were that fast.
Carnac says RE: Mine is Faster Than Yours May 15, 2008 at 12:49pm
ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)
Plan: 7 Mbps ($44.95/month)
Download: 3382 kbps
Upload: 965 kbps
I usually get in 6k range during the evening. I assume they must rate-limit during business hours.
Pawky Argus says Many things affect the speed May 15, 2008 at 1:19pm
Many things affect the speed of your internet connection.
See: http://tinyurl.com/63xvfh
But, since that info is provided by TWC, it’s kind of like asking President Bush or General Petraeus how the surge is working…
Anyhow, your computer, your network, your software, your house wiring, how many splitters you have added to your cable TV, etc. can all affect your speed.
TWC can remotely check the status of your modem and related signal parameters. I’d bet they’d be happy to do it too. In Lincoln: 421-0300.
MattF says ISP: University of NebraskaPlan: n/aDownload: May 15, 2008 at 2:34pm
ISP: University of Nebraska
Plan: n/a
Download: high: 15536 kbps low: 10507 kbps
Upload: high: 3259 kbps low: 2740 kbps
I can also test I2 to KC - different routing of course, but I got 57.9 Mbps.
I’ll check Windstream from home later tonight.
Fletch says This is perfect timing. I May 15, 2008 at 4:03pm
This is perfect timing. I just left TWC and went to Windstream today (dear lord, what an ordeal that turned out to be). Sadly, I can’t seem to get the test to work. I’ve tried 2 browsers, and hunted for KC (can’t see a KC pyramid). I must be an idiot (Neal, don’t go there...).
beerorkid says RE: This is perfect timing. I May 15, 2008 at 4:16pm
it is a bit down and to the right of the yellow one.
a pic of it if you need, with a horribly drawn arrow
Fletch says RE: This is perfect timing. I May 15, 2008 at 7:44pm
Thanks. If I had seen that map, I could have found KC. I can’t see or find a way to the page with the map and all the pyramids. Go figure. This has been a day from hell since making the switcheroo.
Mr. T says RE: Mine is Faster Than Yours May 15, 2008 at 8:23pm
ISP: Road Runner (Time Warner)
Plan: 7 Mbps ($44.95/month)
Download: 6376 kbps
Upload: 482 kbps