iburst in a nutshell

[nocilah]

National Speeds

* Download time: 4 seconds
* Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
* Estimated line speed: 1020 (kilobits/second)
* Estimated line speed: 125 (kiloBytes/second)

International Speeds

2005-09-01 18:42:48 EST: 613 / 291
Your download speed : 628140 bps, or 613 kbps.
A 76.6 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 298732 bps, or 291 kbps.

Support Sucks!

Cap sucks!

still better then using telkom.

 

[CyberMatix]

Speeds after being capped. Zero bytes received, zero bytes transmitted.

 

[P0tenc]

I usually get capped on the 1st or 2nd of the month. I have to admit I always get my 64k(provided there's not something wrong on the network), or even 1mbps when someone forget the taps open.

I did 13gb last month, only downloading when I sleep. R469 keeps me coming back to that unlimited 64k. Last month was actually ok, I had very good uptime and very few problems. ADSL looked very attractive with the 30gb accounts, but after hearing about the new pricing structure rumor I decided to cancel my ADSL instalation and stick with iBurst for now. I realised if the new pricing structure comes in effect I won't be able to afford more than 3gb a month!

 

[nocilah]

there are so many incosistent stories based on iburst and it's performance which really just says their service is inconsistent. would be nice if people could post a bunch of speed tests.

 

[alchamy]

Agreed, each user is getting a completely unique experience. It would be great if things were a little more stable

 

[martin]

Same here, I honestly have no idea how good/bad iBurst is anymore because of all the conflicting reports.

 

[MrH]

Nothing wrong with iBurst and speeds are good, the problem I have is with the BW manager and the way the accounts just take cash for the so-called free 1g.

That free 1g was supposed to compensate for the BW manager cutting me of and the fact they could not get it to let me in unless they gave me the extra 1g.

If wbs can sort out the 64k capped speed I'd be a very happy iBurst user.

 

[P0tenc]

Consistency is not iBursts strong point, but when it works it works well. I put the inconsistency down to some under qualified ppl working there. This is my personal view as I believe the iBurst technology is solid.