Why is it that the older people are, the slower their Internet is? I seriously think that there are service providers out there that have a secret "Over 50" package they sell to retirees. It costs more than normal high speed Internet, but goes way, way slower. "Heck, they'll never know the difference."
So, if you think your Internet speed is too slow for what you're paying, you should look into it. Especially if you have DSL. Just click on the link below and follow the instructions to find out whether you're getting the service you paid for.
http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-speed-test/
If you are little confused on whether or not you have DSL or Cable, just check where it comes out of the wall. If it looks like cable, it's cable. If it's a phone line with some funky attachment, it's DSL. We have DSL and when I run the test I normally get between 750 and 850 kbps. Here's what mine read tonight.
Every once in a while AT&T must mistake me for my 60 year old neighbors, because our Internet connection suddenly goes very slow and stays that way until we call AT&T. And when we finally get them on the line, they apologize and fix it "remotely" within just a few minutes.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Is Bandwidth Inversely Proportional to Age?
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I remember the DSL days... I don't know if I can go back. I need my cable internet for work and pleasure... check out http://www.geocities.com/m_dabo/Comcast_Internet.jpg
This post is so true. I am in so much pain trying to use the internet at my parent's house. It's brutal.
Tyler do you think DSL even compares to cable? I guess my fast connection makes me young! ...also makes me broke!
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