I try all other speedtest sites seems like there all tested as 50/5 why not here on testmy.net for me ? thanks any help please
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Posted 22 June 2011 - 11:51 PM
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I try all other speedtest sites seems like there all tested as 50/5 why not here on testmy.net for me ? thanks any help please
I try all other speedtest sites seems like there all tested as 50/5 why not here on testmy.net for me ? thanks any help please
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 04:15 AM
First.. Welcome to the site!
Read this topic on Ookla tests, http://testmy.net/ip...m-speedtestnet/ it explains it all
--- also see http://testmy.net/legit-speed-test.php
TestMy.net is different than other speed tests you may have used. We have a proprietary testing method and have been known to detect issues that other speed tests seem to overlook. As this site has developed I've realized that what I've created isn't just a test of your internet speed... if your line is fast enough, it can be a benchmark of your entire system. If there's something in there that's slowing you down, this test will let you know about it.
Tests hosted by your provider or very close to you are the worst to look at by the way. They provide a very narrow scope of information. In ideal circumstances. Plus, I'm sure everyone agrees that a 3rd party opinion is always good. ---
Another thing to think about is... many other third party opinions out there are actually just the same company... or are run by ISPs. Do you want to trust your information from your ISPs competition? Seems like a conflict of intrest to me. Extra food for thought... Ookla, speedtest.net... is owned by the former CEO of an ISP called Speakeasy. Their tests seem to me to be designed to favor the ISPs. ... coincidence? You be the judge.
Read this topic on Ookla tests, http://testmy.net/ip...m-speedtestnet/ it explains it all
--- also see http://testmy.net/legit-speed-test.phpTestMy.net is different than other speed tests you may have used. We have a proprietary testing method and have been known to detect issues that other speed tests seem to overlook. As this site has developed I've realized that what I've created isn't just a test of your internet speed... if your line is fast enough, it can be a benchmark of your entire system. If there's something in there that's slowing you down, this test will let you know about it.
Tests hosted by your provider or very close to you are the worst to look at by the way. They provide a very narrow scope of information. In ideal circumstances. Plus, I'm sure everyone agrees that a 3rd party opinion is always good. ---
Another thing to think about is... many other third party opinions out there are actually just the same company... or are run by ISPs. Do you want to trust your information from your ISPs competition? Seems like a conflict of intrest to me. Extra food for thought... Ookla, speedtest.net... is owned by the former CEO of an ISP called Speakeasy. Their tests seem to me to be designed to favor the ISPs. ... coincidence? You be the judge.
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 09:20 AM
Now that you know that testmy.net can detect problems where some other tests can't, read this: http://testmy.net/ip...ead-this/ Also note the timewarner network status page in my sig.
On the timewarner test site I get 31mb/s of my advertised 10mb/s
While at testmy.net I get 8 of 10 mb/s. 80% efficiency, I can live with that.
On the timewarner test site I get 31mb/s of my advertised 10mb/s
While at testmy.net I get 8 of 10 mb/s. 80% efficiency, I can live with that.
Edited by Blako, 23 June 2011 - 09:26 AM.
Folding for Science and a Cure
RoadRunner advertised = (10Mb?/1Mb?) Cap at = (10.24Mb/1.024Mb) Highest PowerBoost= (31Mbps for 1 sec) Worst Sustained = (4000kb/300kb) Avg. = (8000+kb/800+kb) Internet caps found at Modem IP Terayon modem password "icu4at!" TimeWarner Network Status
RoadRunner advertised = (10Mb?/1Mb?) Cap at = (10.24Mb/1.024Mb) Highest PowerBoost= (31Mbps for 1 sec) Worst Sustained = (4000kb/300kb) Avg. = (8000+kb/800+kb) Internet caps found at Modem IP Terayon modem password "icu4at!" TimeWarner Network Status
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Posted 03 January 2012 - 01:24 PM
Blako. My averages on rr.com are pretty similar to yours on my computer.
iMac Intel Core i3, 3.06 GHz, 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz, PCI Bus Ethernet, AirPort Extreme 802.11 a/b/g/n, WD 500GB int HDD, Seagate Firewire 400 Ext 750GB HDD, Officejet J6400….iPad 2, iPhone 4. Speeds below are for an iMac, iPad 2 and iPhone 4 respectively via. Rr.com
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Posted 03 January 2012 - 07:03 PM
RR gave me more trouble then a crack head with a butane lighter and no fluid, I very much so enjoyed the move. Sporadic results constantly. Hardware failures monthly, and a terrible company they subbed out the line work to.
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