Download speed

[VegasNath]

My download speed has suddenly (today) reduced to a crawl.....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1492573781.png

What could be causing this?

I'm on vista using chrome...

[HansV]

It could be a problem with your ISP. Perhaps it'll speed up again. If the slowness persists, I'd contact your ISP.

[stuck]

Even if you are on an 'unlimited' broadband contract your ISP will have some sort of fair use policy in place. If you have been a v. heavy user your ISP may have throttled back your speed.

Ken

[viking33]

Are you using DSL, Cable, Sat or (shudder) dial up or what?
Definitely agree...... contact your ISP.

[DaveA]

If you are slow in paying your bill, they in turn may feel that you deserve a slower speed.

[agibsonsw]

Perhaps a storm is coming your way..

[VegasNath]

I am on unlimited broadband (dsl), I think.... I have been downloading lots of pdf files from my local council website over the last few days, mostly <1mb, but some a little larger. I am not generally a heavy user so it's a little rude if they are throttling me..... I'll see how it looks later, once the football finishes..

[Leif]

...once the football finishes..

I have a feeling Arsenal are finished already...

[VegasNath]

...once the football finishes..

I have a feeling Arsenal are finished already...

I hadn't realised they had started..... Wenger will go by christmas.

But not to worry, other North London football clubs are available.

[Leif]

...other (North) London football clubs are available.

I can't see him managing ManU...

[viking33]

What's all this got to do with slow download speed?
The New England Patriots have won their first two regular season games.
[for the benefit of real football fans]

[stuck]

I am on unlimited broadband (dsl), I think....

Does this page offer you any clues:
http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/s ... sics.shtml
Not quite plucked at random from Google but you ISP should have something similar on their web site.

Ken