ISP only, not the actual line. The line is already 512k and is paid for by a business.
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ISP only, not the actual line. The line is already 512k and is paid for by a business.
Hmmm, then it is tempting indeed.
Just one more 'quick' question... can i downgrade to 384k again if i upgrade to 512k?
In case i get the 4mb user syndrome! Or speeds are pathetically slow... or something..
Guess the worst thing that can happen is i cancel altogether and then sign up again for thew 384k? If i can't downgrade though.
Can't imagine that will be an issue, because I can change my account to different speeds and even capped in the client zone.
AnimateX
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Don't they have a single upgrade/downgrade per month limit though? Not sure but just cautioning in case. I imagine multiple changes to the account in one month would wreak havoc with the accounting.
I'm fairly sure they charge a downgrade fee, not sure how much it would be but probably in the region of a month's rental. Not 100% sure on that, but it's what I've heard.
Definitely a 4mb user thing... i've suspected it since way back when! NO ONE IS LISTENING TO ME!!
But i am 384kso happy days are here...
The thing I don't understand is if it's just a 4mb thing, shouldn't I be getting at least 384k/512k speeds? Atm I'm getting lower than 384k to any international server. Doesn't make much logical sense to me
I know Cybersmart does charge a fee. I can't remember seeing anything about it in AH's TCs. Guess there will be some sort of deterrent to continuously upgrading and downgrading since it will wreck havoc with their throttling system.
Well, firstly speeds suck this morning but it might be a seed issue.
Secondly, if their speeds are rubbish on the 512k package then surely i should be able to downgrade for free. Downgrade fee? That's crazy. then i just cancel the whole a/c and sign up again as a 384k user. For free...
Getting horrible speeds today too. I haven't used enough data yet to be throttled either...
4 meg uncapped
Mine to London today:
And New York:
And Hong Kong:
So why the hell am I still averaging 5kb/s for ANY kind of download?
I am also getting pretty good speedtests on my 384, but my downloads are also at full speed. Surely does look like it is only affecting 4Mb users.
Manchester:
NY:
HK:
I see there are some maintenance planned by IS on Monday:
Posted: 03 May 10
Planned IS maintenance, Mon 17 May 2010 @ 03h30 - 05h30
AFFECTED SERVICE: International ADSL
POPS: traffic between South Africa and London, New York, Tanzania
START DATE: Mon 17 May 10 03h30 (SAST)
END DATE: Mon 17 May 2010 05h30 (SAST)
EXPECTED DURATION: < 30 min
IMPACT: Increased latency
REASON FOR CHANGE: Upgrade core router OS (in Rosebank)
Manchester:
NY:
HK:
I see there are some maintenance planned by IS on Monday:
Posted: 03 May 10
Planned IS maintenance, Mon 17 May 2010 @ 03h30 - 05h30
AFFECTED SERVICE: International ADSL
POPS: traffic between South Africa and London, New York, Tanzania
START DATE: Mon 17 May 10 03h30 (SAST)
END DATE: Mon 17 May 2010 05h30 (SAST)
EXPECTED DURATION: < 30 min
IMPACT: Increased latency
REASON FOR CHANGE: Upgrade core router OS (in Rosebank)
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P0is3nIvy
Well-Known Member
This is my maximum "new" DL speed since Monday 03/05/10. There's a 33% decrease in DL speed but my UL speed remains normal. Has their FUP / AUP changed again? 384 btw.
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I really don't think it is them this time
I think the problem is higher up, since too many people from different ISPs are experiencing the same problems.
This is my maximum "new" DL speed since Monday 03/05/10. There's a 33% decrease in DL speed but my UL speed remains normal. Has their FUP / AUP changed again? 384 btw.
How much have you downloaded so far? On 384 it is going to be impossible to be in the throttling bracket already (which is still at 40GB)...
200 peers and average of 15kb/s... incredibly frustrating.