Finally someone who is listening. So the problem is a bit weird the upload speeds are fine I usually get maxed out on my upload speeds. The problem is with download on a 50 meg connection I'll be more than happy if I get 35+ meg on download. The upload in my case is maxed out to 50 (sometimes even more 🙂) whereas the download is around 20-25.
Will provide a detailed report with multiple tests and traceroute in a few days.
P.s. The transit speeds have improved drastically if I compare them from the initial speeds which I was getting when I got the connection (about an year ago). Even now 20-25 Mbps is great but more speed doesn't hurt anyone (if possible 🙂)
I don't know why but packet loss has never been a problem for me (lucky me I guess 😉). Even I don't mind 20+ megs cause I don't use international servers that much but won't mind extra speed (if feasible of course).If you are getting 25mbps to US, Europe and no packet loss it is ok. Even ACT and such is worse sometimes in speeds. I think Tata backend has more such problems versus Airtel
How can I know if my area is having the Excitel Fiber now?Having Power backup at 1 Central Location is feasible and all LCOs usually are having it, but when not using FTTH technology, you need to have power backup not only at central location but throughout your entire network (in at least few locations along the way) and this is usually difficult to achieve in the environment in which LCO operates... messy and unstructured areas.
FTTH guarantees that power and weather related issues will be minimal, or close to zero.
I suggest to give it a try on Excitel Fiber when it becomes available in your area.