airtel speed jump: dec6, 11pm

[Gamik]

Originally posted by [email protected] 21 2005, 02:54 PM
cool. But for last mile connectivity it surely sucks. You should be getting round abouts 12Mbps!
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I don't think so.

Last-mile connectivity is what Airtel actually throttles to control your bandwidth speed. This is the speed they are letting you have from their server to your system's interface (router/modem/bridge). This "channel" is also shared by other users in your immediate area so that is why on a 256 kb/s connection, you may get a lower actual bandwidth at certain times of the day.

The 12 Mb/s you refer to is perhaps the speed between your router/modem/bridge to your system (last-metre speed?). This depends on the interface used to connect said device to your system: USB, Ethernet, PCI, etc. All other things being equal this has no relevance to your actual connect speed to the Internet.

HTH.

G. Amik

 

[kalpik]

Well, im getting OVER 256 kbps on my 128 kbps connection every night after around 11 pm.

 

[thaniks]

Originally posted by [email protected] 24 2005, 11:42 PM
Well, im getting OVER 256 kbps on my 128 kbps connection every night after around 11 pm.
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Do you reset (or switch off/on) the modem during that time to get the new speed?

Thanks

 

[kalpik]

Nope... I get the speed jusp suddenly, while im surfing. I usually get around 35 KBps download speed.

 

[stpmds]

Originally posted by [email protected] 25 2005, 08:52 AM
Do you reset (or switch off/on) the modem during that time to get the new speed?

Thanks
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the same usb modem is capable of handing upto 512kbps.
since 5th Dec the minimum connection speed has been fixed
at 512kbps. you may get your actual speed (bandwidth)
as per your present scheme. Normally for 128 the optimum
speed could be 118kbps to 120kbps which gives you 13 to 14
KBs. that is good speed.

 

[max]

35KBps on a 16KBps connection is unbelievable!

 

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[kalpik]

Shh....

 

[sachin214]

I am getting 32KBps on my 16 KBps since last 4 months .And now speed jumps to 45- 55KBps on nights since last one month.

 

[SolidSnake]

Originally posted by [email protected] 28 2005, 12:09 AM
I am getting 32KBps on my 16 KBps since last 4 months .And now speed jumps to 45- 55KBps on nights since last one month.
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Grrr! I should be getting 90-100 KBps then...... :angry:

 

[max]

You guys are so freakin' lucky

 

[gabruputt]

Airtel is indulging in unfair trade practices by discriminating against its various subscribers. They need to provide what they promise in their plans. Not only do people with the same plans get different speeds, but it is sad and unfortunate to see that inspite of paying twice as much as some of the other subscribers in here, I receive half their speeds. I have nothing against them, for it not their fault that they get great speeds, everyone should....the isp needs to be fair thats all! If this was to happen in a country like USA, I am sure Airtel would have had to face legal damages. Absolutely pathetic the current broadband scene in our country. Shame on you Airtel! shame on the Govt! It is time we caught on with the rest of the world.

 

[vishalrao]

hehe, finally i see some complaints about airtel... poor BSNL was getting all the negative karma all this time

 

[gabruputt]

IF Airtel is bad, BSNL is worse my friend.....their plans speak for themselves. But honestly don't know about their speed part (BSNL)......i.e. whether or not they discriminate aganist their users!

 

[max]

atleast airtel is giving unlimited broadband. it is very difficult to find 100+ Kbps unlimited connections at an affordable price!

 

[Amuthan]

Yeah! Airtel Gives u an Unlimited Plan all for just 999 and we still keep complaining? Well brother, we need to look onto the other side of the river where ppl aren't even able to download at rates of 25-30kbps! Well I get my speeds constantly from day 1 that I installed Airtel and my Downloads in Torrents stays upto 30kbps strong and 25 to even 20kbps (weak) During peak hours! But now no probs! Well lets not complain about what we don't have/get and lets cherish what we have that others dont! Like most of the ppl here pay Rs.800 to Rs.1000 for just a 128kbps line and we get 256kbps at that pricing! Well I'm not trying to support anyone or criticize anyone! Mee too feeling jealous of those lucky guys who get gr8 speeds! So lets be happy with what we have!Regards,Amuthan