Serious question about internet speed, need advice here - GoFuckYourself.com

Evil Chris · 01-20-2012, 05:57 PM

I just did a speed test and here's my results:

Hard wired: down, 62.69Mbps - up, 3.14Mbps

Wireless: down, 10.68Mbps - up, 3.14Mbps

These are results with my cable company. I've been with them for a long time.
Bell can offer me a considerably cheaper service on their new FIBE network (http://fibe.bell.ca/index.php) but even that page says they top out at 25 Mbps.

Should I make the switch? As it is now, I'm connected most often wireless anyway. Would I even notice a difference?

NaughtyVisions · 01-20-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

I just did a speed test and here's my results:

Hard wired: down, 62.69Mbps - up, 3.14Mbps

Wireless: down, 10.68Mbps - up, 3.14Mbps

These are results with my cable company. I've been with them for a long time.
Bell can offer me a considerably cheaper service on their new FIBE network (http://fibe.bell.ca/index.php) but even that page says they top out at 25 Mbps.

Should I make the switch? As it is now, I'm connected most often wireless anyway. Would I even notice a difference?

My Verizon FiOS, wired:

Your wired download speed is a lot faster than mine, but my upload speed crushes yours. Personally, I'd prefer my balance out like it is, so I'll stick with my FiOS. Perhaps you should look into Verizon.

alias · 01-20-2012, 06:20 PM

Bell barely delivers what is promised. Unless it is WAY less I wouldn't switch, if you do be ready for bad billing that requires you to call them and dns errors.

Operator · 01-20-2012, 06:23 PM

Tin Cans

Evil Chris · 01-20-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alias

Bell barely delivers what is promised. Unless it is WAY less I wouldn't switch, if you do be ready for bad billing that requires you to call them and dns errors.

I am indeed a little nervous about their support & billing at BELL. They are historically pathetic at this, while my cable company has always been good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaughtyVisions

My Verizon FiOS, wired:

Your wired download speed is a lot faster than mine, but my upload speed crushes yours. Personally, I'd prefer my balance out like it is, so I'll stick with my FiOS. Perhaps you should look into Verizon.

I'm in Canada, so I basically have a choice between Bell and Videotron (Quebec). I know I could have them unthrottle the upload speed for a small fee. I don't need it, though.

The 62.69Mbps download speed is really fast, but I'm starting to wonder if I even need it. I connect wireless at home 99% of the time anyway. I just don't want to make the big switch to Bell FIBE, and then find out I am unhappy with their service and/or speed.

ravo · 01-20-2012, 06:41 PM

We're on Bell FIBE, highest package - best d/l speed I've seen is 20Mbps. This is thru a wireless router.

As far as customer service goes, I think all the Canadian Telecoms are the same - shit.

alias · 01-20-2012, 06:43 PM

Evil Chris, what are you looking at saving?

Evil Chris · 01-20-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alias

Evil Chris, what are you looking at saving?

I'm paying approx $205.00 monthly for all services bundled. HDTV, home telephone, and internet through my cable company. Their service has always been great. Everything always works and customer service is never a problem.

Bell is offering about $115.00 monthly for generally the same packages but FIBE isn't anywhere near as fast as cable. Just wondering if I'm asking for a headache here by making the big switch.

Evil Chris · 01-20-2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravo

We're on Bell FIBE, highest package - best d/l speed I've seen is 20Mbps. This is thru a wireless router.

As far as customer service goes, I think all the Canadian Telecoms are the same - shit.

Thanks, your speed test is very good to know.

2MuchMark · 01-20-2012, 07:21 PM

Hi Chris,

Don't switch to Bell. I used to be with Bell and I added Videotron, and kept both service providers for almost 6 months on different machines.

Bell claims Fiber, but its Fiber only up to their network switch or POP (Point of Presence) . After that it is still unshielded telephone copper wire connection to your home. Since it is unshielded, It acts like an antenna and is susecptable to outside RF noise. The longer the cable, the weaker the signal to and from Bell, generating more errors and network latency or lag. The more errors and latency, the fewer checksummed "good" packets of data to your machine, and the slower the speed. When you ask for Bell service they check to see how far away you are in "wire feet" from their nearest POP.

From where I live, I had about 30 Mb/s download and 1mb/s up. It was ok, but Videotron was much faster at 60 MB/s download and 3Mb/s upload.

Videotron is faster and does not suffer the same limitations as Bell does because Videotron's connection delivery to your home is a shielded cable. This cable can be much longer than Bell's and experience no loss due to outside RF Noise.

About a month ago I noticed my speed wasn't as high as it should have been, so I called Videotron to ask if there was a problem. They had a technician out here in less than 2 hours and added a filter to my line boosting my speed back to where it should be.

In Quebec City, Videotron rolled out a whopping new 140 Megabit per second service which is supposed to be available in Montreal any day now. Woohoo!

What I would suggest is that you stick with Videotron. If you're unhappy with your speed give them a call and tell them. They seem hell-bent on providing amazing service.

Evil Chris · 01-20-2012, 07:29 PM

Thanks Mark, the more I consider this the more I'm convinced that I'm ok where I am now.

01-20-2012, 05:57 PM	#1
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,232	Serious question about internet speed, need advice here I just did a speed test and here's my results: Hard wired: down, 62.69Mbps - up, 3.14Mbps Wireless: down, 10.68Mbps - up, 3.14Mbps These are results with my cable company. I've been with them for a long time. Bell can offer me a considerably cheaper service on their new FIBE network (http://fibe.bell.ca/index.php) but even that page says they top out at 25 Mbps. Should I make the switch? As it is now, I'm connected most often wireless anyway. Would I even notice a difference? __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

01-20-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
alias aliasx Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 19,010	Bell barely delivers what is promised. Unless it is WAY less I wouldn't switch, if you do be ready for bad billing that requires you to call them and dns errors. __________________ https://porncorporation.com

01-20-2012, 06:41 PM	#6
ravo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Skype: ravo.fpctraffic Posts: 5,434	We're on Bell FIBE, highest package - best d/l speed I've seen is 20Mbps. This is thru a wireless router. As far as customer service goes, I think all the Canadian Telecoms are the same - shit. __________________ AdultAdBroker - Buy and Sell Your Flat Rate Banners, Links, Tabs, Pops, Email Clicks and Members' Area Traffic - updated April 2025 Last edited by ravo; 01-20-2012 at 06:43 PM..

01-20-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
alias aliasx Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 19,010	Evil Chris, what are you looking at saving? __________________ https://porncorporation.com

01-20-2012, 07:21 PM	#10
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,529	Hi Chris, Don't switch to Bell. I used to be with Bell and I added Videotron, and kept both service providers for almost 6 months on different machines. Bell claims Fiber, but its Fiber only up to their network switch or POP (Point of Presence) . After that it is still unshielded telephone copper wire connection to your home. Since it is unshielded, It acts like an antenna and is susecptable to outside RF noise. The longer the cable, the weaker the signal to and from Bell, generating more errors and network latency or lag. The more errors and latency, the fewer checksummed "good" packets of data to your machine, and the slower the speed. When you ask for Bell service they check to see how far away you are in "wire feet" from their nearest POP. From where I live, I had about 30 Mb/s download and 1mb/s up. It was ok, but Videotron was much faster at 60 MB/s download and 3Mb/s upload. Videotron is faster and does not suffer the same limitations as Bell does because Videotron's connection delivery to your home is a shielded cable. This cable can be much longer than Bell's and experience no loss due to outside RF Noise. About a month ago I noticed my speed wasn't as high as it should have been, so I called Videotron to ask if there was a problem. They had a technician out here in less than 2 hours and added a filter to my line boosting my speed back to where it should be. In Quebec City, Videotron rolled out a whopping new 140 Megabit per second service which is supposed to be available in Montreal any day now. Woohoo! What I would suggest is that you stick with Videotron. If you're unhappy with your speed give them a call and tell them. They seem hell-bent on providing amazing service. __________________ VideoChat Solutions \| Custom Software \| IT Support https://www.2much.net \| https://www.lcntech.com Last edited by 2MuchMark; 01-20-2012 at 07:23 PM..

01-20-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
Operator So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: ΠπΠ Posts: 2,419	Tin Cans

01-20-2012, 07:29 PM	#11
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,232	Thanks Mark, the more I consider this the more I'm convinced that I'm ok where I am now. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp