Comcast users: Does Comcast throttle your usage?

[chrisheltra]

Ive been downloading like a mofo since Ive got my 160Gb Ipod about a year ago. What I have noticed is at the beginning of the month my D/L speeds are really fast. Near the middle or end of the month my speeds get really slow. Its like they cap the amount of data I can D/L any given month. Is this legal since I pay for a plan? I dont read that much fine print but Ive never noticed a maximum file transfer rate on any paperwork they have given me over the years.

Have any of you ever noticed this problem with Comcast? And if you have is there anyway around this?

[LXtasy]

Nope haven't noticed it. But I shouldn't since I do not download like a mofo and you should be throttled back. Not fair for people like me who aren't to have slower speeds :D

[chrisheltra]

Nope haven't noticed it. But I shouldn't since I do not download like a mofo and you should be throttled back. Not fair for people like me who aren't to have slower speeds :D

So whats the difference if I want to D/L music or play Xbox live all day?

My thinking is Comcast should be able to give everybody what they pay for and not penalize anybody.

Apply this same scenario to the electric, sewage, trash, gas or water company and tell me if you think its fair.

[LXtasy]

Neither. You should be punished. :D I don't play xbox live either :D

Maybe alot of people in your area is slowing you down. I know I get that way from time to time here. But since school is out it is fine.

[Pesce Nero]

Chris, i believe there was something in the news a few months ago about comcast doing that

[chrisheltra]

Chris, i believe there was something in the news a few months ago about comcast doing that

There was.

[WWhittle]

i don't know the specifics, but yes they do cap you and slow you down.

[Dave]

They might notice the downloads you do and your uploads too. If you leave your stuff that your downloading available for everyone to upload from your computer, they might see this and reduce your bandwidth. I have had Time Warner for awhile and do my fair share of downloading, mostly movies and TV shows that are ALOT more MB/GB's then any music you'll ever download, and I have never noticed any bogging down of my internet. I also pay the extra $10 a month for the turbo internet and I have notice downloads of 1.7 MB/s before, now that's f-ing fast.

[Pesce Nero]

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/150451/comcast_sets_monthly_bandwidth_limit_for_customers .html

[chrisheltra]

Wow I wish I could D/L 250 Gb a month before they capped me.

I could have been done D/L'ing songs about 1/2 a month after I got my Ipod.

[DolSVT00]

1 word UNCAP. it is very simple to uncap your modem, illegal but simple I've been running mine uncapped for years on comcast.

[chrisheltra]

1 word UNCAP. it is very simple to uncap your modem, illegal but simple I've been running mine uncapped for years on comcast.

Well you know where I live bitch. Help a brotha out.:hysterical:

[DolSVT00]

Since Cali would be the largest distance (and highest ping) within the US thats where I tested to.
http://home.comcast.net/~downloads2/speed.JPG

You try it Here (http://spt01mtpkca.mtpk.ca.charter.com/)

[perm102]

I just got download 10.1 and upload 1.1. :bigthumb:

[chrisheltra]

7.9 down, 1 up

[LXtasy]

4.4mps down and 1020kbps up.

Holy hell. Maybe I should clean up my cache and kick my wife off her laptop real quick

[chrisheltra]

To Jax

http://www.speedtest.net/result/494978560.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

To LA

http://www.speedtest.net/result/494981147.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[DolSVT00]

Thats a wimpy one Chris
http://www.speedtest.net/result/494991574.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Bottom line, Mine is faster and I bet we pay the same price. Im uncapped though.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/494994126.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[chrisheltra]

Bottom line, Mine is faster and I bet we pay the same price. Im uncapped though.



Well you know where I live bitch. Help a brotha out.:hysterical:

:hysterical:

[chrisheltra]

My connection to ATL

http://www.speedtest.net/result/494996040.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[DolSVT00]

I'll hook you up. It also takes care of the throttle issue too you just have to be careful, I mean dont go D/l 2000 Blue ray dvd's and stuff youll stick out like a sore thumb.

[Illusions]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/495003529.png

but then again I'm wireless "N" network with 3 computers running simultaneously. One hooked up to xbox the other being used by 17 y/o.

Limiting factor.... router

Then I just ran it again with a different result. Microsoft finished its automatic updates. :)

http://www.speedtest.net/result/495013721.png

[Jeff]

Mine sucks yaycomcast .

http://www.speedtest.net/result/495234443.png (http://www.speedtest.net)